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2 Timothy 1:13 You-be-having (an) outline of-healthy words which you-heard of me in trust and charity, the (charity) in Messiah Jesus;

 

Pray for The Peace of Jerusalem:
Jesus Christ Ἰησοῦς Χριστός
Yeshua HaMashiach ישׁוה המשׁיה
The Anointed Salvation
 

 


Torah | Torah

a Scroll of a Torah stroll

or better worded: Bible study notes

Scroll down for weekly portions/Parashat,

or go to

NEW!  Weekly portion/Parashat  index page

 

The hope of this page is to encourage Messianic believers and even Hebrew Roots adherents to better understand Yeshua/Jesus and His Good News.

This page, while not always covering difficult topics, assumes the reader is a serious student of the scriptures and is capable of comprehending, or can come to comprehend that everything within the scriptures is within the context of the scriptures...that is to say it's all good for discussion.

 

 I don't update this page as often as needed, and please forgive typos and spelling errors. 

It is close enough as is so that you will get the idea.

 

I will likely have made doctrinal errors herein. I'm studying to show myself approved unto God (2 Tim.2:15).  The reader is expected to do the same.

I suspect that in the millennial reign of Christ, He will take us all back to square one and teach us The Way.

It seems certain that the details of scripture could fill 1000 years (John 21:25).

To God's Glory.

 

Green type generally reflects commentary.

Note that most underlining indicates a hyperlink.

 

about that disjunctive mark


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a Christian,  Strong's g5546  Χριστιανός Christianos

"But if as (a) Christian, let-him not be-being-ashamed, but let-him-be-glorifying the God in this name."

1 Peter 4:16


 

 

A first recommended read: The Jewish Roots Movement:  Flowers and Thorns

 

and

There are many anti-Messiahs...

 

Paul's Midrash on the Veil of Moses

by John Parsons @hebrew4christians.com

https://hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Ki_Tisa/Surpassing_Glory/Surpassing-Glory-Ki-Tisa.pdf

Note: I link to hebrew4christians website a lot, but

NEITHER I OR THIS WEBSITE IS AFFILIATED WITH JOHN PARSONS OR HEBREW4CHRISTIANS.COM

...other than John is a beloved brother in Christ, of course, there is that affiliation.

 

Faith surpasses reason

https://hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Vayera/Fear_and_Trembling/fear_and_trembling.html

Proverbs 1:7a "The fear of YHVH is the --- beginning - of knowledge..."
(understood alongside Galatians 3:25; 4:3-9)


Messiah Yeshua is The Root

http://www.churchisraelforum.com/rooted-uprooted/

 

 

Highly Recommended for Jew and Christian:
Rabbi Akiba's Messiah

by Dan Gruber

 

Refuting Rabbinic Objections To Christianity & Messianic Prophecies

by Eitan Bar
 

 


 

Jan, 2017

 

Here are PDF copies of our Shabbat Seder that we loosely followed in much Grace for several years:

 

Short Shabbat Seder for Christians

 

Short Shabbat Seder for Christians with related Havdalah scriptures

 

This is a work in progress, I still would like to include some additional  Hebrew and Greek phrases at some time.

 

Now days my family  has grown to where we celebrate Shabbat Shalom in Yeshua everyday as per Hebrews 4:3!

 

 



Again this year, 2023, for our Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and all Jewish friends I am inserting at the beginning of our Haggadah something old for them to read anew as they search out Scriptural Gems hidden from them by Rabbinical Judaism: Isaiah 53, with Isaiah 6:5. There's been no physical Temple or Sanctuary since 70 A.D. Talmud @Yoma tells us that for 40 years before the Temple's destruction, that little crimson strap didn't turn white, showing that the period sacrifices were ineffectual. Thus since 70 A.D. till today there is no more temple sacrifice, no thus more forgiveness of sin via the Mosaic Covenant and Levitical priesthood as prescribed by the Torah. So what happened around 30A.D. (70-40=30) at Passover? The crucifixion of Yeshua! And over 500 witnesses in the New Testament/Brit Chadashah writings (apparently all Jewish writers, by the way) still testify that he stood again out of the dead. And the Messiah Yeshua is readily seen through the Hebrew Scriptures if you are sincerely looking...may we all have clear vision!
 

 

The 2023 Passover begins at sunset on Wednesday, April 5.

 

 (a) Passover Haggadah (for Christians) 2023

 

last edits April 11, 2023

 

 

online:

(a) Passover Haggadah  2023 (for Christians) Homepage/Preface/Index

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Passover-Haggadah-for-Christians-Homepage.htm

with some digressions...

 

Click to go to the 2023 Passover Haggadah online

 

offline/Print out:

 (a) Passover Haggadah 2023 (for Christians) printer friendly version  (PDF - 7 mb)

 

 

 Hopefully the Haggadah does not encourage anyone trusting in Jesus to attempt to go back under the Sinai covenant/law.  A lot of "Messianics" and/or Christians get confused, and worry about their "place".  Isaiah 56 tells us that God brings foreigners to His Holy Mountain ALSO (rephrased: YHVH - Jehovah brings Gentiles with Him.  This is hopeful!   YHVH brings Gentiles with Him!   God says he WILL set Israel above all nations (Deut.28:1-2).  So we see that the nations that call on YHVH have a future supporting (underneath) role towards Israel.  This is also hopeful. Of course, the ONE NEW MAN in MESSIAH is most hopeful.

*We keep in mind "to the Jew first, and to the Greek" and Jesus' explanations of the greatest and the least (Matt. 5:19; Mark 9:34,35; Mark 10:42-25).

 

 

We have dropped the egg, and should perhaps drop the shankbone, although the shankbone remains a good teaching witness to our Jewish brothers.  We are keeping in mind that in Messiah Jesus charity/love has primacy, and that one of the purposes of Gentile Christians is to witness to Jews about their Messiah Yeshua. 

 

As Passover sometimes coincides along with the weekly Sabbath, some may wish at such times to incorporate a few blessings from our Shabbat Sidur. The discussion therein regarding the Bread and Wine should provide helpful background to understanding them in the Passover Seder.

edits will continue...rethinking (learning) the "3rd cup" a bit...

 

Church History: How Passover Became Easter (short version) new!


 

Hopefully nothing here is permanently offensive to anyone.  In the end, may you find Love...

 

First things First

 

 

New link Sept 29, 2020

 

A Consistent Translation

 

©1987 Ralph Holmes Mount

 

Ralph Mount first made a vocabulary of New Testament Greek/English words.  As much as possible, he consistently translated on Greek word into one English equivalent.   There are a few instances wherein he translated a Greek word by more than one English word.  Ralph said this was due to his limitations in Greek and English, and not due to God's limitations in Greek.    After completing his vocabulary, Ralph used it to successfully translate the New Testament Greek. 

 

There is very little interest in this translation; I believe this is because it doesn't leave much wiggle room for false doctrine. 

Having an accurate, consistent bible translation is not necessary towards salvation.  It has been beneficial to my family's bible study.

 

 

I've reproduced the preface and introduction here:

Introduction and Preface to A Consistent Translation

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT/Consistent-New-Testament-Preface-Introduction.pdf

 

May this profoundly important work enhance your bible study.

 

My daughter, Rachel, and I are working towards making some corrections and will try to get an updated copy uploaded here also, when available.

 

*

Introduction to The Teaching Dictionary

 

Additionally, R.H. Mount made a dictionary of key words in the New Testament called The Teaching Dictionary.  This of course provides expanded definitions of these Greek words.

TEACHING DICTIONARY

 

A word about Ralph Mount's translation inconsistency with Μεσσίας and Χριστός

 


* A very interesting article regarding LXX (Septuagint) Greek --- primacy! *

 

THE ALEXANDRIAN SEPTUAGINT HISTORY


Barry Setterfield, March 2010

please don't miss this
Comments and Questions regarding the Alexandrian Septuagint article
 

 

Masoretic Text vs. Original Hebrew
 

Rabbi Akiba's Messiah

by Dan Gruber


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Jesus/Yeshua is the Cornerstone.

When the Jew sees and understands Psalm 118, then Messiah comes?

In particular, Psalm 118:14

Jehovah is my strength and song;

And he is become my salvation.

"my salvation" is from this Hebrew word: - ישועה yĕshuw`ah -i.e. Yeshua/Jesus

 

(also briefly noting that the letter sequence "ישוע" (yeshua) occurs 141 times in the Tanakh/ Old Testament.)

 

Jesus is Jehovah

 

1 Corinthians 12:3 On-this-account  I-am-making-known  to-YOU that not-one speaking in (the) Spirit of-God is-saying:  Anathema Jesus,

and not-one is-being-able to-say:  Jehovah Jesus, unless in (the) Holy Spirit.


 

"To lead someone to Christ"

a note Dad left behind

*

 

Complex but well worth the effort. I don't always agree with R.H. Mount but he always makes me think.

The Truth About Jesus If You Really Want To Know

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT/The-Truth-about-Jesus.pdf

There are some twenty hours of audio lessons available that complement this book by R.H. Mount.

*

 

The Day Christ Died.

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT/THE-DAY-CHRIST-DIED.pdf

by R.H.Mount

Mount wrote this much earlier, and later changed the Day -by a day?  Yet still, keeping "The Truth About Jesus If You Really Want To Know" in mind, this booklet has some great foundational truths, such as distinguishing "shabbat" from "shabbaton".

 

 

*

 

 

Why the Resurrection of Yeshua Matters (Hebrew4christians.com)

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/Spring_Holidays/First_Fruits/Techiyat_ha-Mashiach/techiyat_ha-mashiach.html

by John Parsons

This is a very well written article.  I might only note that there is a distinction given in the Greek between "the (ones) having-fallen-asleep through the Jesus" (τοὺς κοιμηθέντας διὰ τοῦ Ἰησοῦ -1Thes.4:14) and "the dead (ones) in Messiah" (οἱ νεκροὶ ἐν Χριστῷ  -1Thes.4:16).   This distinction may be viewed as small or great.   I believe this distinction respectively relates to those with new bodies in sight of the throne that washed their stolees in the blood of the Lamb (Rev.7:9,14,15)and those souls under the altar that are GIVEN white stolees/robes (Rev.6:9,11).  As this distinction effects my understanding of “tribulation, namely the great (one)”, it is likewise a “great” distinction to me. This distinction agrees with the “redemption-back” (ἀπολυτρώσεως - apolutroseos) power of our Propitiatory (ἱλαστήριον - hilasterion)   Messiah Yeshua (Rom.3:24-25)  (Understand this-Yeshua IS the Propitiatory...His sacrifice REMOVES our sin, and is not just a "covering" (atonement,) as was provided annually at Yom Kippur in the Levitical priesthood.)

 

ἀπολυτρώσεως - apolutroseos - "redemption-back" - is a releasing or forgiving or redeeming action that goes to the beginning of that which caused the state to become:  it isn't redemption just for sins after the cross, or that you just did, but rather also redeems you and others -even those already dead - from earlier sins.   Thus "redemption-back" translates the correct meaning of the Greek word -ἀπολυτρώσεως - apolutroseos.  Redemption-back applies primarily to those "Old Testament" Jews, i.e. the redemption of Israel back to a restored kingdom. 

 

I used to think this applied only to Jews that trusted in God's promises, but it may be that the redemption-back applies also to the disobedient/non-trusting Jews.  IN Romans ch 11 we learn of three groups of Jews: 1) the choice that trusted in Jesus, 2) the petrified that were blinded by God to seeing Jesus as Messiah, and 3) the broken out that were disobedient/non-trusting.

 

Gentiles are grafted into (εἰς eis  @Rom.11:23 the Root Jesus (Rev.22:16) and in AMONG (ἐν en @Rom.11:17) the branches of the cultivated olive tree, which includes BOTH (?) the Choice and the Petrified Jews.  Of course to the Choice, Jesus provides propitiation.  The Petrified did not trust in Jesus, but this was due to the blindness God placed on them...they were trusting in YHVH the Father to send a Messiah to redeem them, they just could not see.  I believe the Petrified are ALSO "covered" - atonement is provided for them ALSO through the blood of the Lamb, Yeshua, our Propitiatory.  However, they have not yet acknowledged Jesus is that YHVH Messiah Elohim (Phil 2:9-11) so they are not YET in sight of the throne (Rev 6:9). (perhaps note the distinction between "atonement" -covering of sins, and "propitiation" -sins removed.) They will look on Him whom they pierced and mourn and there will be a great conversion at their resurrection.  In this, we may view them as "safe" in the Blood of the Lamb, but not yet "saved".  * ALONG with this, note that the Jews that listened to Jesus and trusted YHVH the Father before the cross were saved - -i.e. Salvation before the cross!  Jesus says so:

John 5:24 Amen amen I-am-saying to-YOU, That the (one) hearing my word, and trusting to-the (one) having-sent me, is-having life eternal, and is not coming into judgement, BUT he-has-changed-location-and-is-changed-(in)-location out-of the death into the life.

Note the present and past tenses: hearing, trusting, has-changed, is-changed.  This is before the cross, and Jesus does not lie...the Jews that heard Jesus' word and trusted in YHVH the Father were saved.

 

Further, it may be that the redemption-back includes even those Jews that are broken-out of the olive tree (Rom.11:26 ..and all Israel will be saved):

John 5:25 Amen amen I-am-saying to-YOU, That (an) hour is-coming and now is, (present tense!) when the (ones) dead shall-hear-for-themselves the voice of-the son of-the God, and the (ones) having-heard they-will-themselves-live.

However, the parable of Lazarus and the rich man would seem to indicate that this is not applying to the broken out, which leaves it to apply to the petrified.  In that, perhaps it is being said that those Jews in the "O.T. past" that trusted in YHVH's Word, would NOW (when Jesus spoke this) hear. [consider revising...]


In these things, we see "darkly", or with partial understanding.  Even so, we may see the greater love of the Father in providing redemption - i.e. even propitiation - back to those that lived prior to the cross. BUT we may understand correctly that this redemption-back is retroactive from the Cross...that is part of the power of God.  Consider the man on the cross with Jesus: Jesus told him he would be in Paradise with him that day (Lu.23:42)...and he said it before he died.  We make the connection that it was dependent upon Jesus' death - BUT! -  Jesus had not shed his blood and died yet, and was three days yet to be stood-again.

 

Further, we may see a greater love in the presentation of the Gospel from the creation.  The Gospel in the Stars, the Gospel in the Garden, the Gospel preached to Abraham (the Akedah), and so forth all pointed to Jesus. We see that those in "Old Testament" times that were trusting (Hebrews 11) in YHVH had and have a valid hope of a future heavenly life (Heb.11:16).   That may be a difficult concept. Consider that Moses and Elijah appeared with Jesus before the cross in Israel.   Graciously, we are not required to know everything! (1 Cor.13:12)

NOTE THIS LOOK AT ROMANS CH 11,  July, 2015 - Jan. 2019

https://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#NOTE_THIS_LOOK_AT_ROMANS_CH11,__July,_20

Continually seeing new light in Romans ch11!


This page is here to share a word or two with the "Messianic" believer...and anyone else that comes along the way...


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Page Index (of sorts)

Click these links to speed-roll this scroll:

 

The Colors of the Veil match the colors of the Tabernacle (10 co-joined curtains Ex.26:1)

Therefore, LOOK UP:

 

 Parashat Bo - "Enter"

For the Love of God

LOVE - TRUST - WORKS

Jesus Messiah (is) YHVH

How the Commandments are kept

The Arm of Jehovah

A BODY PREPARED

Redemption-Back

ONE JUST-ACT

That Veil was His Flesh!

 

 

Jesus wore the colors of the veil -  Blue  white   purple  Scarlet   Blue

 

The Big Kehunnah

 

Transliteration vs. Translation: Messias/Messiah and Christos/Christ

 

Unto Us A Child is Born, A Son Is Given

 

Restore Unto Me The Joy Of My Salvation

@ The Altar

Jesus IS Jehovah. (How God Presents Himself to us)

names - the great I AM

 

The Decrees of Yeshua

 

The Holy Spirit is the Law of the New Covenant

 

The word of God endures forever

The Law Prophesied - about Jesus!

 

The Sabbath was never given to the gentiles or to the church

God gave the Shabbat to the Jews for a gracious reason.

 

 

The Full Armor of the God

 

YESHUA STOPPED THE TEMPLE SACRIFICES

 

the REAL Oral Torah

 

Shema:  And God Said: YOU BE HEARING HIM

 

 

"Charity Never Fails" -- i.e. God's Charity

 

Yeshua is the Cornerstone

 

Christ in YOU; YOU in Christ.  YOU in Christ; Christ in YOU

 

Are we really supposed to think like little children?

 

King of Salem

 

Melchizedek

 

Judas shall judge Israel.

 

a Gospel in the Shofar (with video!)

 

Astronomy vs. Astrology

 

As You Were (Just as I AM) [Israel is the Bride, not the N.T. Assembly]

(Gentile Christians don't become Jews, but of course, come in Holy attire)

 

About Paul's Nazarite Vow (he didn't finish it, so he didn't do it!)

 

Come as you are

 

One Just Act allows our "just-acts" - δικαίωμα  dikaioma

 

Cast out the maidservant!  And her son!

 

The RED HEIFER

 

the MAN of-the lawlessness

 

I Love Hebrews (vs. the killing letter)

 

Romans Chapter 11

 

Bride Pride - A Great Mystery

 

Blood Red Moon?

 

Antikythera Mechanism - they knew conjunction way back then

 

Holocaust Remembrance Day

 

Firstfruit is always on a Sunday, Pentecost is always on a Sunday

 

(A) little leaven is leavening the whole lump

 

Rahab was not Torah Observant

 

The Gospel Stands By Itself

 

The Law, The Prophets, & The Gospel

 

νος, καινς (NEOS, KAINOS)

The New Covenant is New (καινς) as to Quality, and also New (νος) as to time.

It is Not a "Renewed" Covenant.

 

 

YHVH (Yeshua/Jesus) is The Law Giver.  He can do whatever he wants.

 

Here's some change, Brother!

(Jesus doesn't change, He changes things)

 

Don't Judge  or  Righteous Judgment?

 

The Greatest and the Least

 

Odds and Ends

and

Other things you should know

 

Light and Darkness

 

Who is your neighbor?

 

Hanukkah Habakkuk Maccabees Faith

 

 Jesus is the true Light of the naos/sanctuary.

 

What about Christmas?

♪ ♫ ♪ It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christ-Mass! ♪ ♫ ♪

A Very Merry Mixing of the Devil's Cup and YHVH's Cup

 

NO LOST TRIBES

 

More Work To Be Done

The Birth-Pains of Matthew 24:8

 

 

Judas Shall Judge

The Chosen includes Judas

 

to show the Eternal Hope of the "Old Covenant" Jew:

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

 

Shortest Bible Verse?

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In Judaism, a 12 month cycle of Torah reading is followed. As this is mimicked in the "Messianic" group (which tends to grow into "Messy-antics"), I've built this page around this cycle (to be a Jew for the Jew, as per Paul's better witness example).  The actual Torah cycle of Jesus' time was likely a 3 to 3 1/2 year triennial cycle.

 

Bible Study Notes:

Parashat

 

Devarim   דְּבָרִים

New PrintoutParashah Devarim PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Devarim.pdf

 

 

Vaetchanan   וָאֶתְחַנַּן

New PrintoutParashah Vaetchanan PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Vaetchanan.pdf

 

 

Eikev   עֵקֶב

New PrintoutParashah Eikev PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Eikev.pdf

 

 

Re'eh   רְאֵה 

New PrintoutParashah Reeh PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Reeh.pdf

 

 

Shoftim  שֹׁפְטִים

New PrintoutParashah Shoftim PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Shoftim.pdf

 

 

Ke Teitzei  כִּֽי־תֵצֵא

New PrintoutParashah Ke Teitzei PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Ke_Teitzei.pdf

 

 

Ki Tavo   כִּֽי־תָבֹוא

New PrintoutParashah Ki Tavo PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Ki_Tavo.pdf

 

 

Nitzavim -Vayeilech   נִצָּבִים וַיֵּלֶךְ   

 

 

Nitzavim - נִצָּבִים

New PrintoutParashah Nitzavim PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Nitzavim.pdf

 

 

Vayeilech - וַיֵּלֶךְ

New Printout Parashah Vayeilech PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Vayeilech.pdf

 

 

Ha'azinu  הַאֲזִינוּ

New PrintoutParashah Ha'azinu PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/HaAzinu.pdf

 

 

The weekly portions "move around" the holy days from year to year.

Rosh Hashanah - better understood as Yom Teruah or  Yom Ha-Zikkaron

Rosh Hashana -Yom Teruah - Yom HaZikkaron  PDF

Shabat Shuvah

 

Yom Kippur

 

ONLINE: www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#Yom_Kippur


PDF: www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Yom_Kippur.pdf

Some Yom Kippur thoughts
 

Sukkot

 

V'Zot HaBerakhah  וְזֹאת הַבְּרָכָה

New PrintoutParashah V'Zot HaBerakha PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/V'Zot_HaBerakha.pdf

 

 

Bereshit  בְּרֵאשִׁית

New PrintoutParashah Bereshit PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Bereshit.pdf

 

 

Noach נֹחַ

New PrintoutParashah Noach PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Noach.pdf

 

 

Lekh Lekha  לֶךְ־לְךָ

New PrintoutParashah Lekh Lekha PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Lekh_Lekha.pdf

 

 

Vayera  וַיֵּרָא

New PrintoutParashah Vayera PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Vayera.pdf

 

 

Chayei Sarah  חַיֵּי שָׂרָה

New PrintoutParashah Chayei_Sarah PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Chayei_Sarah.pdf

 

 

Toldot  תּוֹלְדֹת

New PrintoutParashah Toldot PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Toldot.pdf

 

 

Vayetzei  וַיֵּצֵא

New PrintoutParashah Vayetzei PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Vayetzei.pdf

 

 

Vayishlach  וַיִּשְׁלַח

New Printout Parashah Vayishlach PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Vayishlach.pdf

 

 

Vayeshev וַיֵּשֶׁב

New PrintoutParashah Vayeshev PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Vayeshev.pdf

 

 

Hanukkah

 

Miketz  מִקֵּץ

New PrintoutParashah Miketz PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Miketz.pdf

 

 

Vayigash וַיִּגַּשׁ

New PrintoutParashah Vayigash PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Vayigash.pdf

 

 

Vayechi  וַיְחִי

New PrintoutParashah Vayechi PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Vayechi.pdf

 

 

Shemot  שְׁמֹות

New PrintoutParashah Shemot PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Shemot.pdf

 

 

Va'era  וָאֵרָא

New PrintoutParashah Va'era PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Vaera.pdf

 

 

Bo  בֹּא

New PrintoutParashah Bo PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Bo.pdf

 

Beshalach  בְּשַׁלַּח

New Printout: Parashah Beshalach PDF  - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Beshalach.pdf

 

Yitro  יִתְרוֹ

New Printout: Parashah Yitro PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Yitro.pdf

 

Mishpatim  מִּשְׁפָּטִים

New Printout: Parashah Mishpatim PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Mishpatim.pdf

 

Terumah  מִּשְׁפָּטִים

New Printout: Parashah Terumah PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Terumah.pdf

 

Tetzaveh  תְּצַוֶּה

New Printout: Parashah Tetzaveh PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Tetzaveh.pdf

 

Ki Tisa כִּי תִשָּׂא

New Printout: Parashah Ki Tisa PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Ki_Tisa.pdf

 

Vayakhel  וַיַּקְהֵל

New Printout: Parashah Vayakhel PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Vayakhel.pdf

 

 Pekudei  פְקוּדֵי

New Printout: Parashah Pekudei PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Pekudei.pdf

 

Vayikra  וַיִּקְרָא

New Printout: Parashah Vayikra PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Vayikra.pdf

 

Tzav  צַו

New Printout: Parashah Tzav PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Tzav.pdf

 

 

Passover  (holidays not always in correct "place" in this list)

 

 

Shemini  שְּׁמִינִי

New Printout: Parashah Shemini PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Shemini.pdf

 

Tazria  תַזְרִיעַ

New Printout: Parashah Tazria PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Tazria.pdf

 

Metzora  מְּצֹרָע

New Printout: Parashah Metzora PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Metzora.pdf

 

Acharei Mot  אַחֲרֵי מֹות

New Printout: Parashah Acharei Mot PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Acharei_Mot.pdf

 

Kedoshim  קְדֹשִׁים

New Printout: Parashah Kedoshim PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Kedoshim.pdf

 

Emor  אֱמֹר

New Printout: Parashah Emor PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Emor.pdf

 

Behar  בְּהַר

New Printout: Parashah Behar PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Behar.pdf

 

Bechukotai  בְּחֻקֹּתַי

New Printout: Parashah Bechukotai PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Bechukotai.pdf

 

 Bamidbar בְּמִדְבַּר

New Printout: Parashah Bamidbar PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Bamidbar.pdf

 

 

Shavuot

 

 

Naso  נָשֹׂא

New Printout: Parashah Naso PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Naso.pdf

 

 

Beha'alotekha  בְּהַעֲלֹֽתְךָ

New Printout: Parashah Beha'alotekha PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Behaalotekha.pdf

 

 

Shelach Lekha  שְׁלַח־לְךָ

New Printout: Parashah Shelach Lekha PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Shelach_Lekha.pdf

 

 

Korach  קֹרַח

New Printout: Parashah Korach PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Korach.pdf

 

 

Chukat  חֻקַּת

New Printout: Parashah Chukat PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Chukat.pdf

 

 

Balak בָּלָק

New Printout: Parashah Balak PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Balak.pdf

 

 

Pinchas  פִּינְחָס

New Printout: Parashah Pinchas PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Pinchas.pdf

 

 

Mattot  מַּטֹּות

New Printout: Parashah Mattot PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Mattot.pdf

 

 

 

Masei  מַסְעֵי

New Printout: Parashah Masie PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Masei.pdf

 

 

There are notes for nearly each Parashah, but not all are linked here yet: use your browser's search function to find those not yet linked above.

 

These notes are, of course, not "full commentary", as that may be found elsewhere.

 

The Holidays "move around" from year to year in relation to the portions (not always at the same portion shown above)

 

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Psalm 34:8 "Oh taste and see that Jehovah is good:  Blessed is the man that taketh refuge in him."

 


Preface

 

Note all these "Messianic" things are hints towards a deeper study area. 

Much more is found in a study of Ralph Mount's courses & teaching series which include Apologetics, Discourses, IF-Sheets, and much more.

Of course, it is fine (and at times needful) to disagree with Ralph's teaching...and I often do (usually minor points). But R.H. Mount will make you think.

 

Ralph Mount Bible Study Index

 

Taste samples:

Complex and I have some problems with Ralph's line of thinking in some areas, but well worth the effort:

The Truth About Jesus If You Really Want To Know

There are some twenty hours of audio lessons available that complement this book by R.H. Mount.

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The Day Christ Died.by R.H.Mount

This was an early teaching and as Ralph learned more he changed some things.  In The Truth About Jesus If You Really Want To Know, Ralph moved the date of Yeshua's last Passover by a day or so.  While that may sound likely to invalidate the title, if you read this you will see that the core teachings still stand.

 

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Mount's Apologetics Series consists of 45 lessons with about 20 pages per booklet, available here in PDF files. There is also accompanying audio teaching, which are now available online. While the audio adds much towards the understanding of the booklets, the booklets by themselves present much edifying teaching. 

 

APOLOGETICS 1:  PASSOVER IS THE LORD'S SUPPER Audio Lessons 1A  1B   2A  2B

Passover was the LORD'S supper.  Passover is NOT the "Lord's Supper"

APOLOGETICS 2: FROM LUKE THE JEW, FOR JUDAS THE JUDGE   Audio Lessons 1A 1B 2A 2B

APOLOGETICS 3:  SHEOL...HADES...GEHENNA...H E L L -- MYTHOLOGY  OR  SCRIPTURE?  Audio Lessons 1A 1B 2A 2B

APOLOGETICS 4:  THE NEW COVENANT:  WHEN DID IT BEGIN?  Audio Lessons 1A 1B 2A 2B

APOLOGETICS 5: MIRACLES     THEN AND NOW  Audio Lessons 1A 1B 2A 2B

APOLOGETICS 6:  MISQUOTES  Audio Lessons 1A 1B 2A 2B
APOLOGETICS 7:  HAGGADAH      THE MIRACLE →ISRAEL   Audio Lessons 1A 1B 2A 2B

APOLOGETICS 8:  TRIBULATION GREAT  vs. THE TRIBULATION (namely) THE GREAT  Audio Lessons 1A 1B 2A 2B

APOLOGETICS 9:  THE CLOUD OF JEHOVAH'S PRESENCE  Audio Lesson 1A 1B 2A 2B

APOLOGETICS 10:  THE BRIDE  Audio Lesson 1A 1B 2A 2B

APOLOGETICS 11:  IMMINENCE?  Audio Lesson 1A 1B 2A 2B
 

APOLOGETICS 12:  LOVE  Audio Lesson 1A 1B 2A 2B

APOLOGETICS 13:  SATAN, THE DEVIL  Audio Lesson  1A 1B 2A 2B

APOLOGETICS 14:  A 2000-YEAR PROPHECY by JESUS    SECTION 1  Audio Lesson 1A 1B 2A 2B

APOLOGETICS 15:  A 2000-YEAR PROPHECY by JESUS  SECTION 2  Audio Lesson 1A 1B 2A 2B

Insert for Apologetics 15 pp14  (arithmetic related, my addition, not in Mount's original lesson)  

 

APOLOGETICS 16:  LAODICEA  Audio Lesson 1A 1B 2A 2B

APOLOGETICS 17:  "GLOSSOLALIA"  Audio Lesson 1A 1B 2A 2B

APOLOGETICS 18:  The Weighing of the Heart;  YOUR HEART! Audio Lesson 1A 1B 2A 2B

APOLOGETICS 19:  THE TRUTH became THE LIE

APOLOGETICS 20:  JESUS -  Whom do YOU say that Jesus is?

APOLOGETICS 21:  Let Your Kingdom Come.

APOLOGETICS 22:  THE AUTHORITY OF SATAN

APOLOGETICS 23:  SATAN GOES UNDERGROUND

APOLOGETICS 24:  "THE WHOLE WORLD IS HER SEAT"

APOLOGETICS 25:  "A Season, and Seasons, and Half Of-a-Season"

APOLOGETICS 26:  A HAGGADAH OF HOPE

APOLOGETICS 27:  MARRIAGE

APOLOGETICS 28:  "PROVE THE SPIRITS (of men)

APOLOGETICS 29:  THE CLEAR APPEARING OF THE GLORY

APOLOGETICS 30:  Adam's "help" became a "goddess"

APOLOGETICS 31: The Serpent of the Garden of Eden - Becomes the Dragon of World Conquest

APOLOGETICS 32:  WHILE MEN SLEEP

APOLOGETICS 33:  Two Horns Like to a Lamb  - SECTION 1

APOLOGETICS 34:  An IMAGE to the BEAST  -  SECTION 2

APOLOGETICS 35:  "Mother of God"

APOLOGETICS 36:  A TEACHING DICTIONARY - PROOF OF CONSISTENCY - SECTION 1

APOLOGETICS 37:    A TEACHING DICTIONARY - PROOF OF CONSISTENCY - SECTION 2

Insert for Apologetics 37 p15 regarding the consistent treatment of Μεσσίαν and Χριστός (my comment)

 

APOLOGETICS 38: Yea, hath God said?

APOLOGETICS 39:  A PARABLE

APOLOGETICS 40: ***4-SEALS***

APOLOGETICS 41:  "I CALLED MY SON OUT OF EGYPT"

APOLOGETICS 42:  THE BATTLE FOR ZION

APOLOGETICS 43:  Jehovah is Gathering Israel for the Battle of Zion

APOLOGETICS 44: GOD'S CREATION OR A FOOL'S EVOLUTION

My comment on Apologetics 44: While Ralph Mount makes some good points, I don't agree with everything he taught.  He does make you think.

Sexual Promiscuity is the sin that often leads to the sin of abortion.

 I would point out that Mount is also saying that it would not have been ok for Mary to have had an abortion.

 

APOLOGETICS 45:  PASSOVER  the 4--CUPS   - A Haggadah

 

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Now available: Ralph Mount's Bible Discourse Series:

Ralph's Discourses are a continuance of the Apologetics series.  The Discourses go a little deeper into scripture and prophecy.  They also have accompanying audio, which is not yet completely available here.

 

DISCOURSE 1:  A Confused Church

"Insert A for Discourse 1 page 9  (related discussion, my addition, not in Mount's original lesson)

"Insert B" for Discourse 1 page 9  (related discussion, my addition, not in Mount's original lesson)

 

DISCOURSE 2:  A HOLY SANCTUARY

DISCOURSE 3:  TWO PASSOVERS

DISCOURSE 4: *NO "Further, the son of-the MAN having-come will-he *really find the trust upon the earth?"

DISCOURSE 5:  INVADERS OF THE "CHURCH"

DISCOURSE 6:  A 6000 YEAR WAR - THE FINAL BATTLES NEAR SECTION 1

DISCOURSE 7:  A 6000 YEAR WAR - THE FINAL BATTLES NEAR SECTION 2

 

DISCOURSE 8:  Bible Translation --- The Serpent's "Playground"

my comment Insert for Discourse 8, page 3

 

Discourse 8 Audio (Ten one hour lessons that complement the pdf booklet)

Lesson 1-1; Lesson 1-2
Lesson 2-1; Lesson 2-2
Lesson 3-1; Lesson 3-2
Lesson 4-1; Lesson 4-2

Lesson 5-1; Lesson 5-2
Lesson 6-1; Lesson 6-2
Lesson 7-1; Lesson 7-2
Lesson 8-1; Lesson 8-2

Lesson 9-1; Lesson 9-2
Lesson 10-1; Lesson 10-2

Share this study with others: DISCOURSE 8:  Bible Translation --- The Serpent's "Playground"

 

 

 

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 Witness course excerpt - The Paganism of Freemasonry

 

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 Fallen Angels (about 34mb PDF)

Lesson 1-1; Lesson 1-2
Lesson 2-1; Lesson 2-2
Lesson 3-1; Lesson 3-2
Lesson 4-1; Lesson 4-2

 

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 Jehovah (56 page PDF, 78mb)

The audio for this course was originally on cassette tapes (1979!), and now is in .mp3 files.

"Lesson 1-1" = "Tape One, Side One" etc.

Lesson 1-1; Lesson 1-2

Lesson 2-1; Lesson 2-2

Lesson 3-1; Lesson 3-2

Lesson 4-1; Lesson 4-2

 

Share the Jehovah course!

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 Concerning The Arrest, Trial, and Death of Jesus The Messiah

 

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 On the Colors of Jesus robes in The Ridicule of the Lord Jesus Christ. (2 page PDF)

 

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New! Revelation Translation and Commentary  Vol.1 (85 page PDF)

Audio

Lesson 1-1; Lesson 1-2
Lesson 2-1; Lesson 2-2
Lesson 3-1; Lesson 3-2
Lesson 4-1; Lesson 4-2
Lesson 5-1; Lesson 5-2
Lesson 6-1; Lesson 6-2
Lesson 7-1; Lesson 7-2
Lesson 8-1; Lesson 8-2
Lesson 9-1; Lesson 9-2
Lesson 10-1; Lesson 10-2

 

New!  Revelation Translation and Commentary  Vol. 2 (103 page PDF)

Audio

Lesson 1-1; Lesson 1-2
Lesson 2-1; Lesson 2-2
Lesson 3-1; Lesson 3-2
Lesson 4-1; Lesson 4-2
Lesson 5-1; Lesson 5-2
Lesson 6-1; Lesson 6-2
Lesson 7-1; Lesson 7-2
Lesson 8-1; Lesson 8-2
Lesson 9-1; Lesson 9-2
Lesson 10-1; Lesson 10-2

 

 

 

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Pray for Wisdom. So, help me, God.  Please. Amen.

And for many, many years, the teachings from the late Ralph Holmes Mount have been and still are a superior help.

Through study of the word, we continue to understand these things better, fuller.

 If, through much study you find yourself in disagreement with Mount or other over something, be encouraged.

 

Mount's lessons (and about 600 cassettes) are still available. 

Write to:  

 Ralph Mount Trust
Ray Kissel
1305 Lexwood Rd
Mansfield OH 44907

 

Index of available teachings by Ralph Holmes Mount

 


 

One of the best articles for Messianics on the internet:

The New Legalism

http://www.acts17-11.com/studies.html

Ecclesiastes 5:1 - Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong.

1 Corinthians 3:16  "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling [οκε - oikei] in YOU?"

v17 If someone is-corrupting the sanctuary of-the God, the God will-corrupt this (one);

for the sanctuary of-the God is holy, which-ones YOU yourselves are

 

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another favorite:

John Parsons / hebrew4christians.com has been a "go to" source for encouragement and a daily/weekly// Word of Truth.  I love brother John! I link to a lot of his articles on this page.

 John really likes the Talmud (and many words and things of Judaism), and while he may be strong enough to use it for good, I'm not sure that I am.  There is a lot of good in the Talmud (and the same can be said for Roman Catholicism, Buddhism, Hinduism, etc) but the Talmud also blasphemes Jesus by equating him as Balaam (Sanhedrin 106a footnote)....  keep that in mind

 I need to write a note about Messianic Judaism....a little leaven leavens the total lump...distinguishing knowledge, understanding, wisdom....

I wonder; Through "Hebrew-roots/Messianic study",  how many are led from Judaism into Christianity vs. how many are led from Christianity into Rabbinical Judaism.

 

I urge you to use discretion here, considering this commentary from Hebrew4Christians:

"Nor do we believe in a 'divine dictation'...No, the Scriptures are regarded as the products of history...Who was the original author...?"

 and on his related website article:

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Articles/Tradition/tradition.html

While there are a FEW "problems" with the Hebrew and Greek texts, they are primarily limited to a few known word discrepancies, i.e. copyist mistakes. There are some Greek manuscript differences, but it seems that often where a certain text might not have what another does at location "x", it will present that text in another location. In these matters keep in mind 1 Peter1:25 along with 1 Corinthians 13:12-13.

There is tension in the scriptures...The wages of sin is death - Oh death, where is your sting? and so forth.  I have noticed that while John sometimes appears to ride a pendulum that swings between grace and law, he often writes graciously.  While his commentary sometimes seems contradictory from place to place, it must be considered that he may approach teaching as Paul did - while not under law, as under law to those under law.  And so forth. He has written many articles over time to a varied audience and likely has changed his beliefs as he has learned...some articles may not reflect recent learning/teaching.  I keep brother John in prayer.

 

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Many Messianics make a clamor about a necessity to develop a "Hebrew mindset" in order to understand the scriptures. 

The reality is that Judaism's collective "Hebrew mindset" has always missed the Messiah.

 In Lu.9:28-29 we see that the shape of Jesus' face was different, and that not all the disciples clearly saw Jesus in Glory. It's really hard to imagine such a vast difference within the twelve. Yet all were disciples chosen by Jesus (Jn.6:12), including Judas, whom Jesus said WILL judge (Matt.19:27). In Matt.25:5 we read that ALL ten virgins were sleeping when the bridegroom arrived. As soon as we close our eyes, we are in darkness.

 Luke 1:79 "To-APPEAR-CLEARLY to-the (ones) SITTING IN DARKNESS and in shadow of-death; to-completely-direct our feet with-reference-to (a) way of-peace. v80 But the child-(pre-teen) was-growing and was-becoming-mighty in spirit; and he-was in the wildernesses till (a) day of-his DISPLAYING to THE ISRAELI." -- Even the "Torah observant" Israeli/Jew was (is) sitting in darkness. --

Luke 11:34 "The lamp of-the body is the eye; therefore at-the-time-that your eye might-be simple, your total body also is full-of-light; but whenever it-might-be evil, your body also (is) full-of-darkness.v35 You-be-contemplating therefore lest the light namely-the-(one) in you is darkness.v36 If therefore your total body (is) full-of-light, not having any part full-of-darkness, it-will-be full-of-light total, as at-the-time-that the lamp might-be-enlightening you with-the beam-of-light." We are not to have any part of that darkness - "Cast out the maidservant and her son" (Gal.4:21-5:1). Now (for instance) the Roman Catholics worship Jesus...but they also errantly worship and pray to Mary, and we understand that this is Satan's deception, and although there is, as in all religions, much feel good stuff in the RCC, we do not participate (2Cor.6:14-17). It seems likely that Satan has also influenced Rabbinical Judaism...

 

John's website:

www.hebrew4christians.com

 

Select articles:

Every Messianic should read and understand this:

Why then the Law???

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Ki_Teitzei/Goal_of_Law/goal_of_law.html

 

 

 

 

Good Q&A @Hebrew4Christians.com

Hebrew for Christians Forum
"A Grace-Based Messianic Chavurah (fellowship)"

 

The Most Important Mitzvah

an excellent article - except for the parts after "So does it all mean..."

 

Law School doesn't have to last forever.

Under the Law? (The Meaning of Torah/ Olam Hatorah)

Torah Observance

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in case you missed it:

Why then the Law???

by John Parsons (Hebrew for Christians)

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Ki_Teitzei/Goal_of_Law/goal_of_law.html

This should be read by every Messianic believer in Yeshua.

 


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Bible Study Notes

Scroll begins here!

 

Torah | Torah

The Gospel

 

1 Corinthians 15:1   But I-am-making-known to-YOU, brothers, the good-news, which good-news-I-brought to-YOU for-myself, which also YOU-took-along-(to-yourselves), in which also YOU-have-stood-and-are-still-standing,
v2 Through which also YOU-are-being-saved, if YOU-are-holding-fast to-what word I-brought-good-news-for-myself to-YOU, unless YOU-trusted at-random.
v3 For I-gave-over to-YOU among first-(things), what also I-took-along-(to-myself), that Messiah died-off in-behalf-of our sins according-to the scriptures,
v4 And that he-was-buried, and that he-has-been-and-is-still-raised on-the day namely-the third according-to the scriptures,
 

John 3:16 For thus the God cherished the world so-that he-gave his son, namely-the only-begotten, in-order-that every-(one) the (one) trusting with-reference-to him might not perish, BUT he-might-be-having life eternal.
v17 For the God dispatched not his son into the world in-order-that he-might-be-judging the world, BUT in-order-that the world might-be-saved through him.
v18 The (one) trusting with-reference-to him is not being-judged; but the (one) not trusting already has-been-and-is-still-judged, because he-has not trusted and still-does-(not)-trust with-reference-to the name of-the only-begotten son of-the God.
v19 But this is the judgement, that the light has-come-and-is-still into the world, and the MEN cherished the darkness rather than the light; for the works of-them (were) evil.
v20 For every-(one) practising the worthless-(things) is-hating the light, and he-is not coming to the light, in-order-that his works might not be-reproved;
v21 But the (one) doing the truth is-coming to the light, in-order-that his works might-be-manifested that (they-are) having-been-worked in God.

 

John 6:28 They-said therefore to him, What might-we-be-doing, in-order-that we-might-be-working the works of-the God?

 

 John 6:29 "The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched."

 

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A Simple Christian Tract

 

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Should Gentiles Keep Torah?
by Ron Cantor

 

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I AM - Not paying-attention to-Jewish legends and commandments of-MEN

The elders are not Rabbis.

Titus 1:5 For-sake-of this I-left you behind in Crete, in-order-that you-might-straighten-very-thoroughly-for-yourself the-things being-wanting, and you-might-establish elders according-to city, as I myself-ordered you,
v6 If someone is unreprovable, husband of-one woman, having trustworthy children, not in accusation of-dissipation or insubordination.
v7 For it-is-essential the overseer to-be unreprovable as administrator-of-the-household of-God, not self-willed, not wrathful, not addicted-to-wine, not one-ready-with-a-blow, not fond-of-shameful-gain,
v8 BUT loving-stranger, loving-good, of-sound-mind, just, hallowed, self-controlling,
v9 Holding-up the trustworthy word according-to the doctrine, in-order-that he-might-be powerful also to-be-entreating with the teaching, namely-the healthy, and to-be-reproving the (ones) contradicting.
v10 For there-are many insubordinate, aimless-talkers, and mental-deceivers, especially the (ones) out-of the circumcision,
v11 Whom it-is-essential to-be-stopping-the-mouths-of, they-who are-subverting total households, teaching which-things it-is not essential, for-the-sake-of shameful gain.
v12 Someone out-of them, their own prophet, said: Cretans (are) invariably liars, bad beasts, idle wombs.
v13 This witness is true. Because-of which reason you-be severely reproving them, in-order-that they-might-be-being-healthy in the trust,

v14 Not paying-attention to-Jewish legends and commandments of-MEN turning-back-for-themselves from the truth.

 

2 Timothy 4:3 For (a) season will-be when they-will not tolerate the healthy teaching, BUT according-to their-own desires they-will-heap-on to-themselves teachers having-themselves the hearing itching,
4 And on-the-one-hand they-will-turn-back the hearing from the truth, on-the-other-hand they-will-be-diverted upon the legends.

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The best "Hebrew roots" primer is the book in the Bible called "Hebrews".

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To Do List

Post Apologetics and Discourses online

compile notes on Great ~ Least

write Shabbat/Havdalah seder notes

Note distinguishing "Christian": Catholic  vs. Orthodox vs. Protestant

 

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Introduction

 

The Cycle of Torah Portions

The Jews of today break up the scripture into weekly portions. Most follow an annual cycle, although some follow a triennial cycle, which is thought to be the cycle followed at the time period that Jesus walked and talked in Jerusalem and Israel, which agrees with the commonly held thought that his ministry lasted about three years.

Following is a link that provides support for the triennial cycle:

https://northwestmessianicfellowship.org/triennial-cycle/

and for a seven year cycle:

http://www.betemunah.org/shmita.html

 

I've completed a cycle of "annual" portions on this page.  I'll likely add to these "portions" over time.  Use your browser's search function to find the various Parashat on this page or click the links in the above index. 

Again, these notes are, of course, not "full commentary", as that may be found elsewhere.

 

Round and Round we go:

 

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~~July 25-26 2014; July 17, 2015; August 5-6, 2016; July 21-22, 2017; July 13-14, 2018: Aug 2-3, 2019; July 17-18, 2020~~

Parashat Masei - מַסְעֵי

"Journeys of"
Torah portion:
Numbers 33:1 - 36:13

Haftarah portion:

Jeremiah 2:4-28; 3:4 (we read 2:4 - 3:5)
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

James 4:1-12

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

In 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, a double portion: Mattot is also read.

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To Judge or not to Judge

 

Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews, Book XX, ch 9, indicates that James, the brother of Jesus, was stoned to death in A.D. 62.  Therefore James wrote this book before the destruction of the Temple.  The "diaspora" had already begun. [Diaspora is when the Jews are not living in the Land of Israel when they could, and Galut is when the Jews are not living in Israel because they can't, historically often because there was no Jewish state.  SO: The Galut lasted between 70A.D. and May 1948.]

James 1:1 James slave of-God and of-Jehovah Jesus Messiah to-the twelve tribes namely-the (ones) in the diaspora to-be-rejoicing.

Note that there are no lost tribes!

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT/NO_LOST_TRIBES.htm

 

James 4:1 From-whence (are) wars and from-whence (are) fights among YOU? (Are-they) not hence out-of YOUR pleasures namely-the (ones) serving-in-the-army in YOUR members?
v2 YOU-are-desiring, and YOU-are not having; YOU-are-murdering and YOU-are-being-jealous, and YOU-are not being-able to-attain; YOU-are-fighting and YOU-are-waring; YOU-are not having because YOU (are) not to-be-asking-for-yourself.
v3 YOU-are-requesting and YOU-are not taking, for-the-reason-that YOU-for-yourselves-are badly requesting in-order-that YOU-might-spend in YOUR pleasures.
v4 Adulteresses, are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that the friendship of-the world is enmity of-the God? Who therefore if he-might-be-purposed to-be (a) friend of-the world, he-is-being established (an) enemy of-the God.
v5 Or (are) YOU-thinking that vainly the scripture is-saying; The spirit which resided among us is-longing toward envy?
v6 But
he-is-giving greater favor; on-this-account he-is-saying; the God is-arraying-against proud-(ones) but he-is-giving favor to-humble (ones).
v7 YOU-be-subject therefore to-the God; but YOU-withstand
the devil, and he-will-flee from YOU.
Cont. James 4:8 YOU-draw-near to-the God, and he-will-draw-near to-YOU. YOU-cleanse hands, sinners, and YOU-purify hearts, double-souled (ones).
v9 YOU-be-miserable and mourn and weep; let YOUR laughter be-turned-about into mourning and the joy into dejection.
v10
YOU-be-humbled in Jehovah's sight and he-will-raise YOU to-(a)-height.

This seems to be the popular scripture used to preach no judging by Christians.  Again, James specifically addresses this epistle to Jews.
v11 YOU-be not speaking-against one-another, brothers, the (one) speaking-against (a) brother or judging his brother is-speaking-against *law and is-judging law; but if you-are-judging *law, you-are not (a) doer *of-law BUT (a) judge.
v12
One is lawgiver and judge, the (one who) can save and destroy; but you, who are-you, the (one) judging the neighbor?

*This refers to Mosaic law. Here, the neighbor is the brother, and the brother is a Jew, as James is addressed to the twelve tribes.  This epistle is written to both Jewish believers in Jesus and Jews that were blinded by God to the fact that the veil was rent (Rom.11).  Often the sense seems to show that it was written primarily to the latter.  At any rate, there were more non-trusting Jews in the Diaspora through time. Note Acts 15, there is a distinction in law obligations (even if said only for appearances 1Cor. 9:23) between the Jew and Gentile that trust in Jesus.


v13 Come now the (ones) saying; today or tomorrow we-shall-proceed into this the city here and we-shall-do there (a) year and we-shall-merchandise and we-shall-gain;
v14 YOU-are they-who (are) not comprehending of-the-morrow what-sort YOUR life. For YOU-are mist appearing to (a) little-bit (of-time) thereafter also vanishing;
v15 Instead-of YOUR to-be-saying; if the Lord might-have-willed we-shall also live and we-shall-do this or that.
v16 But now YOU-are-boasting in YOUR arrogances; all reason-to-boast such-as-this is evil.
v17 Therefore to (one) knowing-absolutely to-be-doing (a) fine-(thing) and to not be-doing, it-is sin to-him.

 

Granted, this also provides good advice to Gentile Christians, as are these commandments to Israel:

Leviticus 19:15 Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty; but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbor.

“righteousness” - from צֶדֶק  - tzedek - Strong's H6664: Some make a connection between this noun and tzedakah - charitable giving (alms), and that may be correct.  Note Parashah Ke Teitzei .  This is NOT saying we should lie when we judge, and call evil good or label good as evil.  That is, if we call someone good that really isn't, but we don't want to be un-neighborly, we are not making righteous judgment.  We might be politically correct lovers of the world, but we are not making righteous judgment, but are rather an abomination to God.  Certainly Jesus never intended for us to do that.

 

Leviticus 19:16 Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbor: I am Jehovah.

 

Cont. Lev. 19:17 Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thy heart: thou shalt surely rebuke thy neighbor, and not bear sin because of him.
18 Thou shalt not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people; but
thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself: I am Jehovah.


Leviticus 19:35
Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in measures of length, of weight, or of quantity.

 Deuteronomy 25:13 -Thou shalt not have in thy bag diverse weights, a great and a small.
14 Thou shalt not have in thy house diverse measures, a great and a small.
15 A perfect and just weight shalt thou have; a perfect and just measure shalt thou have: that thy days may be long in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee.
16 For all that do such things, [even] all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto Jehovah thy God.

Note also Romans 12:3  For I-am-saying, through the favor namely-the (favor) having-been-given to-me, to everyone being among YOU, not to-be-having-opinion-beyond beside what is-essential to-be-having-opinion, BUT to-be-having-opinion with-reference-to be-being-of-sound-mind, as the God parted to-each (a) measure of-trust.

 

Note Parasha Ke_Teitzei; all are found wanting (lacking weight) in the balances - that is, all are unworthy. With some study, we may learn that "the price which covered was paid, and outweighed the price which was deficient", and this speaks through the gospel in the garden and the gospel in the stars of the shed blood of Jesus Christ.  We are perfectly "balanced" in Messiah Yeshua. Praise Yah!

 

 

Deuteronomy1:1 These are the words which Moses spake unto all Israel beyond the Jordan in the wilderness, in the Arabah over against Suph, between Paran, and Tophel, and Laban, and Hazeroth, and Di-zahab.
Moses speaking:
Deuteronomy 1:17 Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; ye shall hear the small and the great alike; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment is God's: and the cause that is too hard for you ye shall bring unto me, and I will hear it.

Moses was a type of Jesus.  There is one mediator between mankind and God, Jesus Christ. Believers take things that are hard to judge to God.

 

Jesus taught this responsibility to judge:

Matthew 7:1   YOU-be not judging, in-order-that YOU-might not be-judged:
v2 For with what sentence YOU-are-judging, YOU-will-be-judged; and with what measure YOU-are-measuring, it-will-be-measured-in-return to-YOU.
v3 But why are-you-looking-at the chip, namely-the (one) in the eye of-your brother, but you-are not taking-note-of the rafter in your eye?
v4 Or how will-you-say to your brother, You-let-be I-might-cast-out the chip from your eye: and behold, the rafter (is) in your eye?
v5 Hypocrite, you first cast-out the rafter out-of your eye, and then you-will-look-thoroughly to-cast-out the chip out-of the eye namely-the (one) of-your brother.

[Note - you get the rafter out of your own eye then you judge the chip in your brother's eye.  So here, the Jews could judge each other even without perfect vision - they could have a chip in their eye and still judge their brother.]
Matthew 7:28 And it-came-to-pass when the Jesus finished these-words completely the crowds were-being-surprised upon his doctrine.

[Jesus was speaking to a primarily Jewish crowd, and he always spoke to the Jewish crowd in parables (Matt.13:34).There was no Gentile crowd, although there may have been a few (or even quite a few) present.]


John 7:24 "YOU-be not judging according-to countenance, BUT YOU-judge the just judgement."

 

1 Corinthians 6:1 Is someone of-YOU having (a) matter with the different (one), daring to-be-being-judged over of-the unrighteous and NOT over of-the holy (ones)?
v2 Or are-
YOU not knowing-absolutely that the holy (ones) will-judge the world? And if with YOU the world is-being-judged, are-YOU (ones) unworthy of-the-least tribunals?
v3 Are-
YOU not knowing-absolutely that we-shall-judge messengers? In-fact whether-at-all (the) things-pertaining-to-this-life?
v4 If therefore on-the-one-hand YOU-might-be-having tribunals (of)-things-pertaining-to-this-life, YOU-be-causing these, the (ones) having-been-and-still-treated-with-contempt in the assembly, to-be-seated.
v5 I-am-saying to-YOU toward humiliation. Thus is-there not among YOU (a) wise (one), but-not one, who shall-be-able to-discriminate amid his brother(s)?
v6 BUT
brother with brother is-being-judged, and this over of-unbelieving (ones).
v7 Already on-the-one-hand therefore there-is totally inferiority with-YOU that YOU-are-having sentences with yourselves. Why are-YOU NOT rather being-done-harm? Why are-YOU NOT rather being-deprived?
v8 BUT YOU yourselves-are-doing-harm and YOU-are-depriving, and this,
brothers.

[Again, this isn't saying everyone is your brother.]
v9 Or are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that unjust (ones) will not inherit (the) kingdom of-God? YOU-be not being-led-astray; neither male-prostitutes nor idolaters nor adulterers nor catamites nor homosexual-males
v10 Nor
thieves nor covetous (ones), not drunkards, not revilers, not seizers will-inherit (the) Kingdom of-God.
v11 And these-things some (of YOU) were;
BUT YOU-bathed-yourselves-off, BUT YOU-were-made-holy, BUT YOU-were-justified in the name of-the Lord Jesus and in the Spirit of-our God.

 

So we ARE to judge, and separate the holy from the profane, the common from the uncommon:

Leviticus 10:10 "and that ye may make a distinction between the holy and the common, and between the unclean and the clean;

So then, distinguish  four things, and in that, between two sets of things:

 

the holy  | the common

the unclean | the clean

1 Corinthians 6:12 All-things (are)-legitimate to-me, BUT all-things are not advantageous. All-things (are)-legitimate, BUT I myself shall not be-had-under-authority by anything.
v13 The foods for-the belly, and the belly for-the foods, but the God even this and these will-render-inactive. But the body (is) not for-
the prostitution BUT for-the Lord, and the Lord for-the body;
v14 But the God also raised the Lord and he-will-raise-out us through his power.
v15
Are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that YOUR bodies are members of-Messiah? Therefore having-lifted-up the members of-the Messiah shall-I-make members of-a-prostitute? May-it not come-to-pass.
v16 Or are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that the (one) uniting-himself to-
the prostitute is one body? For they-will-be, he-is-stating, the two with-reference-to one flesh.

["the prostitute" is the same prostitute of Rev. 13 &17, the Roman Ecumenical Assembly - the Roman Catholic Church. This may be read as "The prostitute is one body." That is, this is Satan’s false copy* of the body of Messiah Jesus @Eph.ch.5.]
v17 But the (one) uniting-himself to-the Lord is one spirit.
v18 YOU-be-fleeing
the prostitution. Every sinful-act which if (a) MAN might-do is outside the body; but the (one) committing-prostitution is-sinning with-reference-to (his) own body.
v19
Or are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that YOUR body is (the) sanctuary of-the Holy Spirit in YOU, whom YOU-are-having from God, and YOU-are not of-yourselves?
v20
For YOU-were-bought-in-the-market of-(a)-price; YOU indeed glorify the God in YOUR body.

*Note: The RCC doctrine evolved over hundreds of years, but way back in the Smyrna period this error was reintroduced. Further, the RCC doctrine of Mary as mother of God and co-redemtrix and the pope as god originated with Satan in ancient Babylon.  Note the Mercy in that there are true believers in this period of assembly history. Perhaps if we think about the different church periods outlined in Revelation and how they sometimes overlap and intermingle, we may better understand God's assembly (EKKLASIA) ethnic, national Israel which was called out of the nations, and God's assembly ( EKKLASIA) that is called out of the Assembly of Israel as chosen-elect New Testament JEWISH believers in Messiah YHVH.  Into this New Covenant assembly are Gentile believers grafted among (Rom.11:17) the "choice" of Israel.  However, it must be understood that we (Gentile Christians) are not grafted into Israel being heirs to the promise of being under the Sinai Law (Mosaic Covenant), but rather are heirs with/among Israel in the Abramic (not Abrahamic) covenant.  Note there is much room for Christians in the land of Israel as outlined by the Abramic covenant (see the Genesis Apocraphon regarding Abram's walk.  The Abramic Covenant granted much more land than Israel was allotted later...]

 

---see this word on Romans ch11 --- 

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#NOTE_THIS_LOOK_AT_ROMANS_CH11,__July,_2015

 

 

 

Studies on the origins of the Roman Catholic Church doctrine:

APOLOGETICS 23:  SATAN GOES UNDERGROUND

APOLOGETICS 24:  "THE WHOLE WORLD IS HER SEAT"

APOLOGETICS 30:  Adam's "help" became a "goddess"

APOLOGETICS 31: The Serpent of the Garden of Eden - Becomes the Dragon of World Conquest

These bible studies can be found at:

www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT/ralph_mount_bible_study_index.htm

 

 

Again, please review Parasha Ke_Teitzei -

As we go along The Way, it seems imperative that we judge righteously.  We should try to use a lot of Mercy when we look at fellow believers.  While sects are essential (1Cor.11:19), certain doctrinal truths must be adhered to. We are to have no part with idols/idolatry/idolatrous worship.

 

 

 

 

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~July18-19 2014; July 17, 2015; August 5-6, 2016; July 21-22, 2017; July 13-13, 2018; Aug 2-3, 2019; July17-18,2020~

Parashat Mattot - מַּטֹּות

"Tribes"
Torah portion:
Numbers  30:2 (vs1) - 32:42

Haftarah portion:

Jeremiah 1:1 - 2:3
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Matthew 5:33-37

With "Vow of the Trust" scriptures: James 5:15; Philippians 2:9-11; Romans 10:9,10; 1Jn2:1-2,

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

In 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 a double portion: Masei is also read.

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A bit on Vows

Numbers ch.30 talks about vows and oaths.  In vanity we make a vow: who then can be saved?  There is a lot of YHVH's mercy to be seen in who can make them null and void in this chapter which seems to be largely overlooked. It is also comforting to know that the Father and/or Husband may annul the vow made by either the wife and/or daughter, and YHVH will forgive her. And if need be, the Father will bear the wife's iniquity (Num. ch30 ; Jer.2:2-3; Eph.5:15-32, Isa.53:4-5).  A greater New Covenantal picture seen here is that Mercy is from God, and Mercy is His prerogative:

 

Numbers 30:1 And Moses spake unto the heads of the tribes of the children of Israel, saying, This is the thing which Jehovah hath commanded.

These commandments regarding vows are specifically to Israel/Jews. Those that say they are Jews and are not, may be seen as Gentiles who are saying they are Jews, and are in reality the synagogue of Satan (Rev. 2:9) The Holy Spirit is not confused in his giving of the scriptures. This includes the larger portion of the "Christian" "Church", which includes a large portion of (at least Gentile) "Messianic" "believers".  Theologically/doctrinally, all of these are offshoots of the Roman Catholic (Ecumenical) Church (And this by the doctrine that the Church is the Bride of Christ, and therefore the "true Israel".  In other words, by saying they are the Bride of Christ, the "churches" say they are Jews - yet of course they are not.  There IS an Assembly of God, the Body of Messiah (Eph.5).  Recall Satan said "I will make myself like unto the Most High."  [Isa.14:13-14] And he has, with the RCC as the Body of Satan.  This is a hard saying, like "as many as I love".  Note again though this is stated in Rev.2:9:

 

Revelation 2:8 And to-the messenger of-the assembly in Smyrna you-write: These-things-here the first and the last, who became dead and he-himself-lived is-saying:
v9 I-know-absolutely your tribulation and poverty, BUT you-are rich, and the blasphemy out-of the (ones) saying themselves to-be Jews, and they-are not BUT synagogue of-the Satan.
The RCC doctrine evolved over hundreds of years, but way back in the Smyrna period this error was reintroduced. Further, the RCC doctrine of Mary as mother of God and co-redemtrix and the pope as god originated with Satan in ancient Babylon.  Note the Mercy in that there are true believers in this period of assembly history. Perhaps if we think about the different church periods outlined in Revelation and how they sometimes overlap and intermingle, we may better understand God's assembly (EKKLASIA) ethnic, national Israel which was called out of the nations, and God's assembly ( EKKLASIA) that is called out of the Assembly of Israel as chosen-elect New Testament JEWISH believers in Messiah YHVH.  Into this New Covenant assembly are Gentile believers grafted among (Rom.11:17) the "choice" of Israel.  However, it must be understood that we (Gentile Christians) are not grafted into Israel being heirs to the promise of being under the Sinai Law (Mosaic Covenant), but rather are heirs with/among Israel in the Abramic (not Abrahamic) covenant.  Note there is much room for Christians in the land of Israel as outlined by the Abramic covenant (see the Genesis Apocraphon regarding Abram's walk.  The Abramic Covenant granted much more land than Israel was allotted later...]

---see this word on Romans ch11 --- 

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#NOTE_THIS_LOOK_AT_ROMANS_CH11,__July,_2015

 

Studies on the origins of the Roman Catholic Church doctrine:

APOLOGETICS 23:  SATAN GOES UNDERGROUND

APOLOGETICS 24:  "THE WHOLE WORLD IS HER SEAT"

APOLOGETICS 30:  Adam's "help" became a "goddess"

APOLOGETICS 31: The Serpent of the Garden of Eden - Becomes the Dragon of World Conquest

These bible studies can be found at:

www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT/ralph_mount_bible_study_index.htm

 

Numbers 30:2 When a man voweth a vow unto Jehovah, or sweareth an oath to bind his soul with a bond, he shall not break his word; he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth.

There is a difference between what a man says and what a woman says:
3 Also when a woman voweth a vow unto Jehovah, and bindeth herself by a bond, being in her father's house, in her youth,
4 and her father heareth her vow, and her bond wherewith she hath bound her soul, and her father holdeth his peace at her; then all her vows shall stand, and every bond wherewith she hath bound her soul shall stand.
5 But
if her father disallow her in the day that he heareth, none of her vows, or of her bonds wherewith she hath bound her soul, shall stand: and Jehovah will forgive her, because her father disallowed her.

Here we may see a prophetic reference that the daughter of Zion, Israel, may be forgiven if YHVH the Father disallows her "vow" into adultery with another husband.

Lamentations 2:13 What shall I testify unto thee? what shall I liken to thee, O daughter of Jerusalem? What shall I compare to thee, that I may comfort thee, O virgin daughter of Zion? For thy breach is great like the sea: who can heal thee?

Zephaniah 3:14 Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.
Lamentations  4:22 The punishment of thine iniquity is accomplished, O daughter of Zion; he will no more carry thee away into captivity: He will visit thine iniquity, O daughter of Edom; he will uncover thy sins.

Edom is another daughter.

 

For another study; perhaps this passage is related to the image of Daniel 2?

Micah 4:13 Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion; for I will make thy horn iron, and I will make thy hoofs brass; and thou shalt beat in pieces many peoples: and I will devote their gain unto Jehovah, and their substance unto the Lord of the whole earth.

 

Cont. Numbers 30:6 And if she be married to a husband, while her vows are upon her, or the rash utterance of her lips, wherewith she hath bound her soul,
7 and her husband hear it, and hold his peace at her in the day that he heareth it; then her vows shall stand, and her bonds wherewith she hath bound her soul shall stand.
8 But
if her husband disallow her in the day that he heareth it, then he shall make void her vow which is upon her, and the rash utterance of her lips, wherewith she hath bound her soul: and Jehovah will forgive her.

Here again we may see the bride of Messiah, Israel (See Bride Pride), is forgiven.  Of course this protection by the husband from making an errant vow applies also to New Testament believers, the very united (echad) body of Messiah:

 

Ephesians 5:15 Therefore YOU-be-looking-at exactly how YOU-are-walking-around, not as unwise BUT as wise,
v16 Buying-out-for-yourselves the season, because the days are evil.
v17 Because-of this YOU-be not becoming foolish, BUT YOU-be-perceiving what the will of-the Lord (is).
v18 And YOU-be not being-gotten-drunk with-wine, in which is dissipation, BUT YOU-be-being-filled with (the) Spirit,
v19 Speaking to-yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing-odes and playing-psalms-on-stringed-instruments in YOUR heart to-the Lord,
v20 Giving-thanks always in-behalf-of all (things) in (the) name of our Lord Jesus Messiah to-the God and Father,
v21 Subjecting-yourselves to-one-another in fear of Messiah.
v22 The wives to their own husbands as to-the Lord,
v23 Because (a) husband is head of-the wife as also
the Messiah (is) head of-the assembly, himself Savior of-the body.
v24 BUT as the assembly is-itself-subjecting to-the Messiah, thus also the wives to-the husbands in every (thing).
v25 The husbands, YOU-be-cherishing the wives, according-as also
the Messiah cherished the assembly and gave himself over in-behalf-of her,


v26 In-order-that
he-might-make her holy having-cleansed (her) by-the bath of-the water in (a) saying,
v27 In-order-that
he-might himself stand-alongside to-himself the assembly glorious, not having spot or wrinkle or any of-the (things) such-as-these, BUT in-order-that she-might-be holy and unblemished,

Note the "kashering" of the woman/N.T. assembly in order that Jesus might stand it alongside to himself:

Numbers 31:23 everything that may abide the fire, ye shall make to go through the fire, and it shall be clean; nevertheless it shall be purified with the water for impurity: and all that abideth not the fire ye shall make to go through the water.


Ephesians 5:28 Thus also the husbands are-being-indebted to-be-cherishing the wives of-themselves as the bodies of-themselves. The (one) cherishing the wife of-himself is-cherishing himself;
v29 And for not-one at-any-time hated the flesh of-himself, BUT he-is-nurturing and he-is-fostering it, according-as also the Messiah the assembly,
v30
Because we-are members of his body.
v31
Instead-of this (a) MAN shall-leave-behind the father and the mother and he-shall-be-very-united to his wife and the two shall-be with-reference-to flesh, one.
v32 This mystery is great, but I-myself am-saying with-reference-to Messiah and with-reference-to the assembly.
v33 Further also YOU the (ones), according-to one (man), thus let each be-cherishing the wife of-himself as himself, but in-order-that the wife might-be-fearing the husband.

 

 

Numbers 30:9 But the vow of a widow, or of her that is divorced, even everything wherewith she hath bound her soul, shall stand against her.

 

Romans 7:1 Or are-YOU-being-ignorant, brothers, for I-am-speaking to-(ones)-coming-to-know law, that the law is-exercising-lordship of-the MAN on as-long time as he-is-living?

v2 For the woman under-a-husband has-been-and-is-still-bound by-law to-the living husband; but if the husband might-die-off, she-has-been-and-is still-rendered-inactive from the law of-the husband.

v3 So therefore, while the husband (is) living, she-will-be-termed (an) adulteress if she-might-become to-(a)-different man; but if the husband might-die-off, she-is free from the law, she (will) not be (an) adulteress having-become to-(a)-different man.

v4 So-that, my brothers, YOU yourselves also were-put-to-death to-the law through the body of-the Messiah, with-reference-to YOU to-become to-(a)-different (one), to-the (one) having-been-raised out-of dead (ones), in-order-that we-might-bring-forth-fruit to-the God.

v5 For when we-were in the flesh, the sufferings of-the sins the (sufferings) through the law were-operating in our members with-reference-to the (object) to-bring-forth-fruit to-the death;

v6 But at-this-instant we-were-rendered-inactive from the law, having-died-off in which we-were-being-held-fast, so-that we (are) to-be-being-a-slave in newness of-spirit and not in-oldness of-letter.
 

In considering Romans 7:1-6, it appears that those not in a covenant (old or new) relationship with YHVH are liable for their vows.  Note those who have tasted God's mercy in relation to His new covenant and then "remarry" the old covenant are worse off than before:
Hebrews 10:29 To-how-much of-worse vengeance are-YOU-thinking will-he-be-thought worthy, the (one) having-trodden-down the Son of-the God and having-considered the blood of-the covenant, in which he-was-made-holy, common, and having-insulted-within the Spirit of-the favor?
v30 For we-are-knowing-absolutely the (one) having-said: To-me an-avenging, I myself will-repay; and again: Jehovah will-judge his people.


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Numbers 30:10 And if she vowed in her husband's house, or bound her soul by a bond with an oath,
11 and her husband heard it, and held his peace at her, and disallowed her not; then all her vows shall stand, and every bond wherewith she bound her soul shall stand.
12 But if her husband made them null and void in the day that he heard them, then whatsoever proceeded out of her lips concerning her vows, or concerning the bond of her soul, shall not stand: her husband hath made them void;
and Jehovah will forgive her.
13
Every vow, and every binding oath to afflict the soul, her husband may establish it, or her husband may make it void.

"May" - it is the father's prerogative.  And that is the Father’s prerogative.

The greater picture here is that Mercy is from God:

Romans 9:15 For to-the Moses he-is saying: I-shall-have-mercy-on whomever I-might-be-having-mercy, and I-shall-pity whomever I-might-be-pitying.  [Ex. 33:19]


Numbers 30:14 But if her husband altogether hold his peace at her from day to day, then he establisheth all her vows, or all her bonds, which are upon her: he hath established them, because he held his peace at her in the day that he heard them.
15 But if he shall make them null and void after that he hath heard them, then
he shall bear her iniquity.

Numbers 30:16 These are the statutes, which Jehovah commanded Moses, between a man and his wife, between a father and his daughter, being in her youth, in her father's house.

 

15 "But if he shall make them null and void after that he hath heard them, then he shall bear her iniquity. "

So if God, willing to show his mercy to all, has blinded part of Israel, then even all Israel will be saved:

Romans 11:25 For I-am not willing (for) YOU to-be-being-ignorant brothers, (of) this mystery, in-order that YOU-might not be prudent in yourselves, that petrifaction has-come-to-pass-and-still-is from part to-the Israeli, until of-which (time) the fulness of-the Gentiles might-come-in,

v26 And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written:  The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob.

v27 And this (is) the covenant from me to-them, at-the-time-that I-might-remove-for-myself their sins.

v28 On-the-one-hand enemies according-to the good-news because-of YOU, on-the-other-hand cherished (ones) according-to the choice because-of the fathers;

v29 For the bestowed-favors and the calling of-the God (are) unregrettable.

v30 For as-altogether YOU yourselves at-one-time disobeyed the God, but now YOU-had-mercy-bestowed in-the disobedience of-these.

v31 Thus these also now disobeyed in-order-that by your mercy they themselves also might now have-mercy-bestowed.

v32 For the God shut-together all the (ones) with-reference-to disobedience in-order-that he-might-have-mercy (on) all the (ones).

 

Jeremiah 2:1 And the word of Jehovah came to me, saying,
2 Go, and cry in the ears of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith Jehovah, I remember for thee the kindness of thy youth, the love of thine espousals; how thou wentest after me in the wilderness, in a land that was not sown.
3
Israel was holiness unto Jehovah, the first-fruits of his increase: all that devour him shall be held guilty; evil shall come upon them, saith Jehovah.

Jehovah remembers Israel.  On the cross, YHVH Yeshua bore Israel's, and all the world's iniquity.  Praise Yah.

Isaiah 53:4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way;
and Jehovah hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

 On the cross, YHVH Yeshua bore Israel's, and all the world's iniquity.  Praise Yah.

 

Matthew 5 - Jesus teaching his disciples, before the cross, so before the death of the testator, so before the New Testament; Most of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are still old covenant scriptures. For that reason Jesus says:

Matthew 5:17 Might-YOU not suppose that I-came to-over-throw the law or the prophets: I-came not to-over-throw, BUT to-fulfill.

 

In the midst of changing the commandments of the old covenant ("YOU-heard that it-was-said to-the ancients... ...But I myself-am-saying to-YOU"), Jesus also changes the commandment concerning vows:

Matthew 5:33 Again, YOU-heard that it-was-said to-the ancients, you-will not perjure-yourself, but you-will-give-back to-the Lord your oaths.
v34
But I myself-am-saying to-YOU
to not swear totally,
(i.e. don't swear at all) neither in the heaven, because it-is (the) throne of-the God;
v35 Nor in the earth, because it-is (the) footstool of-his feet: nor with-reference-to Jerusalem, because it-is (the) city of-the great King.
v36 Nor might-you-swear in your head, because you-are not being-able to-make one hair white or black.
v37
But let YOUR word be, yea, yea; nay, nay: but the-(thing) excessive of-these is out-of the evil (one).
 

Now this isn't saying to be a bump on a log regarding the Good News/Gospel of Jesus as we are instructed to study and be ready to defend the Truth (1Tim.3:16; 2Tim.2:15; 2Tim.4:1; ), but rather this is saying when we speak, our words carry weight without additionally swearing by God, Heaven, earth, etc..  It seems a connection may be made between Jesus changing things and where the Sanctuary of God is now located:

1 Corinthians 3:16 Are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that YOU-are (the) sanctuary of-God and the Spirit of-the God is-dwelling in YOU?

 

And of course, what we say is important:

Romans 14:10 But why are-you yourself judging your brother? Or why are-you yourself also treating your brother with contempt?  For we-shall-ourselves all stand-alongside to-the rostrum of-the Messiah.  [or "God."]

v11 For it-has-been-and-is-still-written:  I my-self am-living, Jehovah is-saying, That to-me every knee will-bend, and every tongue will-acknowledge to-the God.

v12 So therefore each (one) of-us will-give account concerning himself to-the God.

v13 Therefore might-we no-longer be-judging one-another; BUT YOU-judge this rather, to-be not putting stumbling or entrapment for-the brother.

v14 I-am-knowing-absolutely and I-have-been-and-still-am-persuaded in Jehovah Jesus that not-one-thing (is) common through itself; unless to-the (one) figuring something to-be common, to-that (one) (it-is) common.

v15 For if because-of food your brother is-being-grieved, you-are no-more walking-around according-to charity.  You-be not destroying that (one) by your food, in-behalf-of whom Messiah died-off.

v16 Let not therefore YOUR good be-being-blasphemed.

v17 For the kingdom of-the God is not eating (food) and drinking, BUT justice and peace and joy in (the) Holy Spirit;

v18 For the (one) in this being-a-slave to-the Messiah (is) well-pleasing to-the God and approved by-the MEN.

v19 So therefore let-us-pursue the-things of-the peace and the-things of-the building-up, of-the (building-up) with-reference-to one-another.

 

 

 

At the rostrum of the Messiah, believers will have in their account (stores in heaven) the vow of the trust.

 

This is the vow of the trust:

Romans 10:8 BUT what is-it-saying? The saying is near you, in your mouth and in your heart; the saying of-the trust which we-are-preaching is this;
v9 That
if you-might-confess with your mouth Jehovah Jesus, and you-might-trust in your heart that the God raised him out-of dead (ones), you-will-be-saved;
v10 For
with-heart he-is-being-trusted with-reference-to righteousness, but with-mouth he-is-being-confessed with-reference-to salvation.
 

“With heart”:  in Rom. 10:10 a distinction may be seen between the Jew that trusts in YHVH and the Jew & Gentile Christian that trusts in YHVH and trusts & confesses that Jesus is Messiah and YHVH. (?)

 

“In your heart”:

Matthew 6:6 But you, at-the-time-that you-might-be-praying, you-go-in into your storechamber, and having-shut your door, you-pray to-your Father, namely-the (one) in the hidden; and your Father, namely-the (one) looking in the hidden-(thing) will-give-back to-you in the manifest-(thing).

 

Matthew 6:19 YOU-be not storing-up for-YOU stores on the earth, where-in-which moth and eating is-vanishing, and where-in-which thieves are-digging-through and they-are-stealing;

v20 But YOU-be-storing-up for-YOU, stores in heaven, where-in-which neither moth nor eating is-vanishing, and where-in-which thieves are not digging-through nor are-they-stealing.

v21 For where-in-which is YOUR store, there YOUR heart will-be also.

 

“In heaven”:

1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling in YOU?

2 Corinthians 12:2  I-am-knowing-absolutely (a) MAN in Messiah fourteen years before,--whether in body I-am not knowing-absolutely, or outside the body I-am not knowing-absolutely, the God is-knowing-absolutely, --the (one) such-as-this-having-been-seized till (the) third heaven.
v3 And I-am-knowing absolutely the MAN such-as-this--whether in body or outside the body I-am not knowing-absolutely, the God is-knowing-absolutely,--
This is the "Christ in you."

Colossians 1:26 "The mystery namely-the (one) having-been-and-still-hidden-back from the ages and from the generations--but now was-manifested to his holy-ones,

v27 To-whom the God willed to-make-known what the riches of-the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Messiah in YOU, the hope of-the glory;"

Ephesians 3:14 For-sake-of this I-am-bending my knees to the Father,
v15 Out-of whom every lineage in heavens and on earth is-being-named,
v16 in-order-that he-might-give to-YOU according-to the riches of his glory with-power to-be-made-mighty through his Spirit with-reference-to the inside MAN,
v17 The Messiah to-reside through the trust in YOUR hearts, having-been-and-still-rooted also having-been-and-still-founded in charity.
v18 in-order-that YOU-might-be-quite-able to-apprehend with all the holy-ones what the breadth and length and height and depth,
v19 And-additionally to-know the charity of-the Messiah surpassing [the] knowledge, in-order-that YOU-might-be-filled with-reference-to all the fulness of-the God.

 

John 2:19 The Jesus answered and said to-them, YOU-break-down this sanctuary, and in three days I-shall-raise it.

v20 The Jews therefore said, In forty and six years this sanctuary was-built, and you yourself-will-raise it in three days?

v21 But that (one) was-saying concerning the sanctuary [ναοῦ naou from ναός naos G3485] of-his body.

 

The Sanctuary and The Temple:

The Sanctuary of the Temple is God's Home.  Fact 7, pp6, "DISCOURSE 1:  A Confused Church"    www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT/ralph_mount_bible_study_index.htm

 

The saying “Home is where the heart is” applies here.  The home of God is the temple [ἱερός  hieros, G2413], and more specifically the sanctuary [ναός naos G3485], and now the sanctuary of God is in you.

 

John 2:13 And the passover of-the Jews was near, and the Jesus ascended into Jerusalem.

v14 And he-found in the temple [ἱερῷ hierō - from ἱερός hieros, G2413] the (ones) offering for-sale oxen and sheep and doves, and the coin-changers sitting;

v15 And having-made (a) lash out-of ropes he-cast-out all out-of the temple, both the sheep and the oxen; and he-poured-out the coin of-the money-changers and he-turned-about the tables.

v16 And to-the (ones) offering the doves for-sale he-said, YOU-remove these-(things) hence; YOU-be not making the home [οἶκον] of-my Father (a) home [οἶκον] of-merchandise.

v17 But his disciples were-made-mindful that it-is having-been-written-and-is-still-written, The zeal of-your home [οἴκου] devoured me.

Psalm 69:9 For the zeal [קִנְאַת qinat, LXX: ζῆλος  -zālos] of thy house [from  בַּיִת   bayith H1004; LXX: οἴκου] hath eaten me up; And the reproaches of them that reproach thee are fallen upon me.

 

Luke 17:20 But having-been-questioned by the Pharisees, at-what-time the kingdom of-the God is-coming, he-answered to-them and said, The kingdom of-the God is not coming with (a) keeping-alongside;

v21 Nor will-they-say, Behold here, or behold there; for behold the kingdom of-the God is interior of-YOU.

 

 

The “home” of God is the sanctuary:

Luke 11:51 From the blood of-Abel till the blood of-Zacharias, of-the (one) having-perished between the altar and the [τοῦ] home [οἴκου G3624]; yea, I-am-saying to-YOU, it-will-be-sought-out from this generation.

2 Chronicles 24:21 And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the house (home) [LXX: οἴκου] of Jehovah.

 

1 Corinthians 3:9 For we-are fellow-workers of God; (a) farm of-God, YOU-are (a) building of-God.

1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary  [ναὸς – naos] of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling [οἰκεῖ - oikei] in YOU?"

 

2 Corinthians 1:21 But the (one) making us firm with YOU with-reference-to Messiah and having-consecrated us (is) God,

v22 The (one) also having-sealed us for-himself and having-given the down-payment of-the Spirit in our hearts.

 

James 5:15 And the vow of-the trust will-save the (one) being-fatigued, and the Lord will-raise him, and-if he-might-be having-done-and-still-is-doing sins it-will-be-forgiven to-him.

 

If any man sin, we are trusting to have an advocate with the father, Jesus Christ. (A New Covenantal hope is that our Attorney/Advocate Jesus Christ – the Supreme lawgiver - will speak on our behalf.)

- And there is a sin to death, but also a sin NOT to death.

1 John 5:16 If someone might-see his brother sinning (a) sin not to death, he-shall-request, and he-will-give to-him life, for-the (ones) sinning not to death. There-is sin to death; I-am not saying in-order-that he-might-interrogate concerning that (sin).
v17 All unrighteousness is sin, and there-is sin not to death.
IF any man sin,

1 John 2:1  My little-children, these-things I-am-writing to-YOU in-order-that YOU-might not sin. And if someone might-sin, we-are-having (an) advocate with the Father, Jesus Messiah (a) just (one);

So, often enough much of the Messianic assembly is the Christian’s weaker brother:

Romans 14:1  But YOU-be-taking-to-yourselves the (one) being-weak in-the trust, not with-reference-to discriminations of-deliberations.

Romans 12:3 For I-am-saying, through the favor namely-the (favor) having-been-given to-me, to everyone being among YOU, not to-be-having-opinion-beyond beside what is-essential to-be-having-opinion, BUT to-be-having-opinion with-reference-to be-being-of-sound-mind, as the God parted to-each (a) measure of-trust.

And this is not saying to go with the flow, but rather having sound doctrine. If a brother (or sister) commits spiritual adultery we are not to "be weak" for him and go along with his doctrine.

2 Timothy 2:15 "You-be-diligent yourself to-stand-along-side approved to-the God, (a) workman unashamed, cutting-straight the word of-the truth."
16 "But you-be-standing-around-for-yourself-away-from the profane empty-chatters; for they-will-progress upon much-more of-impiety,"

Jump to: Are we really supposed to think like little children?

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#Are_we_really_supposed_to_think_like_little_children

 

Considering the vows section in Parashah Mattot as shadows of the greater New Covenant relationship does not weaken the weight of the words in Numbers 30, but rather indeed makes them weightier.  For instance, now with this knowledge, we understand that the father's acceptance of his daughter's vow now has a greater spiritual weight attached to its importance.

 

a bit on Paul's "vow"

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#Pauls_Nazarite_Vow

 

 

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~July11-12, 2014; July 10-11, 2015; July 29-30, 2016; July 14-15, 2017; July 6-7, 2018; July 26-27, 2019; July 10-11, 2020~

Parashat Pinchas - פִּינְחָס

Pinchas = Phinehas

"mouth of brass"

Torah portion:
Numbers  25:10 - 30:1

Haftarah portion:

1 Kings 18:46 - 19:21
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Romans 11:2-32

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

  This week we of course again read all of Romans ch. 11.

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Last week’s Parashah, Balak, had a good bit about Phinehas.

 

Numbers 25:10 And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,
11 Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, hath turned my
wrath away from the children of Israel, in that he was jealous with my jealousy [בְּקַנְאוֹ  אֶת־קִנְאָתִי] among them, so that I consumed not the children of Israel in my jealousy[בְּקִנְאָתִיֽ׃].
12 Wherefore say, Behold, I give unto him my covenant of peace:

See John Parson’s commentary on the broken Vav  - @The Gospel of Pinchas:

https://hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Pinchas/Gospel_of_Pinchas/gospel_of_pinchas.html


13 and it shall be unto him, and to his seed after him, the covenant of an everlasting priesthood; because he was
jealous [קִנֵּא] for his God, and made atonement [כַפֵּר kappār] for the children of Israel.

קִנֵּא   qana'  - kä·nä'  --to envy, be jealous, be envious, be zealous

Romans 8:1 "So (there-is) now not-one condemnation's-punishment to-the (ones) in Messiah Jesus." -

Romans 8:2 "For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death."

Yeshua is our Propitiatory.

The zeal of YHVH of Hosts does this:

Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us *a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

John 3:16 For thus the God cherished the world so-that *he-gave his son, namely-the only-begotten, in-order-that every-(one) the (one) trusting with-reference-to him might not perish, BUT he-might-be-having life eternal.v17 For the God dispatched not his son into the world in-order-that he-might-be-judging the world, BUT in-order-that the world might-be-saved through him.


Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal [קִנְאָה  qin'ah  H7068] of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.

 

The Zeal of YHVH Jesus does this:

John 2:13 And the passover of-the Jews was near, and the Jesus ascended into Jerusalem.

v14 And he-found in the temple the (ones) offering for-sale oxen and sheep and doves, and the coin-changers sitting;

v15 And having-made (a) lash out-of ropes he-cast-out all out-of the temple, both the sheep and the oxen; and he-poured-out the coin of-the money-changers and he-turned-about the tables.

v16 And to-the (ones) offering the doves for-sale he-said, YOU-remove these-(things) hence; YOU-be not making the home of-my Father (a) home of-merchandise.

v17 But his disciples were-made-mindful that it-is having-been-written-and-is-still-written, The zeal of-your home devoured me.

Psalm 69:9a For the zeal [קִנְאַת qinat, LXX: ζῆλος  -zālos] of thy house hath eaten me up;

     9b And the reproaches of them that reproach thee are fallen upon me.

*

 

This week, Romans 11:31 jumps out:

Romans 11:31 Thus these also now disobeyed in-order-that by your mercy they themselves also might now have-mercy-bestowed.

 

Romans 11:29 For the bestowed-favors and the calling of-the God (are) unregrettable.

v30 For as-altogether YOU yourselves at-one-time disobeyed the God, but now YOU-had-mercy-bestowed in-the disobedience of-these.

v31 Thus these also now disobeyed in-order-that by your mercy they themselves also might now have-mercy-bestowed.

v32 For the God shut-together all the (ones) with-reference-to disobedience in-order-that he-might-have-mercy (on) all the (ones).

That is a difficult passage.  And the Holy Spirit knows that it is difficult, and consoles us:

v33 O depth of-God's riches and wisdom and knowledge; as unsearchable his sentences and untraceable his ways.

v34 For who came-to-know (the) mind of Jehovah? Or who became his fellow-counsellor?

v35 Or who gave-before to-him, and it-will-be-repaid to-him?

v36 Because out-of him and through him and with-reference-to him (are) the all-things; to-him (be) the glory with-reference-to the ages:  Amen.

We (those that trust in Jesus) are to show mercy to Jews that are blinded by God (part of His mercy to us) to the truth of John 10:30 "I and the Father are ONE".  How can Mercy be given through our showing our mercy?  What mercy???

Bring to mind Matthew 5:7 - Happy the (ones) merciful; because they themselves-will-have-mercy-bestowed.

 

Perhaps Ephesians 5 helps understand this:

Ephesians 5:30 Because we-are members of his body.
v31 Instead-of this (a) MAN shall-leave-behind the father and the mother and he-shall-be-very-united to his wife and the two shall-be with-reference-to flesh, one.
v32
This mystery is great, but I-myself am-saying with-reference-to Messiah and with-reference-to the assembly.

 

Without vanity, we might see loving our neighbor as God's zeal working through us in (the body of) Messiah, to YHVH be the Glory.

 

1 John 3:23 And this is his commandment, in-order-that we-might-trust in-the name of-his son Jesus Messiah and we-might-be-cherishing one-another according-as he-gave commandment to-us.

Understand that Yeshua(Jesus) IS YHVH:

 John 10:30 I and the father are one.


v24 And the (one) keeping
his commandments is-remaining in him and he in him; and in this we-are-coming-to-know that he-is-remaining in us, out-of the Spirit which he-gave to-us.

 

 

Mark 12:29 But the Jesus answered him, That first-of-all of-the commandments, (is) you-be-hearing, Israel, Jehovah our God Jehovah is one.

Mark12:30 And you-will-cherish Jehovah your God out-of your total heart and out-of your total soul and out-of your total intellect and out-of your total strength.  This (is the) first commandment.

 

Exodus 20:1 And God spake all these words, saying,
 2
I am Jehovah thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
 3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
 4 Thou shalt not make unto thee a graven image, nor any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.
 5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them, for I Jehovah thy God am a jealous
[קַנָּא] God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, upon the third and upon the fourth generation of them that hate me,
 6
and showing lovingkindness unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.

Note here the severity: "unto thousands" of YHVH's lovingkindness. Not everyone responds to God's love...

Mark 12:31 And (the) like second (is) this:  You-will-cherish your neighbor as yourself.  Another commandment greater of-these is not.

 

Leviticus 19:18 Thou shalt not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people; but thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself: I am Jehovah.

 

Leviticus 19:33 And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not do him wrong.

34 The stranger [הַגֵּר ] that sojourneth [הַגָּר] with you shall be unto you as the home-born [כְּאֶזְרָח - "native"]  among you , and thou shalt love him as thyself [כָּמֹוךָ]; for ye were sojourners [גֵרִים] in the land of Egypt: I am Jehovah your God.

Note: I think the correct corresponding Hebrew is indicated here.

 

 

Who is my neighbor?

 

Luke 10:29 But the-(one) willing to-be-justifying himself said to the Jesus, And who is my neighbor?
v30 But having-taken (it) up
the Jesus said, (A) certain MAN was-descending from Jerusalem into Jericho, and he-fell-into robbers, who also having-stripped him and having-put-upon (him) blows went-away, having-let (him) go reaching half-dead.
v31 But according-to (a) coincidence
(a) certain priest was-descending in that way and having-seen him he-went-by-on-the-other-side;
v32 But likewise also
(a) Levite, having-come-to-be according-to the place, having-come and having-seen he-went-by-on-the-other-side.
v33 But (a) certain traveling
Samaritan came according-to him, and having-seen him he-was-moved-with-compassion,
v34 And having-come-near he-bound-down his wounds, pouring-on oil and wine; but having-mounted him upon (his) own animal he-led him into (an) inn, and he-cared-for him.
v35 And upon the morrow having-come-out having-cast-out two denarii he-gave (them) to-the innkeeper, and he-said to-him, You-care-for him, and whatsoever something you-might-spend-in-addition, I myself-shall-give-back to-you with my to-be-coming-back.
v36 Therefore which of-these three is-seeming to-you to-have-become neighbor of-the-(one) having-fallen-in into the robbers?
v37 But the-(one) said, The-(one) having-done
the mercy with him. The Jesus therefore said to-him, You-be-proceeding, and you yourself-be-doing likewise.
 

Remember that Mercy is from God:

Romans 9:15 For to-the Moses he-is saying: I-shall-have-mercy-on whomever I-might-be-having-mercy, and I-shall-pity whomever I-might-be-pitying.  [Ex. 32:19]

 

 (Luke 10:29-37).  Who is your neighbor? -- You are!

well...yes, but - @Lev. 19:34 "the stranger that sojourneth WITH YOU..." - I'm missing the obvious inclusiveness of -everyone- at large in the world.
If God loved everyone, sure, then everyone is our neighbor. But we read "AS MANY as I love" (Rev.3:19) and note that "as many" = "not all". Remembering here "Many are called, few are chosen." And "...the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth"(Ps.11:5). God doesn't love everyone  - and so, as members of the body of Messiah - Christians shouldn't either (1Cor.3:16).

At Lu.10:37 "he that showed mercy" is our neighbor, and yes I understand that we are to be that neighbor, however there is a story/parable told here and a commandment also. The commandment (Lu.10:27) says to love God, and love your neighbor as your self (Luke.10:27). The story/parable answers the followup question to the commandment "Who is my neighbor?" (vs29) with "he that showed mercy". THEN Jesus says "Go, and do thou likewise"(vs37). "Go and do thou likewise" does not define/answer "Who is my neighbor?"; but rather "Go and do thou likewise" is a restatement of "Love your neighbor as yourself". We don't know the hearts of men but by "doing likewise" i.e. by being "
The-(one) having-done the mercy with him" we become the neighbor.  The "neighbor" in Luke 10 may be seen as Jesus...

 

We are told to be holy…

1 Peter 1:15 BUT according-to the holy-(one) having-called YOU also YOU yourselves become holy in all conduct,

v16 For-the-reason-that it-has-been-written-and-is-still-written:  YOU-shall-be holy because I (am) holy. (Lev.11:44; 19:2; 20:26)

1Corinthians 3:16 Are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that YOU-are (the) sanctuary of-God and the Spirit of-the God is-dwelling in YOU?

The Mercy - cherishing the neighbor -  coming "from you" originates in Jehovah Jesus, because God loved us first:

1 John 4:19 We ourselves-are-cherishing, because he himself first cherished us.

John 3:16 For thus the God cherished the world so-that he-gave his son, namely-the only-begotten, in-order-that every-(one) the (one) trusting with-reference-to him might not perish, BUT he-might-be-having life eternal.

God loved first.  Note especially that "cherished" is past tense.

 John 3:21 But the (one) doing the truth is-coming to the light, in-order-that his works might-be-manifested that (they-are) having-been-worked in God.

 

John 6:29 "The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched."

 

Our Trust IN JESUS is our work.

Understand this also as that the trust is from God....our trust is the manifestation of God working in us....we don't even merit "credit" for our trust, which while it is our work, it is only from God's work of love to us first that we are permitted to trust

....and this is the Love of God - that He loved us first...To Him is ALL the Glory...

 Again: The work of God is that He loved us first so that we might love and so it is only in HIS love to us that our trust and love are allowed.

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This week’s portions are packed full of noteworthy things. I can’t begin to scratch the surface:

Numbers 19:12 A still, small voice.

Numbers 19:18 – There’s always a remnant of the chosen.

Numbers 26:10 – Korah & company died.

Numbers 26:11 – The sons of Korah died not.

Numbers 27:6 – God changes the Mosaic Law of Levite marriage.

Numbers 29:1-6 – Yom Teruah is not Rosh Hashanah. The 7th month is not the start of the new year.

Numbers 28 → offerings.

 

 

And Romans 11 is again a blessing.

NOTE THIS LOOK AT ROMANS CH11

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#NOTE_THIS_LOOK_AT_ROMANS_CH11,__July,_20

 

and compare these scriptures:

Romans 9,10,11

Ephesians ch. 2 & 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

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~~July 4-5, 2014; July 3-4, 2015; July 22-23, 2016; July 7-8, 2017; June 29-30, 2018; July 19-20, 2019; July 3-4, 2020~

Parashat Balak - בָּלָק

"Devastator"
Torah portion:
Numbers  22:2 - 25:9

Haftarah portion:

Micah 5:6 - 6:8

(we read all of Micah ch 5 - Messianic prophecy!)
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Romans 11:25-32

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

  This week we of course read all of Romans ch. 11.

In 2020, Chukat was read with Balak.

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Beware of eating idolatrous-sacrifices and committing prostitution

 come out from Babylon (Roman Catholic Church, Rev.18:4; Prov.6:24, 2Cor.6:17)

 

Balak, son of Zippor, King of Moab wanted Balaam, son of Beor, to curse Israel so that Balak would be able to defeat them in battle.  God forbid it.

 

Numbers 22:2 And Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites.
3 And Moab was sore afraid of the people, because they were many: and Moab was distressed because of the children of Israel.
4 And Moab said unto the elders of Midian, Now will this multitude lick up all that is round about us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor was king of Moab at that time.
5 And he sent messengers unto Balaam the son of Beor, to Pethor, which is by the River, to the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, Behold, there is a people come out from Egypt: behold, they cover the face of the earth, and they abide over against me.
6 Come now therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people; for they are too mighty for me: peradventure I shall prevail, that we may smite them, and that I may drive them out of the land; for I know that he whom thou blessest is blessed, and he whom thou cursest is cursed.

7 And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came unto Balaam, and spake unto him the words of Balak.

8 And he said unto them, Lodge here this night, and I will bring you word again, as Jehovah shall speak unto me: and the princes of Moab abode with Balaam.

Numbers 22:9 And God came unto Balaam, and said, What men are these with thee?

 

Numbers 22:12 And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people; for they are blessed.

This portion also has the account of Balaam and his ass carrying on a conversation.  The ass also had in memory a history of events. Apparently this concept of animals speaking and thinking was not shocking or surprising to Balaam. 

Numbers 22:31 Then Jehovah opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of Jehovah standing in the way, with his sword drawn in his hand; and he bowed his head, and fell on his face.

32 And the angel of Jehovah said unto him, Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? behold, I am come forth for an adversary [לְשָׂטָן  l’satan, H7854, also @vs.22. LXX has v22-ενδιαβάλλειν G1736.1, and vs32-διαβολήν G1227.2], because thy way is perverse before me:

33 and the ass saw me, and turned aside before me these three times: unless she had turned aside from me, surely now I had even slain thee, and saved her alive.

I wonder how often we miss seeing God working in our lives.

 

Numbers 22:39 And Balaam went with Balak, and they came unto Kiriath-huzoth.
40 And Balak sacrificed oxen and sheep, and sent to Balaam, and to the princes that were with him.
41 And it came to pass in the morning, that Balak took Balaam, and brought him up into
the high places of Baal; and he saw from thence the utmost part of the people.

This sacrifice by Balak was NOT to YHVH, but to Baal.  Note that the pagan's meal was -also - the result of a sacrifice to their god.

 

Next, a series of sacrifices that appear to be to YHVH (?), instigated by Balaam and administered by both Balaam and Balak:

 Numbers 23:1-6 ASV - 1 And Balaam said unto Balak, Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven bullocks and seven rams. 2 And Balak did as Balaam had spoken; and Balak and Balaam offered on every altar a bullock and a ram. 3 And Balaam said unto Balak, Stand by thy burnt-offering, and I will go: peradventure Jehovah will come to meet me; and whatsoever he showeth me I will tell thee. And he went to a bare height. 4 And God met Balaam: and he said unto him, I have prepared the seven altars, and I have offered up a bullock and a ram on every altar. 5 And Jehovah put a word in Balaam's mouth, and said, Return unto Balak, and thus thou shalt speak. 6 And he returned unto him, and, lo, he was standing by his burnt-offering, he, and all the princes of Moab.

Result: Balaam's mouth spoke blessings upon Israel.

 

Numbers 23:11-17 ASV - 11 And Balak said unto Balaam, What hast thou done unto me? I took thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast blessed them altogether. 12 And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which Jehovah putteth in my mouth? 13 And Balak said unto him, Come, I pray thee, with me unto another place, from whence thou mayest see them; thou shalt see but the utmost part of them, and shalt not see them all: and curse me them from thence. 14 And he took him into the field of Zophim, to the top of Pisgah, and built seven altars, and offered up a bullock and a ram on every altar. 15 And he said unto Balak, Stand here by thy burnt-offering, while I meet Jehovah yonder. 16 And Jehovah met Balaam, and put a word in his mouth, and said, Return unto Balak, and thus shalt thou speak. 17 And he came to him, and, lo, he was standing by his burnt-offering, and the princes of Moab with him. And Balak said unto him, What hath Jehovah spoken?

Result: Balaam's mouth spoke blessings upon Israel.

 

Numbers 23:25-30 ASV -  25 And Balak said unto Balaam, Neither curse them at all, nor bless them at all. 26 But Balaam answered and said unto Balak, Told not I thee, saying, All that Jehovah speaketh, that I must do? 27 And Balak said unto Balaam, Come now, I will take thee unto another place; peradventure it will please God that thou mayest curse me them from thence. 28 And Balak took Balaam unto the top of Peor, that looketh down upon the desert. 29 And Balaam said unto Balak, Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven bullocks and seven rams. 30 And Balak did as Balaam had said, and offered up a bullock and a ram on every altar.

 

Numbers 24:1 And when Balaam saw that it pleased Jehovah to bless Israel, he went not, as at the other times, to meet with enchantments, but he set his face toward the wilderness.
2 And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel dwelling according to their tribes; and
the Spirit of God came upon him.

Result: Balaam's mouth spoke blessings upon Israel.

 

Numbers 24:10 And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together; and Balak said unto Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed them these three times.

 

Numbers 24:25 And Balaam rose up, and went and returned to his place; and Balak also went his way.

In the recent "Korah" portion of Torah, we read that Korah, Dathan and Abiram (Num.16:31) and the 250 men that offered incense to YHVH were killed by YHVH.  However, they were under the Sinai Covenant with YHVH, and Balak and Balaam and their cohorts were not.

 

 

Israel must abide by the Sinai Covenant:

Numbers 25:1-13 ASV - 1 And Israel abode in Shittim; and the people began to play the harlot with the daughters of Moab: 2 for they called the people unto the sacrifices of their gods; and the people did eat, and bowed down to their gods. 3 And Israel joined himself unto Baal-peor: and the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Israel. 4 And Jehovah said unto Moses, Take all the chiefs of the people, and hang them up unto Jehovah before the sun, that the fierce anger of Jehovah may turn away from Israel. 5 And Moses said unto the judges of Israel, Slay ye every one his men that have joined themselves unto Baal-peor. 6 And, behold, one of the children of Israel came and brought unto his brethren a Midianitish woman in the sight of Moses, and in the sight of all the congregation of the children of Israel, while they were weeping at the door of the tent of meeting. 7 And when Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, saw it, he rose up from the midst of the congregation, and took a spear in his hand; 8 and he went after the man of Israel into the pavilion, and thrust both of them through, the man of Israel, and the woman through her body. So the plague was stayed from the children of Israel. 9 And those that died by the plague were twenty and four thousand. 10 And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, 11 Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, hath turned my wrath away from the children of Israel, in that he was jealous with my jealousy among them, so that I consumed not the children of Israel in my jealousy.

 

“he was jealous with my jealousy” –

בְּקַנְאֹו b’qanō    (H7065  קָנָא qana)

אֶת־קִנְאָתִי et-qinatē  (H7068  קִנְאָה qin'ah)

LXX: εν-in τω-the   2206-1473 ζηλώσαί μου-my being jealous  τον-the 2205 ζήλον  zeal εν-in  αυτοίς-them;

 

 

Cont. Numbers 25:12 Wherefore say, Behold, I give unto him my covenant of peace: 13 and it shall be unto him, and to his seed after him, the covenant of an everlasting priesthood; because he was jealous for his God, and made atonement for the children of Israel.

God can make new covenants. God does not change, but God certainly makes changes. Here we may see YHVH's new covenant with Phinehas into an everlasting priesthood as showing that Phinehas is a type of Messiah Yeshua.

 

Micah 5:2-8 ASV - 2 But thou, Beth-lehem Ephrathah, which art little to be among the thousands of Judah, out of thee shall one come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting. 3 Therefore will he give them up, until the time that she who travaileth hath brought forth: then the residue of his brethren shall return unto the children of Israel. 4 And he shall stand, and shall feed his flock in the strength of Jehovah, in the majesty of the name of Jehovah his God: and they shall abide; for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth. 5 And this man shall be our peace. When the Assyrian shall come into our land, and when he shall tread in our palaces, then shall we raise against him seven shepherds, and eight principal men. 6 And they shall waste the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nimrod in the entrances thereof: and he shall deliver us from the Assyrian, when he cometh into our land, and when he treadeth within our border. 7 And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many peoples as dew from Jehovah, as showers upon the grass, that tarry not for man, nor wait for the sons of men. 8 And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the nations, in the midst of many peoples, as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep; who, if he go through, treadeth down and teareth in pieces, and there is none to deliver.

 

“the remnant of Jacob” = Jews.  - Jews are still dispersed throughout the nations. And Jewish Christians are prevented from going to Israel by “Orthodox” Jews. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Romans 11

v1 I-am-saying therefore, (has) the God pushed-away-from-himself his people?  (No!)  May-it-not-come-to-pass; for I myself also am (an) Israelite, out-of seed of-Abraham, of-(the)-tribe of-Benjamin. [“No!”- μή G3361 –requires a negative answer]

v2 The God (has) not pushed-away-from-himself his people whom he-came-to-know-before. Or are-YOU not knowing-absolutely what the scripture is-saying in (the history of) Elias, as he-is-interceding With-the God down-upon the Israeli?

v3 Lord, they-killed your prophets, they-demolished your altars, and-I myself-was-left-remaining alone and they-are-seeking my soul.

v4 BUT what is the divine-information saying to-him? I-have-left-behind to-myself seven-thousand men, they-who bent not knee to-the Baal.

v5 Thus therefore also in the now season (a) remnant has-come-to-pass-and-still-is of-favor according-to choice;

v6 But if by-favor, no-more out-of works, since the favor no-more is-becoming favor.

v7 What then? What Israel is-seeking-after, this it-attained not, but the choice attained; but the others were-petrified,

v8 Even-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written:  The God gave to-them (a) spirit of-compunction, eyes not to-be-looking and ears not to-be-hearing, till of-the today day.

v9 And David is-saying:  Let their table become into (a) snare and into (a) hunting and into (an) entrapment and into (a) repayment for-them,

v10 Let their eyes be-made-dark (so as) not to-be-looking, and you-bend-completely their back through every-(thing).

v11 I-am-saying therefore, (Have) they-slipped in-order-that they-might-fall? (No!) May-it not come-to-pass; BUT by-their offence the salvation to-the Gentiles, with-reference-to to-provoke them to-jealousy.

“jealousy” -παραζηλῶσαι  G3863 -From παρά (G3844) and ζηλόω (G2206)

v12 But if their offence (is) riches of-(a)-world and their inferiority (is) riches of-nations, in-how-much more their fulness.

v13 But I-am-saying to-YOU to-the Gentiles; On as-much-as on-the-one-hand therefore I myself-am (an) apostle of-nations, I-am-glorifying my ministry,

v14 If-by-any-means I-shall-provoke-to-jealousy  of-my flesh and I-might-save some out-of them.

“jealousy” - παραζηλώσω G3863 -From παρά (G3844) and ζηλόω (G2206)

Cont. Romans 11:15 For if the casting-off of-them (is) reconciliation of-(a)-world, what the taking-near if not life out-of dead (ones)?

v16 But if the firstfruit (is) holy, also the lump; and if the root (is) holy, also the branches.

v17 But if some of the branches were-broken-out, but you being (a) wild-olive-tree yourself-were-grafted-in among [ἐν en] them and you-became (a) fellow-partner of-the root (and?)  of-the fatness of-the olive-tree,

v18 You-be not boasting-against the branches; but if you-are-boasting-against (them), you yourself-are not bearing the root BUT the root you.

v19 You-will-say therefore: Branches were-broken-out in-order-that I myself-might-be-grafted-in.

v20 Rightly: they-were-broken-out by-the distrust, but you yourself-have-stood-and-still-are-standing by-the trust. You-be not having-an-opinion-of high-things, BUT you-be-fearing-for-yourself;

v21 For if the God spared not of-the branches according-to nature, neither will-he-spare of-you.

v22 See therefore graciousness and severity of-God:  on-the-one-hand on the (ones) having-fallen severity, on-the-other-hand on you graciousness of God, if you-might-continue in-the graciousness, since you yourself also will-be-chopped-away,

v23 But also-those, if they-might not continue in-the distrust, they-will-be-grafted-in; for the God is powerful to-graft them in again.

v24 For if you yourself-were-chopped-away out-of the wild-olive-tree according-to nature and from nature you-were-grafted-in [ενεκεντρισθης] into [εἰς eis] (a) cultivated-olive, by-how-much rather these, the (ones) according-to nature, will-be-grafted-in [εγκεντρισθησονται] to-their-own olive-tree.

v25 For I-am not willing (for) YOU to-be-being-ignorant brothers, (of) this mystery, in-order that YOU-might not be prudent in yourselves, that petrifaction has-come-to-pass-and-still-is from part to-the Israeli, until of-which (time) the fulness of-the Gentiles might-come-in,

v26 And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written:  The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob.

v27 And this (is) the covenant from me to-them, at-the-time-that I-might-remove-for-myself their sins.

v28 On-the-one-hand enemies according-to the good-news because-of YOU, on-the-other-hand cherished (ones) according-to the choice because-of the fathers;

Cont. Romans 11:29 For the bestowed-favors and the calling of-the God (are) unregrettable.

v30 For as-altogether YOU yourselves at-one-time disobeyed the God, but now YOU-had-mercy-bestowed in-the disobedience of-these.

v31 Thus these also now disobeyed in-order-that by your mercy they themselves also might now have-mercy-bestowed.

v32 For the God shut-together all the (ones) with-reference-to disobedience in-order-that he-might-have-mercy (on) all the (ones).

v33 O depth of-God's riches and wisdom and knowledge; as unsearchable his sentences and untraceable his ways.

v34 For who came-to-know (the) mind of Jehovah? Or who became his fellow-counsellor?

v35 Or who gave-before to-him, and it-will-be-repaid to-him?

v36 Because out-of him and through him and with-reference-to him (are) the all-things; to-him (be) the glory with-reference-to the ages:  Amen.

 

Thayer on  ἐγκεντρίζω egkentrizō "grafted-in" :

http://www.blbclassic.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G1461&t=ASV

I think that is correct: When Gentiles become Christians they enter into fellowship via the Body of Messiah with The People (i.e. Jewish Christians) for whom the Messianic salvation is destined.

 

 

 

Revelation 2:12 And to-the messenger of-the assembly in Pergamum you-write: These-things-here the (one) having the sword, namely-the two-edged, namely-the sharp is-saying:
v13 I-know-absolutely where you-are-residing; where-in-which (is)
the throne of-the Satan; and you-are-retaining my name, and you-denied not my trust, also in the days Antipas my witness [Ἀντιπᾶς ὁ μάρτυς], my trustworthy (one), who was-killed beside YOU, where-in-which the Satan is-residing.
v14 BUT I-am-holding down-upon you (a) few-things, that you-are-having there (ones) retaining
the doctrine of-Balaam, who was teaching to-the Balak to-cast (an) entrapment in-sight of-the sons of-Israel, to-eat idolatrous-sacrifices and to-commit-prostitution.
v15 Thus
you yourself are-having also (ones) retaining the doctrine of-the Nicolaitans likewise.
v16 You-
repent therefore; but if not, I-am-coming to-you speedily and I-shall-war with them in the sword of my mouth.
v17 The (one) having (an) ear let-him-hear what the Spirit is-saying to-the assemblies. To-the (one) having-victory I-shall-give to-him of-the manna, namely-of-the (manna) having-been-and-still-hidden, and I-shall-give to-him (a) white pebble, and on the pebble (a) new name having-been-and-still-written, and which not-one knows-absolutely if not [except] the (one) taking (it).

 

Revelation 2:18 And to-the messenger of-the assembly in Thyatira you-write: These-things-here the son of-the God, namely-the (one) having his eyes as (a) flame of-fire, and his feet like to-chalcolibanus is-saying:
v19 I-know-absolutely
your works and the charity and the trust and the ministry and your perseverance, and your works namely-the last much-more (than) the first.
v20 BUT I-am-holding down-upon you that you-are-letting-be
the woman Jezabel, namely-the (one) saying herself (a) prophetess, and she-is-teaching and she-is-leading-astray my slaves to-commit-prostitution and to-eat idolatrous-sacrifices;

v21 And I-gave to-her time in-order-that she-might-repent, and she-is not willing to-repent out-of her prostitution.
v22 Behold I-am-casting her into a bed and
the (ones) committing-adultery with her into great tribulation, if they-will not repent out-of her works;
v23 And her children I-shall-kill in death;
and all the assemblies will-come-to-know that I myself-am the (one) searching kidneys and hearts, and I-shall-give to-YOU to-each (one) according-to YOUR works.
It should be noted that many of the "Christians" around the world that are being persecuted right now are Roman Catholics.

The RCC exists as Satan's false "body/assembly of Christ" (A.K.A. "church" which is Mystery Babylon - see Apologetics 22-25 by R.Mount) within the Thyatira assembly period. I think it important to mentally separate the true believer in the Roman Catholic Church from the Roman Catholic Church, the latter being the seventh head of the Beast of Rev. 13 & 17. True believers are instructed by God to come out of the RCC:

Revelation 18:4 And I-heard another voice out-of the heaven saying:  YOU-come-out, my people, out-of her, in-order-that YOU-might not participate-with her sins, and in-order-that YOU-might not take out-of her blows.

v5 Because her sins were-united unto the heaven, and the God had-in-memory her unrighteous-acts.

v6 YOU-give-back to-her as she also gave-back, and YOU-double the (things) double according-to her works; in the cup in-which she-mingled YOU-mingle to-her double;

The papacy (RCC) has not changed, as the pope recently reiterated RCC doctine by saying there is no salvation outside the RCC.  A Lie.

http://www.worthynews.com/16807-pope-stirs-controversy-amongst-evangelicals/feed

 

APOLOGETICS 22:  THE AUTHORITY OF SATAN

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT-APOLOGETICS/Apologetics-22.PDF

 

APOLOGETICS 23:  SATAN GOES UNDERGROUND

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT-APOLOGETICS/Apologetics-23.PDF

 

APOLOGETICS 24:  "THE WHOLE WORLD IS HER SEAT"

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT-APOLOGETICS/Apologetics-24.PDF

 

APOLOGETICS 25:  "A Season, and Seasons, and Half Of-a-Season"

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT-APOLOGETICS/Apologetics-25.PDF

 

 

 

Cont. Revelation 2:24 But to-YOU I-am-saying, (namely) to-the-others (plural), namely-to-the (ones) in Thyatira, as-many-as are not holding this doctrine, they-who came not to-know the deep (things) of-the Satan, as they-are-saying: I-am not casting on YOU (plural) another weight;
v25 Further which-(thing) YOU-are-holding, YOU-retain until
I-might-be-present.

 

v26 And the (one) (singular, so this is not “the others” and “YOU” of vs24-25) having-victory and the (one) keeping my works until (the) finish, I-shall-give to-him authority over the Gentiles,

v27 And he-will-shepherd them in (a) rod of-iron, as the vessels namely-the (ones) of-pottery (are) being-shattered, as I myself also have-taken-and-still-have of my Father,
v28 And
I-shall-give to-him the star namely-the (one) belonging-to-the-morning.

Jesus gives this one the star namely the star belonging to the morning. Is this star the Holy Spirit? Is this star Israel?

 

 Note vs18 - Jesus is the one speaking here. Jesus gives the one having victory authority over the Gentiles. Jesus apparently gives (?) this one a rod of iron, as we know Jesus has a rod of iron (vs27).

So the shepherd in Rev.2:27 is not Jesus.

 

Revelation 12:5  And she-brought-forth (a) son, (a) male, who is-about to-be-shepherding all the Gentiles with (an) iron rod; and her child was-seized to the God and to his throne.

 

Psalm 2:6 Yet I have set my king Upon my holy hill of Zion.

7 I will tell of the decree: Jehovah said unto me, Thou art my son; This day have I begotten thee.

8 Ask of me, and I will give thee the nations for thine inheritance, And the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; Thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.

10 Now therefore be wise, O ye kings: Be instructed, ye judges of the earth.

11 Serve Jehovah with fear, And rejoice with trembling.

12 Kiss the son, lest he be angry, and ye perish in the way, For his wrath [c]will soon be kindled. Blessed are all they that take refuge in him.

Psalm 18:1 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David the servant of Jehovah, who spake unto Jehovah the words of this song in the day that Jehovah delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: and he said,

I love thee, O Jehovah, my strength.

David is speaking:

 v39 For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.

Cont. Psalm 18:40 Thou hast also made mine enemies turn their backs unto me, That I might cut off them that hate me.

41 They cried, but there was none to save; Even unto Jehovah, but he answered them not.

42 Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind; I did cast them out as the mire of the streets.

43 Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; Thou hast made me the head of the nations: A people whom I have not known shall serve me.

44 As soon as they hear of me they shall obey me; The foreigners shall submit themselves unto me.

Note that Jesus knew/knows all the nations, David did/does not.

 

Cont. Revelation 2:29 The (one) having (an) ear let-him-hear what the Spirit is-saying to-the assemblies.

Note "assemblies" is plural.  We are to listen to what God is saying to all these seven assemblies.

 

 

Acts 15:1 And some have-come-down from the Judea were-teaching the brothers that unless YOU-were-circumcised to-the custom of-the Moses, YOU-are not being-able to-be-saved.
v2 But (after) not (a) little-bit of-strife and of-debate having-come-to-pass by-the Paul and by-the Barnabas with them, they-assigned Paul and Barnabas to-be-ascending and some others out-of them to the apostles and elders into Jerusalem concerning this controversy.
v3 On-the-one-hand therefore the (ones) having-been-sent-forward by the assembly were-going through both the Phoenicia and Samaria narrating-in-detail
the turning-around of-the Gentiles, and they-were-making great joy for-all the brothers.
v4 But having-come-to-be-alongside into Jerusalem they-were-accepted from
the assembly and of-the apostles and of-the elders, and-additionally they-told as-many-things-as the God did with them.
Cont. Acts 15:5 But some of-the (ones) having-trusted-and-still-trusting, from the sect of-the Pharisees stood-forth, saying that it-is-essential to-be-circumcising them and-additionally to-be-delivering-a-message to-be-keeping the law of-Moses.
v6 Both the apostles and the elders were-gathered-together to-see concerning this word.
v7 But (after) much debating-together having-come-to-pass, Peter having-stood-up said to-them: Men brothers, YOU yourselves-are-comprehending that from ancient days the God chose-for-himself among us (that)
the Gentiles to-hear the word of-the good-news through my mouth and to-trust,
v8 And
God the knower-of-hearts bore-witness to-them having-given the Spirit namely-the Holy according-as also to-us,
v9 And he-discriminated nothing between both us and them, having-cleansed their hearts by-the trust.
v10 Now therefore why are-YOU-trying
the God, to-place-upon on the neck of-the disciples (a) yoke, which neither our fathers nor we ourselves-were-strong-enough to-bear?
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YOUR Attention please, Messy-Antics:

v11 But through the favor of-the Lord Jesus we-are-trusting to-be-saved according-to which manner those-also.

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v12 But all the multitude was silent, and they-were-hearing Barnabas and Paul explicating as-many signs and wonders as the God did among the Gentiles through them.
v13 But after they (were) silent James answered saying: Men brothers, YOU-hear of-me.
v14 Simeon explicated according-as firstly the God visited to-take out-of nations
(a) people for-his name.
v15 And
to-this the words of-the prophets are-agreeing according-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written: (Amos 9:11-12)
v16 After these-things I-shall-turn-about and
I-shall-build-again the tabernacle of-David namely-the (one) having-fallen-and-still-fallen, and the-things of-it having-been-and-still-turned-down I-shall-build-again and I-shall-make it straight-again,

Note: YHVH rebuilds this tabernacle.  Men do not build it.

1 Corinthians 3:9 For we-are fellow-workers of God; (a) farm of-God, YOU-are (a) building of-God.

1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary  [ναὸς – naos] of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling [οἰκεῖ - oikei] in YOU?"

Cont. Acts 15:17 In-which-case the (ones) left-down of-the MEN might-seek-out the Lord, even all the Gentiles on whom my name has-been-and-still-is-called-upon upon them, Jehovah is-saying, The (one) doing these-things,
v18 Known-things from an age.
v19 On-this-account I myself-am-judging not to-be-harassing
the (ones) from the Gentiles turning-around on the God,
v20 BUT to-send-
an-epistle
to-them to-be-holding-off-for-themselves of-the contaminations of-the idols and of-the prostitution and (a)-thing-strangled and of-the blood.
v21 For
Moses out-of ancient generations is-having according-to (a) city the (ones) preaching him, being-read in the synagogues according-to every Sabbath.
v22 Then it-seemed (best) to-the apostles and to-the elders together-with
the total assembly to-send men having-been-chosen-by-themselves out-of them into Antioch together-with the Paul and Barnabas, Judas the (one) being-called Barsabbas and Silas, men being-governors among the brothers,
v23 Having-written through their hand:

The apostles and the elder brothers to-the brothers namely-the (ones) out-of nations according-to the Antioch and Syria and Cilicia to-be-rejoicing.
v24
Since-indeed we-heard that some out-of us disturbed YOU by-words unsettling YOUR souls to-whom we-did not give-strict-order,
v25 It-seemed (best) to
-us having-become with-one-accord, to-send men having-been-chosen-by-our-selves to YOU together-with our cherished Barnabas and Paul.
v26
Men having-given-over-and-still-giving-over their souls in-behalf-of the name of-our Lord Jesus Messiah.
v27 We-have-dispatched-and-are-dispatching therefore Judas and Silas, and they through word are-reporting the same-things.
v28 For it-seemed (best) to-
the Spirit namely-the Holy and to-us to-ourselves-be-placing-upon YOU not-one much-more weight with-the-exception of-these of-compulsion,
v29 To-be-holding-off-for-yourselves of-idolatrous-sacrifices and of-blood and of-(things)-strangled and of-prostitution; maintaining yourselves out-of which-things YOU-will-practise well. Farewell.  (And that is that!)

 

For those that trust in Yeshua in the New Covenant relationship, food is food, thanks to God. But if someone else thinks the food has a connection to another god, then we are not to partake of it. Here is another difficult passage that goes with "this way":

1 Corinthians 10:13 Trial has not taken-and-is-still not taking YOU if not (a) human (one); but the God (is) trustworthy, who will not allow YOU to-be-tried above what YOU-are-being-able, BUT he-will-make with the trial also the outcome (for) YOU to-be-being-able to undergo (it).

v14 For-which-very-reason, my cherished (ones), YOU-be-fleeing from the idolatry.
v15 As to-prudent-(ones) I-am-saying; YOU yourselves judge what I-am-stating.
v16
The cup of-the blessing which we-are-blessing, is-it NOT participation of-the blood of-the Messiah? The bread which we-are-breaking-in-pieces, is-it NOT participation of-the body of-the Messiah?
v17
Because we, the many, are one bread, one body; for we all are-sharing out-of the one bread.
v18 YOU-be-looking-at
the Israeli according-to flesh; are not the (ones) eating the sacrifices partners of-the altar?

Be merciful towards their limitations (see Romans 11:31 & Parashat Phinehas):

 Hebrews 13:10  "We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat."

v19 What therefore am-I-stating? That (an)-idolatrous-sacrifice is something? or that (an) idol is something?
v20 BUT that
what (things) the Gentiles are sacrificing, they-are-sacrificing to-demons and not to-God, but I-am not willing YOU to-be-becoming partners of-the demons.
v21
YOU-are not being-able to-be-drinking (a) cup of-Jehovah and (a) cup of-demons; YOU-are not being-able to-be-sharing of-a-table of-Jehovah and of-a-table of-demons.
v22 Or are-we-provoking the Lord to-jealousy? Are-we stronger (ones) (than) he?
v23
All-things are-legitimate, BUT not all-things are-being-advantageous; all-things are-legitimate, BUT not all-things are-building-up.
v24 Let no-one be-seeking the (thing) of-himself BUT each (one) the (thing) of-the different (one).
v25 Everything being-offered-for-sale in (a) meat-market YOU-be-eating, examining not-one-thing because-of the conscience;


Cont. 1Corinthians 10:26 For of-the Lord (is) the earth and the fulness of-it.
v27 If
someone of-the unbelieving (ones) is-calling YOU and YOU-are-willing to-be-proceeding, YOU-be-eating every thing being-placed-beside YOU, examining not-one-thing because-of the conscience.
v28 But if
someone might-say to-YOU; This is (an) idolatrous-sacrifice, YOU-be not eating because-of that (one), the (one) having-disclosed (it) and the conscience;
v29 But I-am-saying conscience
NOT the (one) of-himself BUT the (one) of-the different (one). For to-what-end is my freedom being-judged by another conscience?
v30 If
I myself am-sharing in-favor, why am-I-being-blasphemed in-behalf-of what I myself-am-giving-thanks?
v31
Whether therefore YOU-are-eating or YOU-are-drinking or anything YOU-are-doing, YOU-be-doing all-things with-reference-to (the) glory of-God.
v32 YOU-be-becoming (ones) not-causing-to-stumble even
to-Jews and to-Greeks and to-the assembly of-the God,
v33 According-as I-also (in) all-things am-pleasing all, not seeking the (thing) advantageous of-myself BUT the (thing) of-the many, in-order-that they-might-be-saved.

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v1
YOU-be-becoming imitators of-me, according-as I-also of-Messiah.

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

 

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~June 27-28, 2014; June 26-27, 2015; July 15-16, 2016; June 30-July1, 2017; June 22-23, 2018; July 12-13, 2019; July 3-4, 2020~~

Parashat Chukat - חֻקַּת

"decree of"
Torah portion:
Numbers  19:1 - 22:1

Haftarah portion:

Judges 11:1-33
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Hebrews 9:11-28

John 3:10-21

In 2020, Chukat was read with Balak

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so.  

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Hebrew 9:11 But Messiah having-come-to-be-alongside chief-priest of-the future good-things, through the greater and more-perfect tabernacle not made-by-hand, this is not of-this creation,
v12 Nor through blood of-he-goats and of-calves, but through (his) own blood he-went-in all-at-once into the holy-places, having-found eternal redemption.
v13 For if the blood of-he-goats and of-bulls and ashes of-a-heifer sprinkling the (ones) having-been-and-still-defiled is-making-holy to the cleanness of-the flesh,
v14 By-how-much more will the blood of-the Messiah, who through (the) eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to-the God, cleanse your conscience from dead works with-reference-to-be-serving (the) living God?


v15 And because-of this he-is
mediator of-a-new-quality covenant, in-which-case a-death (is) having-come-to-pass with-reference-to redemption-back of-the transgressions on the first covenant, the (ones) having-been-and-still-being-called might take the promise of-the eternal inheritance.


v16 For where-in-which (there-is-a) covenant, (it-is) (a) necessity (a) death to-be-being-brought from-the (one) having-himself-covenanted;
v17 For (a) covenant on deads (is) firm, since it-is (not) at-any-time being-strong when the (one) having-himself-covenanted is-living.
v18 Whence neither has
the first (covenant) been-and-still-is-dedicated separate-from blood.
v19 For of-every commandment having-been-spoken according-to
the law by Moses to-all the people, having-taken the blood of-the calves and of-the he-goats with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, he-sprinkled both the little-book itself and all the people,
v20 Saying: This (is) the blood of-the covenant which the God commanded to YOU.
v21 He also sprinkled the tabernacle but even all the vessels of-the public-ministry likewise with-the blood.
v22 And according-to
the law nearly all-things (are) being-cleansed in blood, and separate-from shedding-of-blood forgiveness is not coming-to-pass.

*
v23 On-the-one-hand therefore (a) necessity the copies of-the (things) in the heavens to-be-being-cleansed with-these, on-the-other-hand the (things) themselves in-(the)-heavenlies with-better sacrifices beside these.
v24 For the Messiah went not in into
holy (places) made-by-hands, patterns-in-turn of-the authentic (things), BUT into the heaven itself, now to-be-revealed to-the face of-the God in-behalf-of us;
v25 But-not in-order-that he-might-be-offering himself often, as-altogether the chief-priest is-going-in into the holy (places) according-to (each) year in blood belonging-to-another,
v26 Since it-was-essential he suffer often from casting-down of (the) world; but at-this-instant, once he-has-been-and-still-is-manifested upon complete-finish of-the ages with-reference-to (a) disregarding of-the sin through his sacrifice.
v27 And according-to as-much-as it-is-being-laid-away for-the MEN once to-die-off but after this, (a) judgement,
v28 Thus also the Messiah, once having-been-offered with-reference-to bring(ing)-up sins of-many, out-of (a) second (time) he-will-be-seen separate-from sin by-the (ones) waiting-anxiously (for) him with-reference-to salvation.

 

* It seems to me that we should not mistake the Torah for the Word of God, whom was, of course, fully operational alongside the Torah (“The word of Jehovah came...” Ezk. 37:15; Zech. 4:8; Jer.2:1). Yeshua, in the form of The Word, gave Moses the Torah (instructions) for the Sinai Covenant.  Along with this thinking, I often see the superiority of The Word in operation in the scriptures. As we read and re-read the Bible, I am often seeing/hearing the scriptures testify that the Living Word is what gives the Good News/Gospel its primacy. That the testimony of the scriptures provides a “guideline” (parameters) for knowing what to look for in regards to the Living Word is important. So while the Torah (part of the scriptures) guides us -for now- to the Living Word, we may understand in that sense that the Torah is subservient to the Word of God. I don’t want to talk in circles here, but I don’t want to be high-minded. There was/is a Glory to the Old Covenant, although alongside the New Covenant it pales to a spiritual darkness. A friend, now with the Lord, once wrote that the Law of the New Covenant is the Spirit. So in that thinking, I can see how perhaps the Law of the Old Covenant, i.e. the Torah, might need a “cleansing” in the Light of the New Covenant Law, i.e. the Spirit of YHVH. My thinking is that we should be careful here, but not stagnant. My thinking is that I’m mostly stagnant in my thinking. Onward from that which I cannot wrap my head around: What a Wonder is our Savior, Messiah Yeshua!

 

 

 

The Red Heifer

 

Numbers 19:1 And Jehovah spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying, 

2 This is the statute of the law which Jehovah hath commanded, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring thee a red heifer without spot, wherein is no blemish, and upon which never came yoke. 

3 And ye shall give her unto Eleazar the priest, and he shall bring her forth without the camp, and one shall slay her before his face: 

 

vs 2 "statute" - from the Hebrew word  חֻקַּת chukat or chuqqat (variances in the way the koof        (קַּ) is transliterated), which is derived from חֻקָּה  chuqqah (Strong's H2708).

 

"the law" is from הַתֹּורָה  hatorah, which is the form “the Torah” (הַ ha) תּוֹרָה  towrah).

 

As shown elsewhere on this page, a statute - chukat - is a decree that doesn't make sense to man.  God said do it, so the Jews were to obey.

 

The red heifer is sacrificed outside the camp - outside the temple - and was without spot or blemish.  Note also the red heifer was never under the yoke.

 

Numbers 19:6 and the priest shall take cedar-wood, and hyssop, and scarlet, and cast it into the midst of the burning of the heifer.  

The red heifer is burned along with cedar, hyssop and scarlet.  

 

The ashes were mixed with water and sprinkled on a person that was unclean by reason of contact with a dead person - or even a bone of a man.  Interestingly, those that came in contact with the red heifer at any time in this process were deemed unclean.  Yet the thing that made them unclean was used to clean those that had become unclean (vs 7-13). And so, "and God said" (chukat!), and so they obeyed.

 

This statute also affected the stranger (גָּר  ger) that sojourned with Israel (vs 10).

 

The Red Heifer is a type/shadow of Jesus Christ:

Hebrews 13:12 "On-this-account Jesus also, in-order-that he-might-make-holy the people through his-own blood, he-suffered without the gate."

 

To read about how the red heifer was a type (shadow) of Jesus, read the following article by John Parsons:

Yeshua our Red Heifer

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Chukat/Red_Cow/red_cow.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Num 20:1-13 ASV - 1 And the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, came into the wilderness of Zin in the first month: and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there. 2 And there was no water for the congregation: and they assembled themselves together against Moses and against Aaron. 3 And the people strove with Moses, and spake, saying, Would that we had died when our brethren died before Jehovah!

4 And why have ye brought the assembly of Jehovah into this wilderness, that we should die there, we and our beasts? 5 And wherefore have ye made us to come up out of Egypt, to bring us in unto this evil place? it is no place of seed, or of figs, or of vines, or of pomegranates; neither is there any water to drink. 6 And Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly unto the door of the tent of meeting, and fell upon their faces: and the glory of Jehovah appeared unto them. 7 And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, 8 Take the rod, and assemble the congregation, thou, and Aaron thy brother, and speak ye unto the rock before their eyes, that it give forth its water; and thou shalt bring forth to them water out of the rock; so thou shalt give the congregation and their cattle drink. 9 And Moses took the rod from before Jehovah, as he commanded him. 10 And Moses and Aaron gathered the assembly together before the rock, and he said unto them, Hear now, ye rebels; shall we bring you forth water out of this rock? 11 And Moses lifted up his hand, and smote the rock with his rod twice: and water came forth abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their cattle. 12 And Jehovah said unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed not in me, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them. 13 These are the waters of Meribah; because the children of Israel strove with Jehovah, and he was sanctified in them.

 

That Rock was Messiah (1Cor.10:4).  Moses was told to speak to the Rock, yet he spoke against the Rock ("shall we bring...") and struck the rock twice.  For this, Moses and Aaron were not allowed into the promised land. Moses was eventually allowed into the land, as he was seen on the Mount of Transformation with Elijah. So then Elijah has come...

 

Matthew 17:1 And after six days the Jesus is-taking-along-with-himself the Peter and James and John his brother, and he-is-bringing them up into (a) high mountain privately.
v2 And he-was-transformed in-front of-them, and his face shown as the sun, but his garments-(himation) became white as the light;
v3 And behold, Moses and Elijah were-seen by-them speaking-together with him.
v4 But the Peter having-answered said to-the Jesus, Lord, it-is fine (for) us to-be here. If you-are-willing let-us-make here three booths; one for-you, and one for-Moses, and one for-Elijah.
v5 Yet (as) he (was) speaking, behold, (a) cloud full-of-light overshadowed them: and behold, (a) voice out-of the cloud, saying,
This is my son, namely-the-(one) cherished, with whom I-thought-well: YOU-be-hearing of-him.

Shema Israel: Yeshua (salvation).   Moses (Sinai law) and Elijah (the Prophets) are removed out of sight...at least for now...
v6 And the disciples having-heard fell upon their face, and they-feared extremely.
v7 And
the Jesus having-come-near he-handled of-them, and said, YOU-be-raised, and YOU-be not fearing.
v8 But having-elevated their eyes
they-saw no one unless the Jesus alone.
v9 And (as) they (were) descending from the mountain the Jesus commanded to-them, saying, Might-YOU-say to-no-one the vision, till of-which the son of-the MAN might-stand-again out-of dead-(ones).


v10 And his disciples questioned him, saying, Why therefore are the scribes saying that it-is-essential (for) Elijah to-come first?
v11 But
the Jesus having-answered said to-them, On-the-one-hand Elijah is-coming first and he-will-restore all-(things).
v12 On-the-other-hand I-am-saying to-YOU that Elijah already came
, and they-came not-to-know him-thoroughly, BUT they-did with him as-many-(things)-as they-willed. Thus also the son of-the MAN is-being-about to-be-suffering by them.
v13 Then the disciples perceived that he-said to-them concerning John the Baptist.


"Elijah is-coming first and he-will-restore all-(things)" - This hasn't happened yet, but it will.  When Elijah restores all things, then IF he restores a Tabernacle or Temple service - that will be ok for those Jews that need those things.

Numbers 21:5 And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for there is no bread, and there is no water; and our soul loatheth this light bread.
6 And Jehovah sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.
7 And the people came to Moses, and said, We have sinned, because we have spoken against Jehovah, and against thee; pray unto Jehovah, that he take away the serpents from us. And Moses prayed for the people.
:8 And Jehovah said unto Moses,
Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a standard: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he seeth it, shall live.
9 And Moses made a serpent of brass, and set it upon the standard: and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he looked unto the serpent of brass, he lived.

 

 

1 Corinthians 10:1 For I-am not being-willing (for) YOU to-be-being ignorant, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud and all went-through the sea,
v2 And they all baptized-themselves with-reference-to the Moses in the cloud and in the sea,
v3 And they all ate the same spiritual food,
v4 And they all drank the same spiritual drink; for they-were-drinking out-of (a) spiritual rock following,
but the rock was the Messiah.
v5 BUT with the many-more of-them the God thought not well; for they-were-spread-down in the wilderness.
v6 But these-things became our patterns, with-reference-to us, not to-be desirers of-bad-things, according-as also-those desired.
v7 Neither YOU-be-becoming idolaters, according-as some of-them; as it-has-been-and-is-still-written: The people caused-to-be-seated to-eat and to-drink, also stood-again to-be-playing.
v8 Nor let-us-be-committing-prostitution, according-as some of-them committed-prostitution and they-fell, in-one day, twenty three thousands.
v9 Nor let-us-be-tempting the Messiah, according-as some of-them tried, and destroyed-themselves by the serpents.
v10 Nor be-YOU-murmuring, even-as some of-them murmured, and they-destroyed-themselves by the decimator.

 

v11 But all these-things, (as) patterns, were happening to-those, but it-was-written toward admonition of-us, with-reference-to whom the finishes of-the ages has-arrived.
v12 So-that let the (one) seeming to-have-stood-and-still-be-standing be-looking (that) he-might not fall.
v13 Trial has not taken-and-is-still not taking YOU if not (a) human (one); but the God (is) trustworthy, who will not allow YOU to-be-tried above what YOU-are-being-able, BUT he-will-make with the trial also the outcome (for) YOU to-be-being-able to undergo (it).
v14 For-which-very-reason, my cherished (ones), YOU-be-fleeing from the idolatry.
v15 As to-prudent-(ones) I-am-saying; YOU yourselves judge what I-am-stating.

 

 

John 3:1 But there-was (a) MAN out-of the Pharisees, (his) name Nicodemus, (a) ruler of-the Jews;
v2 This (one) came to the Jesus of-night, and said to-him, Rabbi, we-are-knowing-absolutely that you-have-come-and-still-are (a) teacher from God, for no-one is-being-able to-be-doing these signs which you yourself-are-doing unless the God might-be with him.
v3 The Jesus answered and said to-him, Amen amen I-am-saying to-you, Unless someone might-be-
begotten from-above, he-is not being-able to-see the kingdom of-the God.
v4 The Nicodemus is-saying to-him, How is (a) MAN being-able to-be-born being (an) aged-man? Is-he-being-able to-go-in (a) second (time) into the belly of-his mother and to-be-born?
v5 The Jesus answered, Amen amen I-am-saying to-you,
Unless someone might-be-born out-of water and Spirit he-is not being-able to-go-in into the kingdom of-the God.

So would this be a physical water? No, but rather the water of separation from the "ashes" of the "red heifer" (Jesus). (?)

Numbers 19:16 And whosoever in the open field toucheth one that is slain with a sword, or a dead body, or a bone of a man, or a grave, shall be unclean seven days.
17 And for the unclean they shall take of the ashes of the burning of the sin-offering; and running water shall be put thereto in a vessel:
18 and a clean person shall take hyssop, and dip it in the water, and sprinkle it upon the tent, and upon all the vessels, and upon the persons that were there, and upon him that touched the bone, or the slain, or the dead, or the grave:

19 and the clean person shall sprinkle upon the unclean on the third day, and on the seventh day: and on the seventh day he shall purify him; and he shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and shall be clean at even.
20
But the man that shall be unclean, and shall not purify himself, that soul shall be cut off from the midst of the assembly, because he hath defiled the sanctuary of Jehovah: the water for impurity hath not been sprinkled upon him; he is unclean.
21 And it shall be a perpetual statute unto them: and he that sprinkleth the water for impurity shall wash his clothes, and he that toucheth the water for impurity shall be unclean until even.

 

Remember, these things were patterns and shadows for our instruction...

 

 Psalm51

vs1For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David; when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.

 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: According to the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 

vs2 Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin. 

 

 

New Testament/Covenant believers *:

*Are "sprinkled with clean water"

As outlined in Parashat Shoftim, Jesus baptizes (sprinkles) believers in the clean water and blood that comes out of Him via the Holy Spirit.  Remember that when he was crucified he shed BOTH blood and water...

John 19:34 BUT one of-the soldiers with-a-spear stabbed his side, and directly came-out blood and water.

Isaiah 52:15 so shall he sprinkle many nations; kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they understand.

 Hebrews 10:22 Let-us-be-going-to (God) with (an) authentic heart in certainty of-trust, (having) the hearts having-been-sprinkled-and-still-sprinkled from (an) evil conscience and (having) the body having-been-and-still-bathed with-clean water;

 

 

 

Israel will also be sprinkled with clean water, at the compete finish of the age, when all of Jeremiah 31 and Hebrews 8 are completely fulfilled:

Ezekiel  36:23 And I will sanctify my great name, which hath been profaned among the nations, which ye have profaned in the midst of them; and the nations shall know that I am Jehovah, saith the Lord Jehovah, when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes.
 24 For I will take
you from among the nations, and gather you out of all the countries, and will bring you into your own land.
 25 And
I will sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.
 26
A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you; and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh.
 27 And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep mine ordinances, and do them.
 28 And
ye shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; and ye shall be my people, and I will be your God.

 

And so all Israel shall be saved. 

Romans 11:26 And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written: The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob. (c.f. Isa.59.19-21)
v27 And
this (is) the covenant from me to-them, at-the-time-that I-might-remove-for-myself their sins.
v28 On-the-one-hand
enemies according-to the good-news because-of YOU, on-the-other-hand cherished (ones) according-to the choice because-of the fathers;
v29 For
the bestowed-favors and the calling of-the God (are) unregrettable.
v30 For as-altogether
YOU yourselves at-one-time disobeyed the God, but now YOU-had-mercy-bestowed in-the disobedience of-these.

 

v31 Thus these also now disobeyed in-order-that by your mercy they themselves also might now have-mercy-bestowed.
v32 For the God shut-together all the (ones) with-reference-to
disobedience in-order-that he-might-have-mercy (on) all the (ones).

 

v33 O depth of-God's riches and wisdom and knowledge; as unsearchable his sentences and untraceable his ways.
v34 For who came-to-know (the) mind of Jehovah? Or who became his fellow-counselor?
v35 Or who gave-before to-him, and it-will-be-repaid to-him?
v36 Because out-of him and through him and with-reference-to him (are) the all-things; to-him (be) the glory with-reference-to the ages:

Amen.

 


Cont. John 3:6 The (thing) having-been-born out-of the flesh is flesh; and the (thing) having-been-born out-of the Spirit is spirit.

Romans 8:2

"For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus

 made me free from

 the law of the sin and of-the death."


John 3:7 Might-you not marvel that I-said to-you, It-is-essential you to-be-born from-above.

 

v8 The Spirit is-blowing where-in-which he-is-willing, and his voice you-are-hearing, BUT you-are not knowing-absolutely from-whence he-is-coming and where he-is-withdrawing: thus is every-(one) the (one) having-been-born out-of the Spirit.

 

v9 Nicodemus answered and said to-him, How (are) these-(things) being-able to-come-to-pass?
v10 The Jesus answered and said to-him, You yourself-are the teacher of-the Israeli, and are-you not coming-to-know these-(things)?
v11 Amen, amen I-am-saying to-you, That what we-are-knowing-absolutely we-are-speaking, and what we-have-seen-and-still-see we-are-bearing-witness; and YOU-are not taking our witness.
v12 If I-said the earthly-(things) to-YOU, and YOU-are not trusting, how if I-might-say to-YOU the-(things) in-the-heavenlies will-YOU-trust?
v13 And not-one has-ascended-and-is-still-ascended into the heaven unless the (one) having-descended out-of the heaven, the son of-the MAN the (one) being in the heaven.
v14
And according-as Moses raised-to-a-height the serpent in the wilderness, thus it-is-essential the son of-the MAN to-be-raised-to-a-height,
v15 In-order-that every-(one) the (one) trusting with-reference-to him might not perish, BUT he-might-be-having life eternal.

 

Tell me again about his love

v16 For thus the God cherished the world so-that he-gave his son, namely-the only-begotten, in-order-that every-(one) the (one) trusting with-reference-to him might not perish, BUT he-might-be-having life eternal.


v17
For the God dispatched not his son into the world in-order-that he-might-be-judging the world, BUT in-order-that the world might-be-saved through him.
v18
The (one) trusting with-reference-to him is not being-judged; but the (one) not trusting already has-been-and-is-still-judged, because he-has not trusted and still-does-(not)-trust with-reference-to the name of-the only-begotten son of-the God.
v19 But this is the judgement, that
the light has-come-and-is-still into the world, and the MEN cherished the darkness rather than the light; for the works of-them (were) evil.
v20 For every-(one) practising the worthless-(things) is-hating
the light, and he-is not coming to the light, in-order-that his works might not be-reproved;
v21
But the (one) doing the truth is-coming to the light, in-order-that his works might-be-manifested that (they-are) having-been-worked in God.

 

John 6:29  The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched.

 

Yes, our trust in Jesus is the work of God  (Jn.6:29), trust comes through hearing and hearing through the saying of God/Messiah (Jn.10:30; Rom.10:17), so we study to show ourselves approved unto God (2 Tim.2:15). Yes, and yet we don't get high-minded, but understand - and trust -that God will do as he has said. Another way of looking at this is to understand that even our trust is the work of God, that is, God's work is manifest in our trust.  Even our trust isn't really our own work...God deserves all the credit.

 

John 3:22 After these-(things) the Jesus came and his disciples into the land (of) Judea; and he-was-staying there with them and he-was-baptizing.
v23 But John was also
baptizing in Aenon near the Salim, because many waters (were) there; and they-were-coming-to-be-alongside and they-were-being-baptized.
v24 For the John was not-yet having-been-cast into the guard-house.
v25 Therefore (a) debate came-to-be out-of the disciples of-John with
Jews concerning cleansing.
v26 And they-came to the John and said to-him, Rabbi, (one)-who was with you across the Jordan, to-whom you yourself-have-borne-witness-and-still-bear-witness, note this (one) is-baptizing, and all are-coming to him.
v27 John answered and said, (A) MAN is not being-able to-be-taking not-one-(thing) unless it-might-be having-been-given to-him out-of the heaven.
v28 YOU yourselves are-yourselves-bearing-witness to-me that I-said, I myself-am not the Messiah, BUT that I-am having-been-dispatched in-front of-that (one).

 

A very important verse to understand:
v29
The (one) having the bride is bridegroom; but the friend of-the bridegroom, the (one) having-stood-and-still-standing and hearing of-him, he-is-rejoicing with-joy because-of the voice of-the bridegroom, this therefore the joy namely-mine is-having-been-and-is-still fulfilled.

Therefore understand that the "friend of-the bridegroom" is not the bride.

See:  Bride Pride - A Great Mystery

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\BIBLE\Bride_Pride.htm

 

John 3:30  It-is-essential that (one) to-be-growing, but me to-be-being-made-less.
v31 The-(one) coming from-above is above all. The (one) being out-of the earth is out-of the earth, and he-is-speaking out-of the earth. The (one) coming out-of the heaven is above all,
v32 And what he-has-seen-and-still-sees and he-heard this he-is-bearing-witness-(of); and no-one is-taking his witness.
v33 The (one) having-taken of-him the witness he-sealed that the God is true.
v34 For whom the God dispatched is-speaking
the sayings of-the God; for not out-of measure the God is-giving the Spirit.
v35
The Father is-cherishing the son, and he-has-given-and-still-is-giving all-(things) in his hand.
v36
The (one) trusting with-reference-to the son is-having life eternal; but the (one) disobeying to-the son will not see life, BUT the wrath of-the God is-remaining on him.


Hebrews 9
v1 On-the-one-hand therefore the first (covenant) was-having both the worldly holy-place and
just-acts of-service.

Review Hebrews ch 8 and:

 One Just Act allows our "just-acts" - δικαίωμα  dikaioma

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#just-acts

 

Hebrews 9:2  For (a) booth was-constructed, the first, in which (were) both the lampstand and the table and the plan of-the loaves, one-(booth)-which is-being-said, Holy-place;
v3 But after the second veil
(a) booth, the (one) being-said Holies of-Holies,
v4 Having (a) censer made-of-gold and the ark of-
the covenant having-been-covered-and-still-covered-around on-all-sides with-gold-objects in which (was) (a) jar made-of-gold having the manna and Aaron's rod, namely-the (one) having-sprouted and the flat-tablets of-the covenant,
v5 But over-above it cherubim of-glory shadowing-down-on
the propitiatory; concerning of-which (things) it-is not, according-to (each) part, to-be-saying (things) now.

Review:  "redemption-back" - ἀπολυτρώσεως -apolutroseos- and "propitatory" -ἱλαστήριον -hilasterion-

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#Redemption_back_NT_cuts_both_ways


Hebrews 9:6  But of-these (things) thus having-been-and-still-constructed on-the-one-hand with-reference-to the first tabernacle the priests are-entering through all (time) accomplishing the services,
v7
But into the second (booth) the chief-priest alone, once of-the year, not separate-from blood, which he-is-offering in-behalf-of himself and of-the faults-of-ignorance of-the people,
v8 The Holy Spirit making-evident this,
the way of-the holy (ones) not-yet to-have-been-manifested (while) of-the first tabernacle still [having] standing,
v9 One-which (is a) parable with-reference-to the season namely-the (one) having-stood-in-and-still-standing-in, according-to which both gifts and sacrifices are-being-offered not being-able, according-to conscience to-make the (one) serving perfect,
v10 Only
on foods and drinks and diverse baptisms-of-things, just-acts of-flesh lying (on them) as-far-as (a) season thoroughly-straight.
v11 But
Messiah having-come-to-be-alongside chief-priest of-the future good-things, through the greater and more-perfect tabernacle not made-by-hand, this is not of-this creation,
v12 Nor
through blood of-he-goats and of-calves, but through (his) own blood he-went-in all-at-once into the holy-places, having-found eternal redemption.
v13 For if
the blood of-he-goats and of-bulls and ashes of-a-heifer sprinkling the (ones) having-been-and-still-defiled is-making-holy to the cleanness of-the flesh,
v14 By-how-much more will
the blood of-the Messiah, who through (the) eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to-the God, cleanse your conscience from dead works with-reference-to-be-serving (the) living God?
v15 And because-of this
he-is mediator of-a-new-quality covenant, in-which-case a-death (is) having-come-to-pass with-reference-to redemption-back of-the transgressions on the first covenant, the (ones) having-been-and-still-being-called might take the promise of-the eternal inheritance.

Note: some clarification added for "redemption-back" vs. "redeemed", in that Gentile Christians were never under the Mosaic law, and thus would not be "redeemed" from transgressions on the Mosaic law.  However, Gentile Christians are redeemed by the same Just Act of Jesus:

1Corinthians 1:30  But out-of him YOU yourselves-are in Messiah Jesus, who became wisdom to-us from God, both righteousness and holiness and redemption-back.

IN this we see that it was certainly possible for Gentles, who were "outside" the law, to sin.  This agrees with scripture, which says that knowledge of God (and thus right and wrong) have always been available to all mankind:

Romans 1:16 For I-am not ashamed-of the good-news; for it-is (the) power of-God with-reference-to salvation to-everyone trusting, both to-Jew first and to-Greek.
v17
For justice of-God is-being-uncovered from heaven in it out-of trust with-reference-to trust, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written: But the just (one) will-himself-live out-of trust.

 

v18 For wrath of-God is-being-uncovered on all impiety and unrighteousness of-MEN, the (ones) holding-fast the truth in unrighteousness,
v19 For-the-reason-that the-thing known of-the God is manifest among them; for the God manifested (it) to-them.
v20 For the invisible-things of-him from creation of (a) world being-understood by-the things-made (are)-being-seen-clearly, both his constant power and divinity, with-reference-to their being without-defense,

 

 "Redemption-back" may primarily refer to THE  redemption-back of Israel to their status at Mt. Sinai before the sin of the golden calf.

See again this word on "redemption-back"

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#Redemption_back_NT_cuts_both_ways

 

cont. Hebrews 9:16 For where-in-which (there-is-a) covenant, (it-is) (a) necessity (a) death to-be-being-brought from-the (one) having-himself-covenanted;
v17 For (a) covenant on deads (is) firm, since it-is (not) at-any-time being-strong when the (one) having-himself-covenanted is-living.
v18 Whence neither has
the first (covenant) been-and-still-is-dedicated separate-from blood.
v19 For of-every commandment having-been-spoken according-to
the law by Moses to-all the people, having-taken the blood of-the calves and of-the he-goats with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, he-sprinkled both the little-book itself and all the people,
v20 Saying: This (is)
the blood of-the covenant which the God commanded to YOU.
v21 He also sprinkled the tabernacle but even all the vessels of-the public-ministry likewise with-the blood.
v22 And according-to
the law nearly all-things (are) being-cleansed in blood, and separate-from shedding-of-blood forgiveness is not coming-to-pass.
v23 On-the-one-hand therefore (a) necessity
the copies of-the (things) in the heavens to-be-being-cleansed with-these, on-the-other-hand the (things) themselves in-(the)-heavenlies with-better sacrifices beside these.
v24
For the Messiah went not in into holy (places) made-by-hands, patterns-in-turn of-the authentic (things), BUT into the heaven itself, now to-be-revealed to-the face of-the God in-behalf-of us;
v25 But-not in-order-that he-might-be-offering himself often,
as-altogether the chief-priest is-going-in into the holy (places) according-to (each) year in blood belonging-to-another,
v26 Since it-was-essential he suffer often from casting-down of (the) world;
but at-this-instant, once he-has-been-and-still-is-manifested upon complete-finish of-the ages with-reference-to (a) disregarding of-the sin through his sacrifice.
v27 And according-to as-much-as it-is-being-laid-away for-the MEN once to-die-off but after this, (a)
judgement,
v28
Thus also the Messiah, once having-been-offered with-reference-to bring(ing)-up sins of-many, out-of (a) second (time) he-will-be-seen separate-from sin by-the (ones) waiting-anxiously (for) him with-reference-to salvation.
 

*

 

 

 

Yeshua (Jesus) has fulfilled the reality of what the Red Heifer shadow sacrifice represented.  Christians do not require a red heifer to be purified or to purify the sanctuary or temple.  Christians do not need a third temple:

 

Romans 7:1 Or are-YOU-being-ignorant, brothers, for I-am-speaking to-(ones)-coming-to-know law, that the law is-exercising-lordship of-the MAN on as-long time as he-is-living?

v2 For the woman under-a-husband has-been-and-is-still-bound by-law to-the living husband; but if the husband might-die-off, she-has-been-and-is still-rendered-inactive from the law of-the husband.

v3 So therefore, while the husband (is) living, she-will-be-termed (an) adulteress if she-might-become to-(a)-different man; but if the husband might-die-off, she-is free from the law, she (will) not be (an) adulteress having-become to-(a)-different man.

v4 So-that, my brothers, YOU yourselves also were-put-to-death to-the law through the body of-the Messiah, with-reference-to YOU to-become to-(a)-different (one), to-the (one) having-been-raised out-of dead (ones), in-order-that we-might-bring-forth-fruit to-the God.

v5 For when we-were in the flesh, the sufferings of-the sins the (sufferings) through the law were-operating in our members with-reference-to the (object) to-bring-forth-fruit to-the death;

v6 But at-this-instant we-were-rendered-inactive from the law, having-died-off in which we-were-being-held-fast, so-that we (are) to-be-being-a-slave in newness of-spirit and not in-oldness of-letter.

Note those who have tasted God's mercy in relation to His new covenant and then "remarry" the old covenant are worse off than before:
Hebrews 10:29 To-how-much of-worse vengeance are-YOU-thinking will-he-be-thought worthy, the (one) having-trodden-down the Son of-the God and having-considered the blood of-the covenant, in which he-was-made-holy, common, and having-insulted-within the Spirit of-the favor?
v30 For we-are-knowing-absolutely the (one) having-said: To-me an-avenging, I myself will-repay; and again: Jehovah will-judge his people.

 

Where do you bring your fruit?  To the shadow altar of Sinai?

1 Corinthians 10:18 YOU-be-looking-at the Israeli according-to flesh; are not the (ones) eating the sacrifices partners of-the altar?

Or to the altar of the God?

Hebrews 13:10 We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat.

 

1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling in YOU?

 

The First Love is Jesus-YHVH, who died for us so that we are free from the bondage/law of sin and death.

Romans 8:2 "For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death."

 

 

 

 

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~June 20-21, 2014; June 19-20, 2015; July 8-9, 2016; June 23-24, 2017; June 15-16, 2018; July 5-6, 2019; June 26-27, 2020~

 

Parashat Korach - קֹרַח

 

"Korah"
Torah portion:
Numbers  16:1 - 18:32

Haftarah portion:

1 Samuel 11:14 - 12:24
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Romans 13:1-7

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so.  

 

 

The Big Kehunnah

 

After God's sudden judgment on Korah, Dathan and Abiram (Num.16:31), the 250 men that offered incense (Num. 16:35) and the congregation of Israel (by plague Num.16:47), the remaining congregation of Israel were "all undone" concerning drawing near to the Tabernacle of Jehovah.  Jehovah then dictates that indeed only Aaron's house would minister in the Tabernacle, and that the Levites would minister to Aaron's house. What a contrast to the relationship with YHVH that he provides us in his New Covenant!  Compare the New Covenant HOPE in Jesus! Now the sanctuary of the God is in (among) the believers (1Cor.3:16). That veil was rent (Matt.27:51). NOW New Testament believers have access to the Holy of Holies (Heb.10:19-20). NOW we are priests in God's kingdom (Rev1:6). Praise Yah!

 

Revelation 1:6 "And he-made us (a) kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to-him the glory and the might with-reference-to the ages of-the ages: Amen."

And this can be read/understood as "he made us kingdom priests" also, as the Greek text does not have punctuation (e.g. commas) or an indefinite article “a”. This is the Melchi-zedek priesthood (Heb. ch7&8).

And that is The Big Kehunnah.

 

Yet these things that occurred to Israel under the Old Covenant & Law are patterns for our learning, so we don't get high-minded of our state of grace as opposed to many current Jew's bondage to the Mosaic law.  They will (future) have more fullness than us.  Perhaps a "pattern" to keep in mind is Korah's high-mindedness.  Gentile Christians should accept their "place" among the trusting remnant of Israel with hopeful joy...Romans ch.11.

 

Numbers 17:12 And the children of Israel spake unto Moses, saying, Behold, we perish, we are undone, we are all undone.
13 Every one that cometh near, that cometh near unto the tabernacle of Jehovah, dieth: shall we perish all of us?

Numbers 18:1 And Jehovah said unto Aaron, Thou and thy sons and thy fathers' house with thee shall bear the iniquity of the sanctuary; and thou and thy sons with thee shall bear the iniquity of your priesthood.

Note: The English word "priesthood" translates the Hebrew word כְּהֻנָּה  kĕhunnah (Strongs H3550).


2 And thy brethren also, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of thy father, bring thou near with thee, that they may be joined unto thee, and minister unto thee: but thou and thy sons with thee shall be before the tent of the testimony.
3 And they shall keep thy charge, and the charge of all the Tent: only they shall not come nigh unto the vessels of the sanctuary and unto the altar, that they die not, neither they, nor ye.
4 And they shall be joined unto thee, and keep the charge of the tent of meeting, for all the service of the Tent: and a stranger shall not come nigh unto you.
5 And ye shall keep the charge of the sanctuary, and the charge of the altar; that there be wrath no more upon the children of Israel.
6 And I, behold, I have taken your brethren the Levites from among the children of Israel: to you they are a gift, given unto Jehovah, to do the service of the tent of meeting.
7 And thou and thy sons with thee shall keep your priesthood for everything of the altar, and for that within the veil; and ye shall serve: I give you the priesthood as a service of gift: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.

Note "stranger" in 18:4&7 is the same Hebrew word as in Nu.16:40; זוּר  tzur, (Strongs H2114).  While it can have the meaning of "stranger" as in of another nation, verse 40 shows that these "strangers" were members of the tribes of Israel including those of the tribe of Levi that were not of the seed of Aaron:

Numbers 16:35 And fire came forth from Jehovah, and devoured the two hundred and fifty men that offered the incense.
36 And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,
37 Speak unto Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, that he take up the censers out of the burning, and scatter thou the fire yonder; for they are holy,
38 even the censers of these sinners against their own lives; and let them be made beaten plates for a covering of the altar: for they offered them before Jehovah; therefore they are holy; and they shall be a sign unto the children of Israel.
39 And Eleazar the priest took the brazen censers, which they that were burnt had offered; and they beat them out for a covering of the altar,
40 to be a memorial unto the children of Israel, to the end that no stranger, that is not of the seed of Aaron, come near to burn incense before Jehovah; that he be not as Korah, and as his company: as Jehovah spake unto him by Moses.

Korah then, was a stranger to God.
Note that while Moses is NOT of the seed of Aaron, he IS still allowed in the presence of YHVH, and in fact YHVH speaks directly to Moses. Moses prophesied that Jesus would be a prophet like him (like Moses - Deut.18:15).  Through the rent veil - Jesus' flesh - those trusting in him have access to the holy of holies not made by hands (Matt. 27:51; Heb. 9:11,24; Heb.10:19-20).  This occurs “outside” the Levitical service and/or Aaronic priesthood (Heb.5:6). 

This priesthood "after the order of Melchizedek", with Jesus as our High Priest (Heb.7:11-17), really is the Big Kehunna...

 

Romans 13:1  Let every soul be-subjecting-himself to-superior authorities.  For there-is not authority unless from God, but the authorities being, are having-been-and-still-are-assigned by the God.

"the authorities" - - the present authorities in Rome.

v2 So-that the (one) arraying-himself-against the authority has-withstood-and-still-is-withstanding to-the order of-the God; but the (ones) having-withstood-and-still-withstanding will-take (a) sentence to-themselves.

Note the perfect tenses.

v3 For the rulers are not (a) fear to-the good work BUT to-the bad. But are-you-willing to-be not fearing the authority? You-be-doing the good-thing and you-will-have laudation out-of it;

Note: "the authority" is singular. Satan's authority was unified under Rome, the 6th world power.

v4 For he-is (a) minister of-God to-you with-reference-to the good-(thing). But if you-might-be-doing the bad-(thing), of-fear; for he-is not wearing the dagger at-random; for he-is (a) minister of-God, (an) avenger with-reference-to wrath to-the (one) practising the bad-(thing).

"He" = Caesar, who wore the dagger. This was before Rome's persecution of Christians.  Note in Acts 25:8-12 that Paul preferred to be judged by the Romans  - and called upon Caesar to hear his case: Paul was afraid of the Jews! - At this time the Roman government was - not perfect or Godly - but more honest than the Sanhedrin!

v5 On-this-account (it-is-a) necessity to-be-subjecting oneself, not only because-of the wrath BUT also because-of the conscience.

v6 For because-of this YOU-are also finishing tributes; for they-are public-ministers of-God enduring-steadfastly with-reference-to this-thing itself.

v7 YOU-give-back  the  obligations  to-all,  to-the (one) (owed) the tribute (give) the tribute, to-the (one) (owed) the tax (give) the tax, to-the (one) (owed) the fear (give) the fear, to-the (one) (owed) the honor (give) the honor.

"YOU", plural; the people Paul was writing to.

v8  YOU-be being-indebted to-no-one (for) not-one-thing, unless to-be-cherishing one-another; for the (one) cherishing the different (one) has-and-is-still-fulfilling law.

v9 For the, you-shall not commit-adultery, you-shall not murder, you-shall not steal, you-shall not bear-false-witness, you-shall not desire, and if any different commandment, it-is-being-summed-up in this the word, in the (word) you-shall-cherish your neighbor as yourself.

"you-shall not commit-adultery" - remember, as this is to Roman Christians, it is speaking primarily of spiritual adultery (Romans 7:1-6.  Remember how Jesus changed these commandments; "no murder" to "no anger", etc., and Paul (Holy Spirit) is confirming the Word of Jesus here with ", it-is-being-summed-up in this the word, in the (word) you-shall-cherish your neighbor as yourself." (Matthew 5:21-22; Mark 12:29, 30; 1John 3:22-23).

 

v10 The charity is not working bad for-the neighbor; therefore the charity (is) fulness of-law.

v11 And (do) this, knowing-absolutely the season, that (an) hour (is) already, (for) us to-be-raised out-of slumber:  for now our salvation (is) nearer than when we-trusted.

v12 The night progressed, but the day has-drawn-near-and-is-still-near.  Therefore let-us-place-off-for-ourselves the works of-the darkness, but let-us-clothe-ourselves-in the weapons of-the light.

v13 As in day let-us-walk-around decently, not in revels and drunkennesses, not in-conjugal-beds and wantonnesses, not in-quarrel(ing) and jealousy;

v14 BUT YOU-clothe-yourselves-in the Lord Jesus Messiah, and YOU-be not making-for-yourselves provision of-the flesh with-reference-to desires.

This was written to Romans in Rome. Note the perfect tenses.  Remember Satan's authority over the inhabited-earth (see Babylon and or Apologetics 23 Satan goes Underground by R.H. Mount).

Luke 2:1  "But it-came-to-pass in those days (a) decree went-out from Caesar Augustus, all the inhabited-earth to-be-being-registered;"

"Inhabited-earth" is from the Greek word οἰκουμένην, a form of oikoumenē (pronunciation: oi-kü-me'-nā) , (Strong's G3625)..  Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, Vol.5, p.159:  "There is within the NT no disputing of the political οἰκουμένην understanding of the Roman Empire, not even in Rev."

 

click to read: Excerpt from Ralph Mount's course "To Romans", pp172-175. (PDF):

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\BIBLE\MOUNT\To-Romans-pp153-A-D.pdf

 "I conclude this passage applies to Rome, power #6, and is not a general instruction."

 

It would not make sense to be told on the one hand to come out from Babylon (Roman Catholic Church, (Rev.18:4; Prov.6:24, 2Cor.6:17), and on the other hand to call Hitler a minister of God.  So we use some God-given common sense here.  Then, as now, we should pay our taxes or we face civil penalties. Yes, much general instruction may be gleaned from Rom.13 by the entire assembly (body of Messiah); however, it was written to Roman Christians. 

(Aside: Remember! In the USA, We the People rule constitutionally…although it is headed towards mob rule   But really, this fits within the Laodicea church period...Laodicea has the meanings "people's opinions", "people's rights", or "people's judgment."  See Apologetics 25,pp 16). 

 

Romans 1:1 Paul (a) slave of-Messiah Jesus, (a) called apostle having-been-and-still-severed with-reference-to good-news of-God.

v2 Which [good-news] he-promised-before through his prophets in (the) holy scriptures

v3 Concerning his son namely-the (one) having-become out-of seed of-David according-to flesh,

v4 Namely-the (one) having-been-appointed Son of-God in power according-to spirit of-holy-quality out-of (a) resurrection of-dead-ones, Jesus Messiah our Lord.

v5 Through whom we-took favor and apostleship with-reference-to obedience of-trust among all the Gentiles in-behalf-of his name,

v6 Among whom YOU yourselves are also called (ones) of-Jesus Messiah.

1:7 To-all the cherished of-God being in Rome, called holy (ones); favor to-YOU and peace from God our Father and Jehovah Jesus Messiah.

v8 First on-the-one-hand I-am-giving-thanks to my God through Jesus Messiah concerning YOU all, because YOUR trust is-being-proclaimed in the total world.

Note that the trust of the Romans in Rome, which was in the inhabited earth (oikoumenē), was being proclaimed even further to "the total world"  (ὅλῳ holo - total) (κόσμῳ kosmo - world)Different Greek words given by the Holy Spirit and thus different meanings.

 

 

How Big Kehunnah?

To-all the cherished of-God called holy (ones),

 favor to-YOU and peace from God our Father and Jehovah Jesus Messiah.

 


Korah had a position within the Levitical priestood, but he blew it.  Note we are only told that Korah and his troop "perished from among the assembly"...they went alive to sheol (Num.16:33).   Yet there is even hope in the Big Kehunnah - Jesus Christ's priesthood, for at the resurrection, even others will look on him whom they pierced and mourn/repent.  The 250 men were consumed by fire from YHVH (16:35), in which they might be seen as a sacrifice as seen with other sacrifices from time to time in the O.T. As Christians, we consider a coming refining fire an act of lovingkindness by YHVH (1Cor. 3:12-14), so why not here also?

 

 

How Great Lovingkindness?

1 Samuel 12:19 And all the people said unto Samuel, Pray for thy servants unto Jehovah thy God, that we die not; for we have added unto all our sins this evil, to ask us a king. 20 And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have indeed done all this evil; yet turn not aside from following Jehovah, but serve Jehovah with all your heart: 21 and turn ye not aside; for then would ye go after vain things which cannot profit nor deliver, for they are vain. 22 For Jehovah will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake, because it hath pleased Jehovah to make you a people unto himself.

 

 

 

 

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~~June 13-14,2014; June 12-13, 2015; July 1-2, 2016; June 16-17, 2017; June 8-9, 2018; June 28-29, 2019; June 19-20, 2020~~

Parashat Shelach Lekha - שְׁלַח־לְךָ

"send for yourself"
Torah portion:
Numbers 13:1 - 15:41

Haftarah portion:

Joshua 2:1-24
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Hebrews 3:7 - 4:1

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

 Hebrews chapters 3 & 4 sure seem to fit well this week.

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Again, "Come as you are called!" is heard this week. First consider the distinction between "the children of Israel" and "the stranger that sojouneth with you" in the Numbers passage.  

 

Numbers 15:1 And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,
2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye are come into the land of your habitations, which I give unto you,

 

Num 15:13 All that are home-born [כָּל־הָאֶזְרָח] shall do these things after this manner, in offering an offering made by fire, of a sweet savor unto Jehovah.

There are no "home-born" until they are in the land - unless the "home" refers to ethnic Israel (or does “all” mean the assembly of Israel, including the sojourning stranger?).
14 And if a stranger sojourn with you, or whosoever may be among you throughout your generations, and will offer an offering made by fire, of a sweet savor unto Jehovah; as ye do, so he shall do.

So then, in the land of Israel, there seems to be here a distinction between the "home-born" and "the stranger that sojourneth with you". The stranger doesn't become Jewish. Note the further separate distinct group: "whosoever may be among you", which may better point to the proselyte to Judaism.
15 For the assembly [קָּהָל  qahal], there shall be one statute for you, and for the stranger that sojourneth with you, a statute for ever throughout your generations: as ye are, so shall the sojourner be before Jehovah.

Is this saying that the sojourner is to be like the Jews, or is it saying that the sojourner will be before Jehovah also?  Gesenius' Lexicon says of qahal - "the assembly"; "especially the congregation of the people of Israel". 
16 One law and one ordinance shall be for you, and for the stranger that sojourneth with you.

 

 

The "stranger" that sojourns with the Children of Israel CANNOT be at the same time called "the Children of Israel".  These two groups remain distinct.  In today's Rabbinical Judaism, IF you "convert" to Judaism, you are a Jew; you are then one of "the Children of Israel".  Therefore IF the stranger that sojourns with Israel is the same as a proselyte to Judaism, then the conversion process has been changed by the Rabbis at some point since from the giving of the Mosaic law.  Rahab is continually called a harlot in scripture. Was she?  IF she converted to Judaism, why wouldn't she be called Rahab the convert from Jericho?  That it is a reference to a certain event is understood.  However, in Numbers 15 the distinction between "the children of Israel" and "the stranger that sojourneth with you" lacks a need to be a point of reference but rather shows that both Jews and Gentiles were obligated to obey God's laws and statutes - "When ye are come into the land". A key point is that the Gentile did not become a Jew in order to serve Jehovah.

 Note especially that the Jew was required to keep the law, whereas the Gentile, IF he desired to keep the law, was required to keep it as prescribed to the Jew.  The Gentile, while never under the law, has had a form of God's grace available that allowed his participation. Restated: the stranger in Israel IS NOT REQUIRED to keep the law unless he is convicted to serve Jehovah through this manner; the Jew IS REQUIRED to keep the law, whether he is convicted to do so or not.

 

 Further, vs14 adds " if a stranger sojourn with you, or whosoever may be among you". This latter “whosoever” group is distinct* from the sojourning stranger and is also allowed to serve Jehovah...so even if the case is made that the sojourning stranger had to convert to the then new "Judaism", you also have a group distinguished from them by "or whosoever may be among you".  It is important to understand that what God had set up was not "Judaism" (the religion of the Jews), but rather God's theocracy.

* Even a careful look at the Greek LXX's use of "ἐν ", in: where translations inconsistently use both "in" and "among", and surrounding context, appear to show the "stranger" and "whosoever" to be separate groups.  Perhaps the distinction is seen in that the Gentile sojourning stranger is not considered to be counted in/among the "generations" of Israel as they are not home-born, whereas the proselyte that is home born, is considered to be among Israel's generations.(?) 2016 note: Another distinction to consider: Romans 11:17 where the Gentile believer is grafted in among the Israeli believer, along with the consideration that our sacrifice now is offered with our lips -- i.e. a thanksgiving/thank-offering.  This offering is accepted by YHVH from the Gentile trusting in YHVH Yeshua/Jesus that is among (in spirit) Israel.  The New Covenant supersedes the Old.

 

IF the Jews are to be a light to the gentiles, the gentiles have to remain "as they were called" i.e. as gentiles, in order for that light to shine. These things were for a pattern (Heb.3:11), and in like manner in the New Covenant’s One New Man (Eph.ch2), Jewish believers remain Jews and Gentile believers remain Gentiles, as "sharers of (an) in heavenly calling":  "Today if YOU-might-hear of his voice, Might-YOU not be-hardening your hearts as in the provocation according-to the day of-the trial in the wilderness... ...As I-swore in my wrath: If they-will-come-into my rest."

 

Hebrews 3
v1 Whence, holy brothers, sharers of-(an)-in-heavenly calling, YOU-take-note-of the apostle and chief-priest of-our confession, Jesus,
v2 Being trustworthy to-the (one) having-made him, as also
Moses among his total household.
v3 For
this (one) has-been-and-is-still-thought-worthy of-much-more glory beside Moses according-to as-much-as the (one) having-constructed it, is-having much-more honor (than) the home.
v4 For every home is-being-constructed by someone, but the (one) having-constructed all (things) (is) God.
v5 And
Moses on-the-one-hand, trustworthy among his total household, as (an) attendant with-reference-to (a) witness of-the (things) to-be-spoken-in-the-future,
v6
Messiah on-the-other-hand as Son (over) [on] his household; of-whom we ourselves are (the) household, if we-might-hold-fast the boldness-of-speech and the boast of-the hope firm as-far-as (the) finish.
v7 On-this-account, according-as the Holy Spirit is saying: Today if YOU-might-hear of his voice,
v8 Might-YOU not be-
hardening your hearts as in the provocation according-to the day of-the trial in the wilderness,
v9 The-place-where
YOUR fathers tried in a-proving and they-saw my works forty years.
v10 On-this-account I-was-disgusted-with this generation
[G1074
γενεᾷ  genea – “race”?] and I said: Invariably they-are-being-led-astray in the heart; but they themselves come not to-know my ways,
v11 As I-swore in my wrath: If they-will-come-into my rest.
v12 You-be-looking (out), brothers, lest-at-any-time
(an) evil heart of-unbelief will-be in someone of-YOU in the depart(ing) from (a) living God,
v13 BUT YOU-be-entreating yourselves according-to each day, until of-which it-is-being-called the today, in-order-that someone out-of YOU might not be-
hardened by-deceit of-the sin;
v14 For
we-have-become-and-still-are sharers of-the Messiah, if-altogether we-might-hold-fast the beginning of-the reality firm as-far-as (the) finish.
v15 In the being-said: Today if of his voice YOU-might-hear, YOU-harden not your hearts as in the provocation.
v16 For
some having-heard, they-provoked; BUT not all the (ones) having-come out-of Egypt through Moses.

Does this show that the Gentiles that came out of Egypt with Israel (i.e. the “mixed multitude”) were NOT under the Law of Moses?


v17 But with-whom was-he-disgusted forty years? (Was it) NOT with
-the (ones) having-sinned, of-whom the carcasses fell in the wilderness?

God was primarily "disgusted" with the disobedient Children of Israel, not the Gentiles that were among them.
v18 But to-whom swore-he (that they would) not go into
his rest if not to-the (ones) having-disobeyed?
v19 And we-are-looking-at (the fact) that
they-were not able to-go-in because-of unbelief.

Hebrews 4
v1 Let-us-fear therefore lest-at-any-time of-a-promise being-left-behind (to us) to-go-in into
his rest someone out-of YOU might-seem to-have-been-and-still-be-lacking.
v2 For we also are (ones) having-been-brought-and-still-being-brought-
good-news even-as also-those; BUT the word of-the report profited not those not having-been-and-still-mingled-together with the trust in-the (ones) having-heard.
v3
For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world.

We rest from the works of the law that came about because of the sin in the Garden of Eden - because our sins are forgiven and removed by trust in the "just act" of Jesus, his sacrifice, his blood shed for us on the cross.
v4 For somewhere he-has-said-and-still-says concerning the seventh (day) thus: And the God
rested in the day namely the seventh from all his works;
v5 And in this (place) again: If they-will-go-in into
my rest.
v6 Since therefore it-is-being-left-behind (for) some to-go-in into it,
and the (ones) formerly having-been-brought-good-news went not in because-of disobedience,

Their lack of trust equates to lawlessness.
v7 Again he-is-appointing
(a) certain day, today, saying in David after this-much time, according-as he-has-said-before-and-still-says: Today if of his voice YOU-might-hear, might YOU-not harden your hearts.
v8 For if Joshua rested them, he-was not speaking concerning another day after these (things).
v9 So
a-resting-as-on-the-Sabbath is-being-left behind for-the people of-the God.
v10 For the (one) having-gone-in into
his rest he himself also rested from his works, as-altogether the God from his own.
v11 Let-us-be-diligent therefore to-go-in into that rest, in-order-that some-one might not fall in the same copy of-the disobedience.
v12 For
the word of-the God (is) living and operational and more-cutting above every two-edged dagger and penetrating unto partition of-soul and of-spirit, and both of-joints and of-marrows, and able-to-judge of-meditations and of-conclusions of-a-heart;
v13 And no creation is unseen in his sight, but all (things) (are) naked and having-been-and-still-(are)-laid-prostrate to his eyes; with whom the word (came) to-us.
v14
Having therefore (a) great chief-priest having-gone-through-and-still-through the heavens, Jesus the Son of-the God, let-us-be-retaining of-the confession.

 

THE CONFESSION:

Philippians 2:5 "YOU-be-having this opinion in YOU which also (is) in Messiah Jesus,

v6 Who existing in form of-God considered not the being equal with-God (a thing for) seizure,

v7 BUT he-emptied himself having-taken form of (a) slave, having-become in similitude of-MEN;

v8 And having-been-found in-figure as MAN he-humbled himself having-become obedient as-far-as death, but death of-(a)-cross.

v9 and on-this-account the God exceedingly-exalted him and bestowed-a-favor to-him the name, namely-the-one above every name,"

 

v10 "In-order-that in the name (Hebrew: HaShem) of-Jesus every knee might-bend of-(those)-in-(the)-heavenly and of-(those)-earthly and of-(those)-subterranean,

v11 And every tongue might-acknowledge that Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah with-reference-to glory of-God (the) Father,"

 Romans 10:13 For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved.

 Isaiah 45:18  "For thus saith Jehovah that created the heavens, the God that formed the earth and made it, that established it and created it not a waste, that formed it to be inhabited: I am Jehovah; and there is none else. 19 I have not spoken in secret, in a place of the land of darkness; I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I, Jehovah, speak righteousness, I declare things that are right. 20 Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that carry the wood of their graven image, and pray unto a god that cannot save. 21 Declare ye, and bring it forth; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath showed this from ancient time? who hath declared it of old? have not I, Jehovah? and there is no God else besides me, a just God and a Saviour; there is none besides me. 22 Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is none else. 23 By myself have I sworn, the word is gone forth from my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, that unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear."

Romans 10:13 For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved. 


Cont. Hebrews 4:15 For we-are not having (a) chief-priest not being-able to-suffer-together with our weaknesses, but having-been-and-still-tried according-to all (things) according-to similarity (to-us) separate-from sin.
v16
Let-us therefore be-going-near with boldness-of-speech to-the throne of-the favor in-order-that we-might-take mercy and we-might-find favor with-reference-to seasonable help.

 

 

Much more to think on here, but for now considering again God's great love in his grace in Rahab's trust. 

 

Jump to:  Rahab was not Torah Observant.

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#Rahab_was_not_Torah_Observant

 

 Heb.11:31 says the harlot (that is, non Torah Observant) Rahab perished not  -because she trusted - here, her "work" is simply defined as her trust, although James adds that her actions reflected her trust.  If she was following Torah she wouldn't have had strange men in her home (Josh. 2:1, Exd. 34:15,16), right?  But the physical works out of trust that are applied as what justified her (Joshua 6:17) could only come about because strange men were in her home.  Rahab's justification has nothing to do with obeying 613 commandments....

 

Understand that Rahab was NOT UNDER THE LAW, so when she lied (Joshua 2) she did not break a commandment.  In Joshua 1 YHVH commands Israel to observe and do his commandments.  Then in Joshua ch2 Rahab lies.  Her lie was not a "work" of the Mosaic law, good or bad, as she was not under the Mosaic law.  For that matter her prostitution was not forbidden as she was a gentile, not under the law. Rahab knew, that is trusted, YHVH was the true God (Josh.2:9) and also professed that (Josh.2:11) and her works (hiding/protecting Joshua's servants(Ja.2:25) ) were based on that trust, not on any covenantal law..in fact, Rahab's good work of trust was to lie! (Josh.2:4,5). 

...wherein we understand better that there is ONE just/righteous, Jesus Christ (1Jn2:1,2 --> Ro.3:19-26)

You may make the connection between Joshua and Jesus, Rahab and the N.T. Assembly @ hebrew4christians.com

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Shelach_Lekha/Joshua/joshua.html

 

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Shavuot/Pentecost

In 2014, Shavuot occurs on Sunday, June 8

In 2015, Shavuot occurs on Sunday, May 24.

In 2016, Shavuot occurs on  Sunday, June 12.

In 2017, Shavuot occurs on Sunday, June 4.

In 2018, Shavuot occurs on Sunday, May 19

June 9, 2019 is Shavuot/Pentecost

How to Avoid the Messiah  

https://old.levitt.com/newsletters/1995-07

by Zola Levitt

"The only 'days of rest' between the Feasts are the weekly Sabbaths/Saturdays."

 

 

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 Rabbinical Judaism denies the Father and the Son.

There are many anti-messiahs, yet they ("unsaved" Jews) are God's special case and therefore beloved enemies of the Gospel.  They will have their Revelation of Jesus Christ in the near future.  Never-the-less, we that trust in Jesus are not to follow the darkness/blindness of Rabbinical Judaism.

 

There are many anti-messiahs...

1 John 2:18 Children it-is last hour, and according-as YOU-heard that antichrist is-coming, even now many antichrists have-come-to-pass-and-still-are; whence we-are-coming-to-know that it is (the) last hour.

v19 They-went-out out-of us, BUT they-were not out-of us; for if they-were out-of us, they-would-have-been-remaining with us; BUT in-order-that they-might-be-manifested that all are not out-of us.
v20 And YOU yourselves are-having (a) consecration from the holy (one) and YOU-are-knowing-absolutely all (persons).
v21 I-wrote to-YOU not because YOU-are not knowing-absolutely the truth, BUT because YOU-are-knowing it absolutely, and because every lie is not out-of the truth.
v22 Who is
the liar if not the (one) denying that Jesus is the Messiah? The antichrist is this (one), the (one) denying the Father and the son.
v23 Every (one) denying the son neither is-hating the Father; the (one) confessing the son also is-having the Father.

THE Anti-Christ/Messiah is Satan.  But Satan has turned many in Judaism away from God, just as he has in the New Covenant assemblies. If someone follows the leading astray of Satan, they may be anti-messiah, but not THE Anti-Messiah: they are not Satan.

As God has given them this blindness it is evident that they are not really predestined to always be "anti-messiah", because YHVH's lovingkindness, or mercy, endures forever.  Thus in YHVH's lovingkindness, perhaps it is not fitting to call them "anti-messiah", as they are blinded by God to this truth.  On another hand, Jehovah's Witnesses, for instance, may be destined to always be antichrists.

 

...Never-the-less, we are not to follow Rabbinical Judaism...

Don't lose your First Love (Jesus):
v24
(That) which YOU yourselves-heard from (the) beginning, let-it-be-remaining in YOU. if (that) which YOU-heard from (the) beginning might-remain in YOU, YOU yourselves will also remain in the son and in the Father.
v25 And
this is the promise which he himself-promised to-us, the life namely-the eternal (life).
v26 These-things I-wrote to-YOU concerning the (ones) leading YOU astray.

 

...yet the Jews are God's special case...

Romans 11:1 I-am-saying therefore, (has) the God pushed-away-from-himself his people?  (No!)  May-it-not-come-to-pass; for I myself also am (an) Israelite, out-of seed of-Abraham, of-(the)-tribe of-Benjamin.

v2 The God (has) not pushed-away-from-himself his people whom he-came-to-know-before. Or are-YOU not knowing-absolutely what the scripture is-saying in (the history of) Elias, as he-is-interceding With-the God down-upon the Israeli?

 

v7 What then? What Israel is-seeking-after, this it-attained not, but the choice attained; but the others were-petrified,

v8 Even-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written:  The God gave to-them (a) spirit of-compunction, eyes not to-be-looking and ears not to-be-hearing, till of-the today day.

v9 And David is-saying:  Let their table become into (a) snare and into (a) hunting and into (an) entrapment and into (a) repayment for-them,

v10 Let their eyes be-made-dark (so as) not to-be-looking, and you-bend-completely their back through every-(thing).

v11 I-am-saying therefore, (Have) they-slipped in-order-that they-might-fall? (No!) May-it not come-to-pass; BUT by-their offence the salvation to-the Gentiles, with-reference-to to-provoke them to-jealousy.

v12 But if their offence (is) riches of-(a)-world and their inferiority (is) riches of-nations, in-how-much more their fulness.

They WILL have MORE fulness than Gentile Christians! How is that possible?!?  It doesn't matter: "And God Said." - so we don't boast.


...
and therefore beloved enemies of the Gospel...

Romans 11:28 On-the-one-hand enemies according-to the good-news because-of YOU, on-the-other-hand cherished (ones) according-to the choice because-of the fathers;

 

...They will have their Revelation of Jesus Christ in the near future...

Romans 11:25 For I-am not willing (for) YOU to-be-being-ignorant brothers, (of) this mystery, in-order that YOU-might not be prudent in yourselves, that petrifaction has-come-to-pass-and-still-is from part to-the Israeli, until of-which (time) the fulness of-the Gentiles might-come-in,

v26 And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written:  The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob. (Isaiah 59:20, Zechariah 3:9)

 

Hebrews 10:15 But the Holy Spirit also is-witnessing to-us; for after to-have-said-before-and-still-saying;


v16
This (is) the covenant which I-myself-shall-covenant with them after those days, Jehovah is saying: Giving my laws on their hearts, and on their intellects I-shall-inscribe them,
v17 And of-their sins and their lawlessnesses I-shall by-no-means still be-mindful.

 

 

 

...Never-the-less, we believers in Messiah Yeshua/Jesus are not to follow Rabbinical Judaism...

Titus 1:5 For-sake-of this I-left you behind in Crete, in-order-that you-might-straighten-very-thoroughly-for-yourself the-things being-wanting, and you-might-establish elders according-to city, as I myself-ordered you,
v6 If someone is unreprovable, husband of-one woman, having trustworthy children, not in accusation of-dissipation or insubordination.
v7 For it-is-essential the overseer to-be unreprovable as administrator-of-the-household of-God, not self-willed, not wrathful, not addicted-to-wine, not one-ready-with-a-blow, not fond-of-shameful-gain,
v8 BUT loving-stranger, loving-good, of-sound-mind, just, hallowed, self-controlling,
v9 Holding-up the trustworthy word according-to the doctrine, in-order-that he-might-be powerful also to-be-entreating with the teaching, namely-the healthy, and to-be-reproving the (ones) contradicting.
v10 For there-are many insubordinate, aimless-talkers, and mental-deceivers, especially
the (ones) out-of the circumcision,
v11 Whom it-is-essential to-be-stopping-the-mouths-of, they-who are-subverting total households, teaching which-things it-is not essential, for-the-sake-of shameful gain.
v12 Someone out-of them, their own prophet, said: Cretans (are) invariably liars, bad beasts, idle wombs.
v13 This witness is true. Because-of which reason you-be severely reproving them, in-order-that they-might-be-being-healthy in the trust,

v14 Not paying-attention to-
Jewish legends and commandments of-MEN turning-back-for-themselves from the truth.
 

2 Timothy 4:3 For (a) season will-be when they-will not tolerate the healthy teaching, BUT according-to their-own desires they-will-heap-on to-themselves teachers having-themselves the hearing itching,
4 And on-the-one-hand they-will-turn-back the hearing from the truth, on-the-other-hand they-will-be-diverted upon
the legends.

 

...we can love our neighbor as ourselves without becoming entrapped in their blindness...

Hebrews 10:24 And let-us-be-taking-note-of one-another with-reference-to (an) irritation of-charity and of-fine works,

"not abandoning completely"
v25 Not abandoning the leading-together-completely of-ourselves, according-as custom with-certain-ones, BUT comforting, and by-this-much more for-as-long-as YOU-are-looking-to the day drawing-near.

 

...Never-the-less, we are not to follow Rabbinical Judaism...
v26 For of our sinning voluntarily after (we) took the thorough-knowledge of-the truth, no-more (a) sacrifice concerning sins is-being-left-behind,
v27 But certain fearful long-waiting-for of-judgement and zeal of-future fire to-be-eating the (ones) set-over-against.
v28 Some-one having-disregarded (a
) law of-Moses, upon two or three witnesses if-dying-off separate-from pities;
v29
To-how-much of-worse vengeance are-YOU-thinking will-he-be-thought worthy, the (one) having-trodden-down the Son of-the God and having-considered the blood of-the covenant, in which he-was-made-holy, common, and having-insulted-within the Spirit of-the favor?
v30 For we-are-knowing-absolutely the (one) having-said: To-me an-avenging, I myself will-repay; and again: Jehovah will-judge his people.
v31 (A) fearful (thing) to-fall-into hands of-(a)-living God.
v32 But YOU-yourselves-be-being-mindful-again (of) the former days, in which
having-been-enlightened YOU-persevered much contest of-sufferings,
v33 This on-the-one-hand, (ones) being-made-spectacles both with-reproaches and in-tribulations; this on-the-other-hand,
having-become partners of-the (ones) thus turning-themselves-about.
v34 For YOU also suffered-together with-the prisoners, and YOU-welcomed the seizing of YOUR goods with joy, coming-to-know yourselves to-be-having (a) better and remaining existence.
v35 Might-YOU not be-casting-off therefore
YOUR boldness-of-speech, one-which is-having great compensation.
v36 For YOU-are-having need of-perseverance in-order-that having-done
the will of-the God YOU-might-obtain-for-yourselves the promise.
v37 For still (a) little moment,
the (one) coming will-be-present and he-will not linger,
v38 But my just (one) will-himself-live out-of
trust, and if he-himself-might-shrink-back, my soul is not thinking-well in him.
v39 But we ourselves are not of-shrinking-back with-reference-to destruction, BUT of-trust with-reference-to possession of-soul.
 

Revelation 2:4  BUT I-am-holding down-upon you that you-let-go your first charity.

 

"First charity": this has been taught that the first New Covenant assembly, Ephesus, had stopped studying Torah.  And that may be true, but with all the related warnings to the first Christian assembly, as in Jude, consider also that this primarily speaks that they were falling back into the legends/legalism of Judaism.

 

Jude v3 Cherished (ones), while-making all diligence to-be-writing to-YOU concerning our common salvation, I-had necessity to-write to-YOU entreating (you) to-be-contending for-the trust having-been-given-over once to-the holy-ones.

...There are many anti-messiahs...
v4 For certain MEN crept-in-alongside, the (ones) having-been-written-before long-ago and-still-written with-reference-to this sentence, impious (ones), transferring the favor of our God into wantonness and denying the only Despot and our Lord Jesus Messiah. (1Jn.2:22)
v5 But I-am-purposing to-put YOU in-mind, once knowing-absolutely all-(things), that Jehovah having saved (a) people out-of land of-Egypt the second (place) he-destroyed the (ones) not having-trusted,


 

 

The First Love is Jesus-YHVH, who died for us so that we are free from the bondage/law of sin and death.

Romans 8:2 "For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death."

 

For these scriptural reasons we shouldn't follow Rabbinical teachings that are contrary to scripture...

We don't "save" Rabbinical Jews" by any means -Jesus Saves.  So we don't practice Rabbinical Judaism in order to make our trust in Messiah Jesus seem more accessible to them; this is vanity, as it is "Jesus Saves".  Yet there is a place for this "graciousness" on the part of a New Testament Believer:

Romans 10:12  For (there) is not strict-order both of-Jew and of Greek.  For the same Jehovah of-all, being-rich with-reference-to all the (ones) calling-on him;

v13 For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved.

v14 How therefore might-they-call-on (one) with-reference-to whom they-trusted not? But how will-they-trust of-whom they-heard not? But how will-they-hear separate-from (one) preaching?

v15 But how might-they-preach if they-might not be-dispatched?  Even-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written:  As beautiful the feet of-the (ones) bringing-good-news-(of) good-things.

 

However, MUCH MUCH care must be taken not to fall into vanity of the pit of despair of anti-messiah.  Many Christians don't know enough scripture to be strong enough to entertain today's "Messianic Judaism" without falling under the law.  Even if YOU are strong enough, are those believers in your wake strong enough?

 

1 Corinthians 10:22 Or are-we-provoking the Lord to-jealousy? Are-we stronger (ones) (than) he?

 

Again, it is necessary for the Jew to hear/shema the Gospel;  but it has to be the Gospel Truth, and not a mixed up gospel:

Jump to: (A) little leaven is leavening the whole lump - Gal.5:9

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#(A)_little_leaven_is-leavening_the_total_lump

 

Be Holy. Just speak the truth - Jesus Saves - and God will give the increase according to his will.

1 Corinthians 1:17 For Messiah dispatched me not to-be-baptizing BUT to-be-bringing-good-news, not in wisdom of-word, in-order-that the cross of-the Messiah might not be-emptied.
v18
For the word, namely-the (one) of-the cross on-the-one-hand is to-the (ones) perishing stupidity, on-the-other-hand to-us, to-the (ones) being-saved it-is (the) power of-God.
 

Yes, our trust in Jesus is the work of God  (Jn.6:29), trust comes through hearing and hearing through the saying of God/Messiah (Jn.10:30; Rom.10:17), so we study to show ourselves approved unto God (2 Tim.2:15). Yes, and yet we don't get high-minded, but understand - and trust -that God will do as he has said.

Be Holy. Just speak the truth - Jesus Saves - and God will give the increase according to His will.

 

 

HENCE:

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Jump to: Firstfruit is always on a Sunday, Pentecost is always on a Sunday

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#Firstfruit_is_always_on_a_Sunday.__Pentecost_is_always_on_a_Sunday

 

Concerning these things - counting days from Firstfruit till Pentecost - we began the day after the only Sabbath following Passover, which was the weekly Sabbath.

 

Note there is NO FEAST SABBATH, only the WEEKLY 7th DAY SABBATH

 

 

 

shema:

 The Day Christ Died

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\BIBLE\MOUNT\THE-DAY-CHRIST-DIED.pdf

by R.H.Mount

I found this study helpful in that 1) it shows that in the Bible, Sabbaths are never called feasts and feasts are never called Sabbaths, 2) it distinguishes “Shabbahth” and “Shabbahthohn” and "kodesh mikrah" ("holy convocation"), and 3) explains that "3 days and 3 nights" is a Jewish idiom.   The author makes an interesting statement at the bottom of page 22.

 

 

- There are weightier issues than dates to discuss. –

 

 

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~~June 6-7, 2014; June5-6, 2015, June 24-25, 2016; June 9-10, 2017; June 1-2, 2018; June 21-22, 2019; June 12-13, 2020~~

Parashat Beha'alotekha

"When you set up"
Torah portion:
Numbers 8:1 - 12:16

Haftarah portion:

Zechariah 2:10 - 4:7
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

1 Corinthians 10:6-13

Revelation 11:1-19

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

 

In 1 Corinthians, we are admonished not to be spiritual idolaters or spiritual prostitutes.

 

1 Corinthians 10:1 For I-am not being-willing (for) YOU to-be-being ignorant, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud and all went-through the sea,
v2 And they all baptized-themselves with-reference-to
the Moses in the cloud and in the sea,
v3 And they all ate the same spiritual food,
v4 And they all drank the same spiritual drink; for they-were-drinking out-of
(a) spiritual rock following, but the rock was the Messiah.
v5 BUT with the many-more of-them the God thought not well; for they-were-spread-down in the wilderness.
v6 But these-things became
our patterns, with-reference-to us, not to-be desirers of-bad-things, according-as also-those desired.
v7 Neither YOU-be-becoming
idolaters, according-as some of-them; as it-has-been-and-is-still-written: The people caused-to-be-seated to-eat and to-drink, also stood-again to-be-playing.
v8 Nor let-us-be-committing-
prostitution, according-as some of-them committed-prostitution and they-fell, in-one day, twenty three thousands.
v9 Nor let-us-be
-tempting the Messiah, according-as some of-them tried, and destroyed-themselves by the serpents.
v10 Nor be-YOU-
murmuring, even-as some of-them murmured, and they-destroyed-themselves by the decimator.
v11 But all these-things, (as) patterns, were happening to-those, but it-was-written toward admonition of-us, with-reference-to whom the finishes of-the ages has-arrived.
v12 So-that let the (one) seeming to-have-stood-and-still-be-standing be-looking (that) he-might not fall.
v13 Trial has not taken-and-is-still not taking YOU if not (a) human (one); but the God (is) trustworthy, who will not allow YOU to-be-tried above what YOU-are-being-able, BUT he-will-make with the trial also the outcome (for) YOU to-be-being-able to undergo (it).
v14 For-which-very-reason, my cherished (ones), YOU-be-fleeing from
the idolatry.
v15 As to-prudent-(ones) I-am-saying; YOU yourselves judge what I-am-stating.
v16
The cup of-the blessing which we-are-blessing, is-it NOT participation of-the blood of-the Messiah? The bread which we-are-breaking-in-pieces, is-it NOT participation of-the body of-the Messiah?

 

Cont. 1 Cor.10:17 Because we, the many, are one bread, one body; for we all are-sharing out-of the one bread.

Luke 22:19 And having-taken bread, having-given-thanks he-broke-in-pieces, and he-gave to-them, saying, This is my body, the-(one) being-given in-behalf-of YOU:  YOU-be-doing this with-reference-to my remembrance.

*3rd Cup after the yearly Passover meal.

v20 And in-the-same-way the *cup after to-partake-supper, saying, This cup (is) the new-quality covenant in my blood, the-(one) being-poured-out in-behalf-of YOU.

 

v18 YOU-be-looking-at the Israeli according-to flesh; are not the (ones) eating the sacrifices partners of-the altar?
v19 What therefore am-I-stating? That (an)
-idolatrous-sacrifice is something? or that (an) idol is something?
v20 BUT that what (things)
the Gentiles are sacrificing, they-are-sacrificing to-demons and not to-God, but I-am not willing YOU to-be-becoming partners of-the demons.
v21 YOU-are not being-able to-be-drinking
(a) *cup of-Jehovah and (a) cup of-demons; YOU-are not being-able to-be-sharing of-a-table of-Jehovah and of-a-table of-demons.
v22 Or are-we-provoking the Lord to-jealousy? Are-we stronger (ones) (than) he?
v23
All-things are-legitimate, BUT not all-things are-being-advantageous; all-things are-legitimate, BUT not all-things are-building-up.
v24 Let no-one be-seeking the (thing) of-himself BUT each (one) the (thing) of-the different (one).
v25 Everything being-offered-for-sale in (a) meat-market YOU-be-eating, examining not-one-thing because-of the conscience;
v26 For of-the Lord (is) the earth and the fulness of-it.
v27 If someone of
-the unbelieving (ones) is-calling YOU and YOU-are-willing to-be-proceeding, YOU-be-eating every thing being-placed-beside YOU, examining not-one-thing because-of the conscience.
v28 But if someone might-say to-YOU; This is (an)
idolatrous-sacrifice, YOU-be not eating because-of that (one), the (one) having-disclosed (it) and the conscience;
v29 But I-am-saying conscience NOT the (one) of-himself BUT the (one) of-the different (one). For to-what-end is my freedom being-judged by another conscience?
v30 If I myself am-sharing
in-favor, why am-I-being-blasphemed in-behalf-of what I myself-am-giving-thanks?

Here the “unbelieving (ones)” may refer to:

1.  Pagan Gentiles.   Pagans do sacrifice to false gods. Most pagans eat pork. Would the pagan’s conscience be bothered by a sacrifice (eating) of a pig?  Probably not. If they inform you that the food is an idolatrous sacrifice, then don’t eat it.

2.  Jews that don’t trust in Yeshua as the Messiah. The Mosaic Law sacrifices are not pagan, and the Mosaic law forbids the eating of pork.   If they mistake your freedom to eat a pig for sin, then don’t eat the pig in front of them.

 

 

Cont. 1 Cor.10:31 Whether therefore YOU-are-eating or YOU-are-drinking or anything YOU-are-doing, YOU-be-doing all-things with-reference-to (the) glory of-God.

v32 YOU-be-becoming (ones) not-causing-to-stumble even to-Jews and to-Greeks and to-the assembly of-the God,

v33 According-as I-also (in) all-things am-pleasing all, not seeking the (thing) advantageous of-myself BUT the (thing) of-the many, in-order-that they-might-be-saved.

 

Notice that in 1 Corinthians we have:

* Prophecy is rendered inactive at some time. (13:8)

* Wisdom of God (1:24) vs. wisdom of flesh (1:26)

 * God's Wisdom is spoken in mystery (2:7)

* Spiritual prostitution is forbidden. (6:13,16 ) ~  (10:21,28)

* Physical prostitution is of course also forbidden (and the physical affects the spiritual,  5:1-6  )

* Knowledge of the God as revealed by the Spirit of the God vs  knowledge of mankind as revealed by the spirit of mankind (2:11)

* There are absolutes of knowledge (Οἶδεν) both of the spirit of man and of the Spirit of the God (2:11).

* The spiritually mature, that is the truly prudent, exist (10:15).

* We have the mind of Messiah (2:16) 

 * We have authority to do much (perhaps Christmas fits here) but a greater responsibility to protect the weak members from thinking evil is ok (perhaps Christmas fits here) (8:9).

* There are infants in the assembly (3:1)  They are as fleshy (worldly?) ones (3:1).  Note Paul (by the Holy Spirit) could NOT speak to the "fleshy" and "infants" as spiritual ones.(3:1) They are also prudent (4:10).   Is that ever a paradox?

 

This speaks of things of MANkind, man's spirit, man's wisdom vs. things of God, His Spirit, His Wisdom.  In God's Realm (apparently including 3:16), there are infants and fleshy ones.  That is, in Messiah there are both fleshy and/or infants AND there are spiritually mature ones. We are not to remain as infants in Messiah (1Cor.3:2 &13:11).  The knowledge is not in all (8:7) and so while all things are ok, not all things are advantageous (6:12), and we are not to trip the weak member by doing something that might mislead them (8:7-11).  (Saturnalia comes to mind.)  We are NOT to unite to THE prostitute (6:16 & see Ro.7:1-4).

 

2 Corinthians 6:14 YOU-be not becoming being-differently-yoked to-unbelieving-(ones); for what sharing by-justice and by-lawlessness, or what participation by-light toward darkness?

 

This is speaking of things regarding believers within the assembly. The Corinthians were doing ok, and even if they were infants in Messiah, even they were prudent enough to trust - and yet, they were not kicking the sinners out of the assembly, and they were participating in these practices (6:14-20).  In this we can see that having association with sin or sinners in the assembly is not what God meant by "all things work out for God's good".

 

 Again, regarding how the mature/prudent ones (10:15) interact with those that do not believe - outside the assembly:

1 Corinthians 10:27 "If someone of-the unbelieving (ones) is-calling YOU and YOU-are-willing to-be-proceeding, YOU-be-eating every thing being-placed-beside YOU, examining not-one-thing because-of the conscience."

-Therefore it may be OK to participate in Hanukkah, as the Jews are not believers in Messiah Jesus.    And I think especially so if we make certain emphasis on Jesus as the true Light of the sanctuary, which is in believers.  That is, if we tweak/offend those that reject this truth, it is ok to participate in their Hanukkah celebration, at their request.  (This may or may not speak to celebrating Christmas - it depends on whether or not the one calling you believes in Jesus (in truth) or not.)

 

We also understand these verses as referencing pagan gentile sacrifices:

1 Corinthians 10:20 BUT that what (things) the Gentiles are sacrificing, they-are-sacrificing to-demons and not to-God, but I-am not willing YOU to-be-becoming partners of-the demons.

v21 YOU-are not being-able to-be-drinking (a) cup of-Jehovah and (a) cup of-demons; YOU-are not being-able to-be-sharing of-a-table of-Jehovah and of-a-table of-demons.

 

HOWEVER! Here's where the rub begins:

1 Corinthians 10:18 YOU-be-looking-at the Israeli according-to flesh; are not the (ones) eating the sacrifices partners of-the altar?

 

1 Corinthians 10:28 "But if someone might-say to-YOU; This is (an) idolatrous-sacrifice, YOU-be not eating because-of that (one), the (one) having-disclosed (it) and the conscience;"

This isn't saying "if someone thinks" it is an idolatrous sacrifice, but rather "if someone says" it is....do not eat it.  That removes a lot of liberty that I thought we had....as most people don’t think about it.  However, certain foods are marked as being pagan sacrifices…

 

To us in the New Covenant with Yahweh Yeshua (Jehovah Jesus), our participation in the Sinai/(Hagar Gal.4:21-31) Covenant  is spiritual adultery (Ro.7:1-4).   Prudent ones KNOW what both spiritual and physical idolatry, leaven, prostitution is.  We KNOW those things don't mean anything because they are false gods.  If we go to the store and buy meat, we can eat it.  IF someone tells us -whether vocally or by a stamp- i.e. it is HALAL, -which is  an idolatrous Islamic sacrifice, then we are not to eat it.

 

SO.  If we want to partake for instance, of Hanukkah, we can, UNLESS we have LEARNED that it is MAN's addition (idolatry) to God's commandment [see Hanukkah], wherein which knowledge we KNOW BETTER.  The exact same applies to Christmas.  Contemporarily, Christmas came from the Roman Catholic Church, and Hanukkah and a mid-week Pentecost came from Rabbinical Judaism.

Note the similarity between spiritual adultery and spiritual prostitution
.

Romans 7:1 Or are-YOU-being-ignorant, brothers, for I-am-speaking to-(ones)-coming-to-know law, that the law is-exercising-lordship of-the MAN on as-long time as he-is-living?

 v2 For the woman under-a-husband has-been-and-is-still-bound by-law to-the living husband; but if the husband might-die-off, she-has-been-and-is still-rendered-inactive from the law of-the husband.

 v3 So therefore, while the husband (is) living, she-will-be-termed (an) adulteress if she-might-become to-(a)-different man; but if the husband might-die-off, she-is free from the law, she (will) not be (an) adulteress having-become to-(a)-different man.

BUT: if she goes back to the first law of the husband, she IS committing adultery.  Note the new husband is a "different" man from the first husband.

 

 v4 So-that, my brothers, YOU yourselves also were-put-to-death to-the law through the body of-the Messiah, with-reference-to YOU to-become to-(a)-different (one), to-the (one) having-been-raised out-of dead (ones), in-order-that we-might-bring-forth-fruit to-the God.

 

Where do you bring your fruit?  To the shadow altar of Sinai?

1 Corinthians 10:18 YOU-be-looking-at the Israeli according-to flesh; are not the (ones) eating the sacrifices partners of-the altar?

Or to the altar of the God?

Hebrews 13:10 We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat.

 

1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling in YOU?

 

The First Love is Jesus-YHVH, who died for us so that we are free from the bondage/law of sin and death.

Romans 8:2 "For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death."

 

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Revelation ch11 continues the Seventh Seal:

Revelation 11:1 And (a) reed like to-(a)-rod was-given to-me, saying: You-be-arising and you-measure the sanctuary of-the God and the altar and the (ones) worshipping in it.
v2 And the court namely-the (one) outside of-the sanctuary you-cast-out outside and you-might not measure it, because it-was-given to
-the Gentiles, and the city namely-the holy (one) they-will-tread forty two months

42 mo. = 3.5 years.
v3 And I-shall-give to-my two witnesses, and they-will-prophesy (a) thousand two-hundred sixty days having-been-and-still-cast-around (with) sackcloths.

1260 days = approx. 3.42 years
v4 These having-stood-and-still-standing are the two olive-trees and the two lampstands namely-the (ones) in-sight of-the Lord of-the earth.


cont. Revelation 11:5 And if someone is-willing to-do-harm-to them, fire is-proceeding-out out-of their mouths and it-is-devouring their enemies; and if someone might-will to-do-harm-to them, thus it-is-essential (for) him to-be-killed.
v6 These are-having the authority to-shut the heaven, in-order-that it-might not be-raining (a) heavy-shower the days of-their prophecy, and they-are-having authority over the waters to-be-turning them into blood and to-smite the earth with every blow as-often-as if they-might-will.
v7 And at-the-time-that they-might-finish their witness,
the beast namely-the (one) ascending out-of the abyss will-make war with them and he-will-have-victory-over them and he-will-kill them.
v8 And their corpses (will-be) on-the square of-the city namely-the great (one), which is-being-called spiritually Sodom and Egypt, where-in-which also their Lord was-crucified.

Christ was physically killed in Jerusalem, "spiritually Sodom and Egypt" - so then this place is NOT the sanctuary of the God. It’s not a part of the assembly/body of Christ.


v9 And they out-of
the peoples and tribes and languages and nations will-look-at their corpses three and (a) half days, and they-will-not-let their corpses to-be-put into sepulchres.

This verse probably deserves a rethinking. 


v10 And the (ones) residing on the earth will-rejoice over them and they-will-be-made-merry, and they-will-send gifts to-one-another, because these, the two prophets, tormented the (ones) residing on the earth.
v11 And after the three days and (a) half (the), Spirit of-life out-of the God went-in in them, and they-stood on their feet, and great fear fell on the (ones) observing them.

This will be visible world wide.
v12 And they-heard (a) great voice out-of the heaven saying to-them: You-ascend here; and they ascended into the heaven in the cloud, and their enemies observed them.
v13 And in that hour (a) great earthquake came-to-pass, and the tenth of-the city fell, and seven thousands names of-MEN were-killed in the earthquake, and the others became (ones) afraid and they-gave glory to-the God of-the heaven.
v14 The woe namely-the second went-away; behold, the woe namely-the third is-coming speedily.

all part of sixth angel/trumpet.


v15 And the seventh angel sounded-a-trumpet; and great voices came-to-pass in the heaven, saying: The kingdom of-the world became of-our Lord and of-his Messiah, and he-will-be-king with-reference-to the ages of-the ages.
v16 And the twenty four elders, namely-the (ones) sitting in-sight of-the God on their thrones, fell on their faces and they-worshiped the God,
v17 Saying: We-are-giving-thanks to-you, Lord the God the Almighty, the (one) being and the (one who) was, because you-have-taken-and-still-have your power namely-the great and you-(became)-King;
v18 And
the Gentiles were-made-wroth, and your wrath came and the season of-the dead to-be-judged and to-give the reward to-your slaves namely-the prophets and to-the holy (ones) and to-the (ones) fearing your name, the little (ones) [G3398 τοὺς μικροὺς  tous mikrous] and the great (ones), and to-corrupt-through the (ones) corrupting-through the earth.

 

Both “the little” and “the great” (ones) are rewarded:

Jeremiah  31:34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least [G3397-1433 LXX: μικρού mikrou (origin of “micro”) ] of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive  [סָלַח  -H5545-salach,  LXX: ιλεως] their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more. 

 

Matthew 5:19 Whosoever therefore might-break one of-these commandments, namely-the least, and he-might-teach the MEN thus, he-will-be-called least [G1646 ἐλαχίστων  elachistōn] in the kingdom of-the heavens; but whosoever might-do and he-might-teach (them), this-(one) will-be-called great in the kingdom of-the heavens.

 

Romans 9:12 Not out-of works BUT out-of the (one) calling, it-was-said to-her that The greater will-be-slave to-the lesser [G1640 τῷ ἐλάσσονι tō elassoni];

This verse quotes Gen. 25:23, where the LXX also has τῷ ἐλάσσονι tō elassoni.

 

Romans 1:16 For I-am not ashamed-of the good-news; for it-is (the) power of-God with-reference-to salvation to-everyone trusting, both to-Jew first and to-Greek.

 

Romans 2:9 Tribulation and anguish upon every soul of-MAN of-the (one) working-out the bad-thing, both of-Jew first and of-Greek;
 v10 But glory and honor and peace
to-everyone working the good-thing, both to-Jew first and to-Greek.
 v11
For there-is not partiality beside the God.

 

Matthew 20:16 Thus the last-(ones) will-be first, and the first-(ones) last: for many are called-(ones), but few chosen-(ones).

 

Hebrews 7:7 But separate-from all contradiction the lesser (thing) [G1640 τὸ ἔλαττον tō elatton] is-being-blessed by the better (person).

 

Romans 11:30 For as-altogether YOU yourselves at-one-time disobeyed the God, but now YOU-had-mercy-bestowed in-the disobedience of-these.

v31 Thus these also now disobeyed in-order-that by your mercy they themselves also might now have-mercy-bestowed.

Romans 11:7 What then? What Israel is-seeking-after, this it-attained not, but the choice attained; but the others were-petrified,

v8 Even-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written:  The God gave to-them (a) spirit of-compunction, eyes not to-be-looking and ears not to-be-hearing, till of-the today day.

v9 And David is-saying:  Let their table become into (a) snare and into (a) hunting and into (an) entrapment and into (a) repayment for-them,

Cont. Romans 11:10 Let their eyes be-made-dark (so as) not to-be-looking, and you-bend-completely their back through every-(thing).

 

The Jews disobeyed the Gospel. Scripture equates this to lawlessness:

2 Corinthians 6:14 YOU-be not becoming being-differently-yoked to-unbelieving-(ones); for what sharing by-justice and by-*lawlessness [G458 ἀνομίᾳ anomia], or what participation by-light toward darkness?

 

On lawlessness  *[ανομιων-anomiōn]:

Note that until they (Israel) come into the New Covenant relationship with YHVH, even if “Torah observant", they are in a state of "lawlessness" in relation to the law of Messiah.  The Levitical service, upon which all the Mosaic law was based (or "rested"), did not remove their sin.  It brought a way of atonement, a yearly covering of sin, but not propitiation, a permanent removal of sin. That is, their lack of trust in YHVH Yeshua’s just act of sacrifice alone and their attempts at self-justification via their works of the Mosaic law makes them lawless ones in relation to the law/Torah of the New Covenant.

 

Of course YHVH provides the outcome:

1 Corinthians 10:13 Trial has not taken-and-is-still not taking YOU if not (a) human (one); but the God (is) trustworthy, who will not allow YOU to-be-tried above what YOU-are-being-able, BUT he-will-make with the trial also the outcome (for) YOU to-be-being-able to undergo (it).

 

Psalm 18:11 (ASV) He made darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ  choshek) his hiding-place, his pavilion round about him, Darkness (חֲשֵׁכָ  chashekah) of waters, thick clouds of the skies.

 

Hebrews 10:17 And of-their sins and their *lawlessnesses I-shall by-no-means still be-mindful.

Romans 11:26  And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written:  The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob.

 

cont. Romans 11:32 For the God shut-together all the (ones) with-reference-to disobedience in-order-that he-might-have-mercy (on) all the (ones).

cont. Romans 11:33 O depth of-God's riches and wisdom and knowledge; as unsearchable his sentences and untraceable his ways.

 

 

 

cont. Revelation 11:19 And the sanctuary of-the God namely-the (one) in the heaven was-opened, and the ark of-his covenant was-seen in-his sanctuary, and there-came-to-pass lightnings and voices and thunders and (an) earthquake and (a) great hall.

 

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Num 9:6-14 concerns Pesach Sheni

 www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#Pesach_Sheni

 

 

 

Zechariah 3 concerns Yeshua/Jesus, the true Light of the naos/sanctuary.

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#Jesus_is_the_true_Light_of_the_naos/sanctuary

 

 

 

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~~~~May 30-31, 2014; May 1-2, 2015; June 17-18, 2016; June 2-3, 2017; May 25-26, 2018; June 14-15, 2019; June 5-6, 2020~~~~

Parashat Naso - נָשֹׂא

"take"  or  "lift up"
Torah portion:
Numbers 4:21 - 7:89

Haftarah portion:

Judges 13:2-25
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Acts 21:17-26
We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

This week we read Acts ch 21 through 23 to better understand the events that transpired.

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Acts 21:6 But it-came-to-pass to-me, proceeding and drawing-near to-the Damascus, around mid-day unexpectedly out-of the heaven (a) considerable light to-flash-around about me,
v7 And-additionally I-fell [in]to the ground and I-heard (a) voice-saying to-me: Saul, Saul why are-you-persecuting me?
v8 But I myself-answered: Who are-you Lord? And-additionally he-said to me:
I myself-am Jesus the Nazarene, whom you yourself-are-persecuting.


"I myself-am" - ἐγώ εἰμι ego eimi - the same thing Jesus told Moses when he appeared to him.

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In Acts 26:14 Paul explains –by the Holy Spirit – in Greek – that Jesus spoke to him in Hebrew. Thus the Greek ἐγώ εἰμι ego eimi and Hebrew אהיהEh’yeh are made equal by the Holy Spirit.

 

And again this manifestation of the 2nd personality of the triune Godhead is seen in the Haftarah portion where Manoah and his wife recognized the Angel of YHVH as YHVH himself:

Judges 13:17 And Manoah said unto the angel of Jehovah, What is thy name, that, when thy words come to pass, we may do thee honor?
18 And
the angel of Jehovah said unto him, Wherefore askest thou after my name, seeing it is wonderful? [פֶֽלִאי] (Strong's H6383, an adjective derived from H6381)

This seems that it could literally read "my name is Wonderful".  Were it not for the vowels, which were added about 900A.D, the spelling is the same:

Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful [פֶּלֶא], Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

פֶּלֶא (Strongs H6382) is a masculine noun derived from פָּלָא (H6381).

H6381, פָּלָא  is a verb.  Really, this Hebrew word seems to have the same meanings through verb, adjective and noun contexts.  This sounds like something Jesus would say to his disciples: "Why do you ask after my name? It is Wonderful."


19 So Manoah took the kid with the meal-offering, and offered it upon the rock unto
Jehovah: and the angel did wondrously [וּמַפְלִא], and Manoah and his wife looked on.
20 For it came to pass, when the flame went up toward heaven from off the altar, that
the angel of Jehovah ascended in the flame of the altar: and Manoah and his wife looked on; and they fell on their faces to the ground.
21 But
the angel of Jehovah did no more appear to Manoah or to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was the angel of Jehovah.
22 And Manoah said unto his wife, We shall surely die, because we have seen
God.
23 But his wife said unto him, If
Jehovah were pleased to kill us, he would not have received a burnt-offering and a meal-offering at our hand, neither would he have showed us all these things, nor would at this time have told such things as these.

Note that the angel of Jehovah is understood by Manoah and his wife as God and Jehovah.

 

 

And again in Numbers 7:89 when Moses entered the Tent of meeting he heard the Voice of YHVH speaking to him. The next verse, Numbers 8:1 immediately connects "YHVH" to the "Voice", and also compare the LXX which has  την φωνήν κυρίου λαλούντος - literally "the voice Yahweh speaking".  We may see the Voice speaking as the Word of YHVH, = Jesus;

 

Numbers 7:89 And when Moses went into the tent of meeting to speak with him, then he heard the Voice [אֶת־הַקֹּול] speaking [מִדַּבֵּר] unto him from above the mercy-seat that was upon the ark of the testimony, from between the two cherubim: and he spake unto him.

By Law, only Aaron and his sons could go into the sanctuary of the Tabernacle.

Numbers 4:19 but thus do unto them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach unto the most holy things: Aaron and his sons shall go in, and appoint them every one to his service and to his burden;
20 but they shall not go in to see the sanctuary even for a moment, lest they die.

 

Note that Moses entered the tabernacle outside - or above - the Sinai law, which action normally carried the death penalty.  Consider that this place he entered was the Tent of Meeting, the Tabernacle,the  אֹהֶל  ohel   מוֹעֵד  mow`ed.  Consider that  מוֹעֵד mow`ed  also  is understood to mean "appointed place, appointed time, meeting, sacred season, set feast, appointed season, appointed sign or signal"; yet Moses was "outside" all those appointed times and things!  So just after the dedication of the altar of the tabernacle, Moses is seen in relationship to YHVH outside the law (the law of Moses!!!), while the law is in effect.  "Lord have Mercy!"

 

In this Parashah, Moses, Manoah and his wife, and Paul all saw YHVH and did not die;  this breaks with Torah observance (Sinai law) but these circumstances were of course, as Manoah's wife points out, obviously what God wanted.

 

And indeed this Parashah shows proof of that hope in and of His mercy! In Messiah we also have access to the throne of grace outside the Law of Moses but within the Law of Messiah.

Romans 8:2 "For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death."

 

 

 

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About Paul's Nazarite Vow

Whatever it takes, even if that means Torah Observance

"I-am-doing all-things because-of the good-news"

 

In regards to Paul's "Nazarite vow" (Acts 21:22-26; Numbers 6:1-21), what Paul said about what he did must be considered in order understand what he was doing.  Sadly, this "vow taking" by Paul is often used in the "Messianic" assembly as a proof text of the necessity of Torah (Sinai) observance in Christian life, which is a teaching error, as it is contrary to what Paul -as moved by the Holy Spirit- said  he was doing:

 

1 Corinthians 9:16 For if I-might-be-bringing-good-news, it-is not (a) boast for-me; for necessity is-being-laid-on to-me; for woe it-is to-me if I-might not be-bringing-good-news.

v17 For if willingly I-am-practising this, I-am-having reward; but if unwillingly, I-have-been-and-still-am-trusted administration-of-the-household.

v18 What therefore is my reward?  In-order-that bringing-good-news I-might-place the good-news without-expense, with-reference-to not to-use-fully my authority in the good-news.

 

v19 For being free out-of all (men) I-enslaved myself to-all (men), in-order-that I-might-gain the many-more;

v20 And I-became to-the Jews as (a) Jew, in-order-that I-might-gain Jews; to-the (ones) under law as under law, not being myself under law, in-order-that I-might-gain the (ones) under law;

 

v21 To-the (ones) without-law as without-law, not being without-law of-God BUT within-law of-Messiah, in-order-that I-might-gain the (ones) without-law;

 

v22 I-became weak to-the weak, in-order-that, I-might-gain the weak; I-have-become-and-still-am all-things to-the all, in-order-that in-any-event I-might-save some.

v23 But I-am-doing all-things because-of the good-news, in-order-that I-might-become (a) fellow-partner of-it.

 

Note - Paul said his “Hebrew roots” were "refuse" and a "disadvantage" to him knowing Messiah Yeshua/Jesus:

 

Philippians 3:5  In-circumcision eight-days-old, out-of race of-Israel, of-tribe of-Benjamin, Hebrew out-of Hebrews, according-to law (a) Pharisee,
v6 According-to
zeal pursuing the assembly, according-to justice, the (justice) in (the) law having-become faultless.
v7 BUT things-which were to-me gains,
these-things I-have-considered-and-still-consider (a) disadvantage on-account-of the Messiah.
v8 BUT yea-therefore I-am also considering
all (things) to-be (a) disadvantage on-account-of the holding-above of-the knowledge of-Messiah Jesus my Lord, on-account-of whom I-was-disadvantaged (by) all the (things), and I-am-considering (them) refuse[s] (i.e. dung) in-order-that I-might-gain Messiah
 

Paul made a strong statement. In today’s vernacular the equivalent of “refuses” would be something like “a bunch of crap”

 

Therefore we may understand that Paul's Nazarite vow, i.e. his Torah Observance, was at this time in his life  - now life in Messiah - a "show" to help him bring the Gospel message to the Jews. 

 

Gentile Christians, of course, are not bound to the Torah/law of the Mosaic Covenant:

Acts 15:19 On-this-account I myself-am-judging not to-be-harassing the (ones) from the Gentiles turning-around on the God,
v20 BUT to-send-an-epistle to-them to-be-holding-off-for-themselves
of-the contaminations of-the idols and of-the prostitution and (a)-thing-strangled and of-the blood.

 

A statement of appeasement to the Jews:
v21 For Moses out-of ancient generations is-having according-to (a) city the (ones) preaching him, being-read in the synagogues according-to every Sabbath.

v22 Then it-seemed (best) to-the apostles and to-the elders together-with the total assembly to-send men having-been-chosen-by-themselves out-of them into Antioch together-with the Paul and Barnabas, Judas the (one) being-called Barsabbas and Silas, men being-governors among the brothers,
v23 Having-written through their hand:

The apostles and the elder brothers to-the brothers namely-the (ones) out-of nations according-to the Antioch and Syria and Cilicia to-be-rejoicing.
v24 Since-indeed we-heard that some out-of us disturbed YOU by-words unsettling YOUR souls to-whom we-did not give-strict-order,
v25 It-seemed (best) to-us having-become with-one-accord, to-send men having-been-chosen-by-our-selves to YOU together-with our cherished Barnabas and Paul.
v26 Men having-given-over-and-still-giving-over their souls in-behalf-of the name of-our Lord Jesus Messiah.
v27 We-have-dispatched-and-are-dispatching therefore Judas and Silas, and they through word are-reporting the same-things.
v28 For
it-seemed (best) to-the Spirit namely-the Holy and to-us to-ourselves-be-placing-upon YOU not-one much-more weight with-the-exception of-these of-compulsion,
v29 To-be-holding-off-for-yourselves of-idolatrous-sacrifices and of-blood and of-(things)-strangled and of-prostitution; maintaining yourselves out-of which-things YOU-will-practise well.
Farewell.

 

So anyway, Paul takes, or at least initiates a Nazarite (?) vow.  It almost gets him killed.

 

Paul was warned:

Acts 21:10 But (as) we (were) continuing many-more days (a) certain prophet, Agabus by-name, came-down from the Judea,
v11 And having-come to us and having-lifted-up the belt of-the Paul, having-bound of-himself the feet and the hands said: These-things the Spirit namely-the Holy is-saying: Thus the Jews will-bind in Jerusalem the man of-whom is this belt and they-will-give (him) over into hands of-nations.

 

Never-the-less he proceeded in behalf of Jesus:
cont. Acts 21:13 Then the Paul answered: What are-YOU-doing weeping and making my heart to-quail? For I am-holding (myself) preparedly not only to-be-bound BUT even to-die-off with-reference-to Jerusalem in-behalf-of the name of-the Lord Jesus.
v14 But (as) he (was) not himself-being-persuaded we-kept-quiet having-said: Let
the will of-the Lord be-coming-to-pass.
 

Initially, things went well:

v17 But (as) we (were) having-become into Jerusalem the brothers themselves gladly accepted us.
v18 But on-the succeeding (day) the Paul had-entered together-with us to James, and-additionally all the elders came-to-be-alongside.
v19 And having-greeted them he-was-explicating according-to each one of-the (things) the God did among
the Gentiles through his ministry.


v20a But the (ones) having-heard were-glorifying the God,

 and then…

v20b and-additionally they-said to-him; You-are-observing, brother, how many myriads there-are among the Jews of-the (ones) having-trusted-and-still-trusting, and they-are all existing zealots of-the law;

"myriads" - plural 10,000s. Were these tens of thousands trusting in the New Covenant relationship with Messiah YHVH Yeshua or were they trusting in YHVH through the Mosaic Covenant?


v21 But they-were-instructed concerning you that you-are-teaching all
the Jews apostasy from Moses, according-to the Gentiles saying they (are) not to-be-circumcising the children nor to-be-walking-around in-the customs.

“They” – certain Jews,  were instructed by other Jews who were calling the Gospel an apostasy.

Are “the Gentiles” here Gentiles of the world or are they Gentiles  in the New Covenant relationship with Messiah YHVH Yeshua?

Ultimately, or “in any event”, these questions of “who is trusting in what trust” didn’t really matter at the moment:

 

v22 What is-it therefore? In-any-event it-is-essential (a) multitude to-come-together, for they-will-hear-for-themselves that you-came-and-are-still-come.

Perhaps this is what the Prophet Agabus was referring to in "the Jews will-bind in Jerusalem the man", i.e. the binding of this vow?  Paul is instructed to do what he is told (Consider: Jesus also instructs Paul personally (Acts 22:8,10,14, 21; 23:11) ; does Paul need this secondary instruction to take a vow? No.  Jesus appears to Paul at least three times: On the road to Damascus Acts 22:8, in the temple Acts 22:17-21, Acts 22:11)…


cont. Acts 21:23 You-do this therefore which we-are-saying to-you: There-are four men with-us having (a) vow upon themselves.
v24 Having-taken these alongside-to-yourself you-be-purified together-with them, and you-spend upon them in-order-that they-might-themselves-shave the head, and all will-come-to-know that there-is not-one-thing of-which (things) they-have-been-and-still-are-instructed concerning you, BUT you-are-being-in-line yourself also guarding the law.

 

This vow taking has nothing to do with Gentile Christian's requirements:
v25 But concerning of-the Gentiles having-trusted-and-still-trusting we ourselves-sent-an-epistle having-judged them to-be-keeping not-one-thing such-as-this unless to-be-guarding-themselves (from) both the idolatrous-sacrifice and the blood and (a thing)-strangled and prostitution.

 

Paul does what he is told.  It is interesting that apparently even his Jewish Christian brothers felt he should "do" something to appease the greater multitude of See 1 Cor.9:16-23:

 

v26 Then the Paul having-taken the men alongside-to-himself on-the day being-had together-with them having-been-purified having-entered into the temple, announcing the filling-out of-the days of-the purification, till of-which the offering might-be-offered in-behalf-of each one of-them.

The details of vows are found in Numbers ch6, and it is important to understand the requirements of the Mosaic law here.

 

So what does Paul's show of Torah Observance get him with the observant Jews?
v27 But as the seven days were-being-about to-be-being-completely-finished, the Jews from the Asia having-beheld him in the temple they-were-confusing all the crowd, and they-cast-on upon him the(ir)-hands,
v28 Crying: Men, Israelites, YOU-be-helping; this is the man the (one) teaching all everywhere against
the people and the law and this place, and-additionally still also he-led-in Greeks into the temple and he-has-defiled-and-still-defiles this holy place.

They lied. Paul did not bring Gentiles into the Temple, yet these Jews said he did.  In their opinion, a Gentile would defile the Temple.  On one hand, their opinion was wrong, since the veil was rent at the cross and Gentiles are allowed - direct - access to the Holy of Holies (Matt.27:51, Eph.2:13-22). On the other hand, their opinion was correct - in the sense that they were blinded by God Rom.11:6-12) to the Good News of Jesus, and are in fact the Christians’  - beloved - enemies of the Gospel (Rom. 11:28-36).


v29 For they-were having-seen-before-and-still-seeing
Trophimus the Ephesian in the city together-with him, whom they-were-supposing that the Paul led-in into the temple.

 

v30 And-additionally the total city was-moved and a-running-together of-the people came-to-pass, and having-taken-hold of-the Paul they-were-drawing him without the temple, and immediately the doors were-shut.

Note Paul is certainly not "outside" the temple, as we understand in 1 Cor.3:16, the sanctuary of the God is in you.

 

Note Acts 21:27 shows that Paul did not complete this vow...in fact he was prevented from being Torah observant by Torah observant Jews! They kicked him out of the Temple (vs30), which prevented him from bringing the required sin-offering, burnt-offering, trespass-offering and wave offering sacrifices to the priest as detailed in Num. 6:10-20Paul did not repeat the vow, but was sent by night under Roman guard to Caesarea (Acts 23:31). And of course, Paul did not need any vow or sacrifice since the sacrifice of Jesus (Heb.10:10). After not fulfilling his vow, Jesus appeared again to Paul (Acts 22:11) and told him to be of good courage. Obviously Paul is not under the Mosaic law, but is using the circumstances to further the Gospel. 

 

Jesus is the lawgiver..."You have heard it said...but I say unto you."  In Messiah Yeshua the Law and the Prophets are removed from primacy (*Matt. 11:13). Before his crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus told the Jews not to make any vows, and Christians are to make no vows except the vow of the trust:

Matthew 5:33 Again, YOU-heard that it-was-said to-the ancients, you-will not perjure-yourself, but you-will-give-back to-the Lord your oaths.
 v34 But I myself-am-saying to-YOU
to not swear totally,
(i.e. don't swear at all) neither in the heaven, because it-is (the) throne of-the God;
 v35 Nor in the earth, because it-is (the) footstool of-his feet: nor with-reference-to Jerusalem, because it-is (the) city of-the great King.
 v36 Nor might-you-swear in your head, because you-are not being-able to-make one hair white or black.
 v37
But let YOUR word be, yea, yea; nay, nay: but the-(thing) excessive of-these is out-of the evil (one).

 

James 5:15 And the vow of-the trust will-save the (one) being-fatigued, and the Lord will-raise him, and-if he-might-be having-done-and-still-is-doing sins it-will-be-forgiven to-him.

 

This is the vow of the trust:

 

Romans 10:8 BUT what is-it-saying? The saying is near you, in your mouth and in your heart; the saying of-the trust which we-are-preaching is this;
v9 That
if you-might-confess with your mouth Jehovah Jesus, and you-might-trust in your heart that the God raised him out-of dead (ones), you-will-be-saved;
v10 For with-heart he-is-being-trusted with-reference-to righteousness, but
with-mouth he-is-being-confessed with-reference-to salvation.

 

 

*The Law Prophesied - about Jesus!

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#The_law_prophesied_

 

See also Parashat Mattot:

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#Parashat_Mattot

 

These Jews wanted to kill Paul.  Noting two groups of Jews here: those that trust in Jesus and those that do not. Were the "tens of thousands" of Jews "trusting" (Acts 21:20) a part of this violent crowd?


cont. Acts 21:31 And-additionally (as) they (were) seeking to-kill him tidings ascended to-the ruler-of-a-thousand of-the cohort that total Jerusalem was-being confounded;
v32 Who at-once having-taken-along soldiers and rulers-of-hundreds he-random upon them; but the (ones) having-seen the ruler-of-a-thousand and the soldiers they-ceased hitting the Paul.
v33 Then the ruler-of-a-thousand having-drawn-near took-hold of-him and he-gave-verbal-order (for him) to-be-bound with-two chains, and he-inquired who he-may-be and what he-had-done-and-was-still-doing.
v34 But others in the crowd were-hollering-louder something other; but (as) he (was) not being-able to-come-to-know the sure-thing because-of the tumult, he-gave-verbal-order (for) him to-be-being-led into the encampment.
v35 But when he-became on the stairs, it-happened he to-be-being-borne by-the soldiers because-of the force of-the crowd;
v36 For the multitude of-the people were-following crying: Lift him up.
 

Acts 22:22 But they-were-hearing of-him until this word, and they-elevated the(ir) voice saying: You-be-lifting-up the (one) such-as-this from the earth, for it-was not being-appropriate (for) him to-be-living.
v23 And-additionally (as) they (were) screaming and throwing-away the(ir) garments and casting dust into the air,

 These Jews were also making a show of their Torah Observance.  This is the Torah observance "as refuse" that Paul was speaking of in Phil.3:5-8. Note that the Elders, the priests and the Sanhedrin (and apparently the vast majority of Jews) were aligned in a conspiracy with the 40 assassins (Acts 23:13:15).
 

Yes, the Law, Prophets and Writings all point to Jesus - and not the other way around - as on the road to Emmaus, without the revelation of Jesus even lifelong Torah Observant Jews do not understand this. And this is related to Parashat Bamidbar:

Romans 9:16 So therefore (it-is) not of-the (one) willing nor of-the (one) running, BUT of-the God having-mercy.

And again:

As You Were (Just as I AM) [Israel is the Bride, not the N.T. Assembly]

(but of course, come in Holy attire)

 

 

 

Again, as it is of great importance -- within-law of-Messiah:

11 Corinthians 9:16 For if I-might-be-bringing-good-news, it-is not (a) boast for-me; for necessity is-being-laid-on to-me; for woe it-is to-me if I-might not be-bringing-good-news.

v17 For if willingly I-am-practising this, I-am-having reward; but if unwillingly, I-have-been-and-still-am-trusted administration-of-the-household.

v18 What therefore is my reward?  In-order-that bringing-good-news I-might-place the good-news without-expense, with-reference-to not to-use-fully my authority in the good-news.

 

v19 For being free out-of all (men) I-enslaved myself to-all (men), in-order-that I-might-gain the many-more;

v20 And I-became to-the Jews as (a) Jew, in-order-that I-might-gain Jews; to-the (ones) under law as under law, not being myself under law, in-order-that I-might-gain the (ones) under law;

 

v21 To-the (ones) without-law as without-law, not being without-law of-God BUT within-law of-Messiah, in-order-that I-might-gain the (ones) without-law;

 

v22 I-became weak to-the weak, in-order-that, I-might-gain the weak; I-have-become-and-still-am all-things to-the all, in-order-that in-any-event I-might-save some.

v23 But I-am-doing all-things because-of the good-news, in-order-that I-might-become (a) fellow-partner of-it.

 

*

Romans 8:2 "For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death."

 

Hallelujah!

*

 

 

Notes:

Let the Amish take note, Paul’s belt (acts 21:11) is a symbol of his willingness to be bound (vs13) to obey God.

 

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~~~May 23-24, 2014, May 22-23, 2015, June 10-11 2016; May 26-27, 2017; May 18-19, 2018; June 7-8, 2019; May 22-23, 2020 ~~

Parashat Bamidbar - בְּמִדְבַּר

"in the desert"
Torah portion:
Numbers 1:1 - 4:20

Haftarah portion:

Hosea 2:1-23
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Romans 9:22-23
We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so.

 

Grace vs. Works

 

Romans 9:1 I-am-saying truth in Messiah, I-am not lying, my conscience witnessing-together with-me in (the) Holy Spirit,
v2 That it-is great grief to-me and unceasing pain in my heart;

Note that Paul is not a liar, and his witness/testimony is of the Holy Spirit. Sadly, many Messianics do not believe this.
v3 For I-was-wishing I myself to-be anathema from the Messiah in-behalf-of my brothers, my relatives according-to flesh,
v4
They-who are Israelites, of-whom the adoption-as-son and the glory and the covenants and the giving-of-law and the service and the promises,
v5 Of-whom the fathers, and out-of whom
the Messiah according-to the flesh; the (one) being over all (things) God blessed with-reference-to the ages, amen.
v6 But not such-as that the word of-the God has-and-is-still-fallen-away. For not all the (ones) out-of
Israel, these (are) Israel;
v7 Neither because they-are
seed of-Abraham, (are) all children, BUT: in Isaac seed will-be-called to-you.
v8 This is, not
the children of-the flesh these children of-the God, BUT the children of-the promise (are) being-figured with-reference-to seed.
v9 For the word of-promise (is) this: According-to this season I-shall-come and (a) son will-be to-the Sara.
v10 But not only (she), BUT Rebecca having conjugal-bed out-of one (man), Isaac our father;
v11 For not-yet having-been-born nor having practised anything good or worthless, in-order-that the plan of-the God according-to choice might-be-remaining,
v12 Not out-of
works BUT out-of the (one) calling, it-was-said to-her that The greater will-be-slave to-the lesser;
v13 Even-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written: I-cherished the Jacob but I-hated the Esau.
[Mal.1:3]
v14 What therefore shall-we-say? Unrighteousness beside the God? May-it not come-to-pass.
v15 For to-
the Moses he-is saying: I-shall-have-mercy-on whomever I-might-be-having-mercy, and I-shall-pity whomever I-might-be-pitying.  [Ex. 32:19]


v16
So therefore (it-is) not of-the (one) willing nor of-the (one) running, BUT of-the God having-mercy.

v17 For the scripture is-saying to-the Pharaoh that With-reference-to this same thing I-raised you out, in-which-case I-might-demonstrate in you my power, and in-which-case my name might-be-announced in all the earth.
v18 So therefore
he-is-having-mercy-on whom he-is-willing, but whom he-is-willing he-is-hardening.
v19 You-will-say to-me therefore: Why is-he still finding-fault? For who has-withstood-and-still-withstands his intention?
v20 O MAN, yea therefore
who are-you, yourself the (one) replying-against the God? Will the thing-moulded say to-the (one) having-moulded: Why (have) you-made me thus? (No!)
v21 Or is the potter not having authority of-the mud out-of the same lump to-make on-the-one-hand which vessel with-reference-to honor, on-the-other-hand which with-reference-to dishonor?
v22 But if the God willing to-demonstrate
the wrath and to-make-known the possible (intention?) of-him brought in much patience vessels of-wrath having-been-and-still-rendered-thoroughly-fit with-reference-to destruction,
v23 And in-order-that he-might-make-known the riches of his glory on
vessels of-mercy, which he-prepared-before with-reference-to glory,


v24
Whom (has) he-called, even us, not only out-of Jews BUT also out-of nations?


v25
As even in the Hosea he-is-saying: I-shall-call the people not mine, my people, and the (woman?) not having-been-cherished-and-still-(not)-cherished, having-been-cherished-and-still-cherished;[Hosea 2:23]
v26 And it-will-be in the place, the-place-where, it-was-said to-them: YOU (-are) not my people, there they-will-be-called sons of (the) living God
. [Hosea 1:10]


v27 But Isaiah is-crying in-behalf-of
the Israeli; If the number of-the sons of-Israel might-be as the sand of-the sea, the thing-left-under will-be-saved; [Isaiah 10:22]
v28 For finishing-completely and cutting-short (an) account in justice; because Jehovah will-make (an) account having-been-and-still-cut-short on the land.
v29 And according-as Isaiah said-before and still-is-saying: Unless Jehovah of-hosts abandoned
(a) seed to-us, we (maybe) became as Sodom and we (maybe) were-likened as Gomorrah. [Isaiah 1:9]


v30 What therefore shall-we-say?
That nations the (ones) not pursuing justice, it (they)-apprehended justice, but justice the (one) out-of trust?


v31 But
Israel pursuing (a) law of-justice came not first with-reference-to (the) law.


v32 Because-of what?
Because not out-of trust BUT as out-of works of-law they-stumbled on-the stone of-the stumbling,
v33 According-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written:
Behold I-am-placing in Sion (a) stone of-stumbling and (a) rock of-entrapment, and the (one) trusting on him will not be-disgraced. [Isa. 28:16]
 

 

 

Addressing a Messy-Antic replacement theology that sometimes comes up with this week’s portion, wherein Messianics will claim they are the “true Jews”:

 

Isaiah 56:6 Also the foreigners that join themselves to Jehovah, to minister unto him, and to love the name of Jehovah, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from profaning it, and holdeth fast my covenant; 7 even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt-offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples. 8 The Lord Jehovah, who gathereth the outcasts of Israel, saith, Yet will I gather others to him, besides his own that are gathered.

 

John 10:16 And I-am-having other sheep, which (are) not out-of this court; those-also it-is-essential (for) me to-lead, and they-will-hear (sh’ma) my voice; and it-will-come-to-be one flock, one shepherd.

 

 

Regarding the "foreigners" that YHVH brings to his holy mountain... I'm -thinking- that as they are "with" YHVH, they can't be outside of the way through Yeshua (Jn.14:6), and therefore are not Gentile converts to Judaism, but rather "the (ones) having-fallen-asleep through the Jesus", τοὺς κοιμηθέντας διὰ τοῦ Ἰησοῦ, seen at 1Thes.4:14 - (which differs from  "the dead (ones) in Messiah" - οἱ νεκροὶ ἐν Χριστῷ @1Thes.4:16).

 

And who are the Gentiles (ἔθνη) in Rev.21:24 and 22:2?  Apparently a group of people then and there @New Jerusalem are still called Gentiles, and this ties to the house of prayer for all peoples @Isa.56:7 (LXX: ἔθνεσιν).  These are Gentile Christians.

 

Yeshua is YHVH of Sabbaths: Christians (Jew and Gentile) keep his commandment and rest in Him.  Yeshua is our Sabbath rest:

1 John 3:23 And this is his commandment, in-order-that we-might-trust in-the name of-his son Jesus Messiah and we-might-be-cherishing one-another according-as he-gave commandment to-us.

Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world."

 

Habakkuk 2:4b "but the righteous shall live by his faith.(trust)"

 

We also see Gentile Christians simply called "Gentiles" in the New Testament @Rom.11:13; 15:27; 16:4; Gal. 2:12; Eph.3:1,6 and likely more places. So it is important to understand the context of “Gentile”. And so regarding the Jew and Gentile in Messiah Yeshua -my understanding, which may not be exact, is that a true Jewish believer is a spiritual Jew (Ro.2:29).  And a true Gentile believer is a spiritual Gentile (Eph.3:16). To the Jew first (Rom.1:16; 2:9,10), God makes no distinction thereafter Rom.2:11)....we are to remain "as you were" (1 Corinthians 7:20). Gentile believers in Yeshua are grafted-in AMONG (Rom.11:17) the choice (the fatness) [and petrified/slipped branches?] of Israel (but not the broken-out/fallen branches): Yeshua, in whom we became fellow partner (i.e. members of the body of Messiah @Eph.5:30), is the root (Rev. 22:16, Jn.15:1,5) INTO whom we are grafted (2Cor.5:17).  This is the ONE NEW MANKIND IN MESSIAH.

 

 Ephesians 2:15 "Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments *in decrees [δόγμασιν], in-order-that he-might-create the two in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,"

 

 * "the saying of his power" -Heb.1:3

 * God now speaks in Son (even) "in decrees":  "You have heard it said.....but I say unto you...." ~Matthew ch5.

Hebrews 1:1  "The God having-spoken long-ago in-many-portions and in-many-manners to-the fathers in the prophets

v2 *Spoke to-us on last of these days in Son, whom he-placed heir of-all (things), through whom also he-made the ages;

 

1 Corinthians 15:19 If in this life only we-are (ones) having-hoped-and-still-hoping in Messiah, we-are of-all MEN more pitiful.

v20 But at-this-instant Messiah has-been-and-still-is-raised out-of dead (ones), firstfruit of-the (ones) having-fallen-asleep-and-still-asleep:

v21 For since-indeed the death (is) through MAN, also through MAN (a) standing-again of-dead (ones).

v22 For as-altogether in the Adam all are-dying-off, thus also in the Messiah all will-be-made-alive.

v23 But each (one) in (his) own assignment: firstfruit Messiah, thereafter the (ones) of-the Messiah in his presence

 

Shabbat Shalom in Messiah Yeshua!

 

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~May 16-17, 2014; May 15-16, 2015*; June 3-4, 2016; May 19-20, 2017*; May 11-12, 2018*; May 31-Jun 1, 2019; May 15-16, 2020~

Parashat Bechukotai - בְּחֻקֹּתַי

"in my statutes"
Torah portion:
Leviticus 26:3 - 27:34

Haftarah portion:

Jeremiah 16:19 - 17:14
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Matt. 21:33-46
We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so.

*In 2015, 2017,2018, and 2020, Bechukotai was read with Behar.

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The Gospel stands by itself.

And this scripture surrounds this week's Parashat:

1 PETER 1:1 Peter (an) apostle of-Jesus Messiah to-chosen resident-aliens of-dispersion of-Pontus, of-Galatia, of-Cappadocia, of-Asia and of-Bithynia,

["to-chosen resident-aliens of-dispersion"; thus this speaks to Jewish (the chosen) believers (see next verse) in the Diaspora, as Gentile Christians would not be called "resident-aliens" there.  On the other hand, note that in Ch2 vs11 that two groups are addressed; "dwellers abroad AND resident aliens", wherein the former might be understood as Gentile Christians.  Primarily, the book appears to be addressed to Jewish Christians, although of course much still applies to Gentile Christian life in Messiah, wherein both Jew and Gentile are "one new man" (compare Eph. ch2).

 

v2 According-to knowledge-before of-God Father, in holiness of-spirit, with-reference-to obedience and sprinkling of-blood of-Jesus Messiah; may favor to-YOU and peace be-multiplied.

 

v3 Blessed the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Messiah, namely-the-one having-begotten us again according-to his much mercy with-reference-to (a) living hope through resurrection of-Jesus Messiah out-of dead(s).

v4 With-reference-to (an) inheritance imperishable and undefiled and unfading, having-been-kept-and-still-being-kept in (the) heavens with-reference-to YOU

v5 The (ones) being-protectively-guarded in power of-God through trust with-reference-to (a) salvation prepared to-be-uncovered in (the) last season.

v6 In which YOU-are-exulting, (a) little-bit just-now if it-is-essential having-been-grieved in Various trials,

v7 In-order-that the means-of-proving YOUR trust much-more-price [than] gold being-perished, but through fire being-proved, it (your trust) might-be-found with-reference-to laudation and glory and honor (price) in uncovering of-Jesus Messiah;

[note trials are essential for the believer to prove their trust.  These trials are not defined as only physical trials (physical pain)...]

 

Cont. 1 Peter 1:8 Whom not having-seen YOU-are-cherishing, with-reference-to whom just-now not seeing but trusting, YOU-are-exulting with-joy unspeakable and with-having-been-and-still-glorified.

Jesus taught that the first commandment is to love YHVH our God

Mark 12:29 But the Jesus answered him, That first-of-all of-the commandments, (is) you-be-hearing, Israel, Jehovah our God Jehovah is one. v30 And you-will-cherish Jehovah your God out-of your total heart and out-of your total soul and out-of your total intellect and out-of your total strength.  This (is the) first commandment.

 

Deuteronomy 6:4 Hear, O Israel: Jehovah our God is one Jehovah: v 5 and thou shalt love Jehovah thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

Note that in Jesus’ later instruction (Torah), he added “and out of your total intellect”.

 

Cont. 1 Peter 1:9 Obtaining-for-yourselves the finish of-the trust salvation of-souls.

[This is through trust - which is the work of God -see John 6:29]

 

[I think this following passage is very important concerning the "hierarchy" of the Law and the Prophets in relation to the Good-news of Messiah (the Gospel).]

v10 Concerning of-which salvation prophets sought-out and searched-out, the (ones) having-prophesied concerning of-the favor with-reference-to YOU,

v11 Searching with-reference-to whom or what-sort (of) season was-being-made-evident the spirit of-Messiah in them testifying-beforehand the sufferings with-reference-to Messiah and the glories after these-things.

v12 To-whom it-was-uncovered that not to-themselves but to-YOU they-were-ministering the-things, which now were-told to-YOU through the (ones) having-brought YOU good-news in Holy Spirit having-been-dispatched from heaven, with-reference-to which (things) angels are-desiring to-stoop-alongside.

 

[The Gospel - the "good-news" - stands by itself. Yes, the Law and the Prophets help explain (the law prophesied about Jesus (Matt.11:13), and we should study them.   BUT they are not necessary for Salvation.  It seems that often Messianics say that the Gospel cannot stand without the law and the prophets.   To me, this is akin to taking a tree and placing it upside down, or the pot dictating to The Potter…it’s the old “Yea hath God said?” line of thinking outside of Logic (logic is from logos/Word).  Noting that on the road to Emmaus the two disciples (first Christians, but not yet called Christians) were Jewish and likely lifelong "Torah Observant"; Jesus was not telling them that they needed "a Hebrew mindset" or Torah, as they already had it.  He was opening up these scriptures to them for the first time in their lives of studying them.  I think this points to the higher power of the Living Word and/or the Holy Spirit YHVH.]

Cont. 1 Peter1:13 On-this-account having-girded-up the loins of YOUR intellects, being-sober, YOU-hope perfectly on the favor being-brought to-YOU in uncovering of Jesus Messiah.

*[Trust is the work of God (Jn.6:29).  Trust comes through hearing, and hearing through the saying of Messiah (God, Jn.10:30; Rom.10:17). Therefore we study to show ourselves approved unto God (2 Tim.2:15)...thus as here " having-girded-up the loins of YOUR intellects".]

 

v14 As children of-obedience not configuring-yourselves to-the desires formerly in YOUR ignorance,

[IF 1 Peter is written to Hebrew Christians:  their former desire was to do the works of the law of Sinai.  Of course this would also speak to Gentile Christians, whose former desires were different, but still not to be continued now.]

 

v15 BUT according-to the holy-(one) having-called YOU also YOU yourselves become holy in all conduct,

v16 For-the-reason-that it-has-been-written-and-is-still-written:  YOU-shall-be holy because I (am) holy.

[Again, this was first written to the Jew.  BUT: "To the Jew first - - AND to the Greek".]

 

v17 And if YOU-are-calling-on (a) Father the-one judging without-respect-to-persons according-to the work of-each, YOU-turnabout in fear the time of YOUR dwelling-abroad,

[again, physically -the Jewish believer, and spiritually - Jew and Gentile believers are currently "dwelling abroad" from YHVH in their physical bodies.]

 

v18 Knowing-absolutely that YOU-were not redeemed with-perishable-things, silver-coin or gold-objects, out-of YOUR aimless conduct given-over-from-(your)-father,

v19 BUT with-precious blood as of-a-lamb-sacrifice unblemished and without-spot, Messiah,

v20 On-the-one-hand having-come-to-be-known-before-and-still-known before casting-down of (the) world, on-the-other-hand having-been-manifested on last of-the times because-of YOU

v21 The (ones) through him trusting with-reference-to God the (one) having-raised him out-of dead(s) and having-given glory to-him, so-that YOUR trust and hope be with-reference-to God.

v22 Having-purified-and-still-purifying YOUR souls in the obedience of-the truth with-reference-to brotherly-love without-hypocrisy, YOU-cherish one-another out-of (the) heart earnestly,

John 14:6 "The Jesus is-saying to-him, I myself-am the way and the truth and the life.  No-one is-coming to the Father unless through me."

v23 Having-been-begotten-again-and-still-begotten not out-of (a) perishable thing-sown BUT imperishable, through (the) living and remaining word of-God.

v24 For-the-reason-that all flesh as grass, and all its glory as flower of-grass; the grass was-dried-up, and the flower fell-away;

Cont. 1 Peter1:25 But the saying of-Jehovah is-remaining into the age. But this is the saying namely-the good-news-having-been-brought with-reference-to YOU.

[This shows that even IF while some incorrectly think we can't trust the extant Hebrew or Greek texts, we know we can trust the saying of YHVH, which saying endures forever.  In this we see that the good-news (the Gospel) supersedes the Mosaic law and the prophets.]

 

*

 

Romans 3:29 "Or (is) the God of-Jews only? NOT also of-nations?  Yea also of-nations"

 

Praise Yah!

 

 

 

 And:

This week’s portion includes Leviticus 27:1-7, which has been called “God’s Silver Table”.

Note that infants under one month old are not assigned a value.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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~May 9-10, 2014; May 15-16, 2015*; May 27-28, 2016; May19-20, 2017*; May 11-12, 2018*; May 24-25, 2019; May15-16, 2020~

Parashat Behar - בְּהַר

"on the mountain"
Torah portion:
Leviticus 25:1 - 26:2

Haftarah portion:

Jeremiah 32:6-27
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Luke 4:16-21
We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so.

* In 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2020, Behar was read with Bechukotai
 

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A look at Luke 4

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/torah-yesterday-May15.htm

 

Luke 4

v1 But Jesus full of-(the)-Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and he-was-being-led in the Spirit into the wilderness.

v2 Being-tried forty days by the devil; and he-ate not, not-one-(thing), in those days, and (as) they (were) being-completely-finished, later he-became-hungry.
v3 And the devil said to-him, if you-are son of-the God, you-say to-this stone in-order-that it-might-become bread.
v4 And Jesus answered to him, saying, It-has-been-and-is-still-written, That not upon bread only the MAN will-live, BUT upon every saying of-God.
v5 And
the devil having-led him up into (a) high mountain he-pointed-to all the kingdoms of-the inhabited-earth for-him in (a) point of-time.
v6 And
the devil said to-him, I-shall-give to-you quite-all this authority and their glory; because it-has-been-and-is-still-given-over to-me, and to-whom if I-am-willing I-am-giving it.
v7 If therefore you yourself-might-worship in-sight of-me, all-(things) will-be of-you.
v8 And the Jesus having-answered said to-him, You-be-withdrawing behind of-me,
Satan; for it- has-been-and-is-still-written, You-will-worship Jehovah your God, and for-him only you-will-serve.
v9 And he-led him into Jerusalem, and he-stood him upon the pinnacle of-the temple, and he-said to-him,
*if you-are the son of-the God, you-cast yourself down hence;
v10 For it-has-been-and-is-still-written, That to his angels he-will-command concerning you, to-thoroughly-guard you;
v11 And that on hands they-will-lift you up, lest-at-any-time you-might-stumble your foot with (a) stone.
v12 And having-answered the Jesus said to-him, That-it-has-been-and-is-still-said, You-will not tempt Jehovah your God.
v13 And having-finished-completely every trial
the devil departed from him until (a) season.

*Apparently Satan didn’t know for certain and was trying to find out if Jesus was the Son of God.

 

How Jesus got off the pinnacle of the temple:
v14
And the Jesus returned in the power of-the Spirit into the Galilee; and (his) fame went-out down-over the total country-around concerning him.


v15 And he himself-was-teaching in their synagogues, being-glorified by all.
v16 And he-went into the Nazareth, the-place-where he-was having-been-nourished; and he-went-in according-to his having-been-custom in the day of-the sabbaths into the synagogue, and he-stood-up to-read.
v17 And (the) little-book of-Esaias the prophet was-handed-over to-him, and having-unrolled the little-book he-found the place, the-place-where it-was having-been-and-still-written,
v18 (The) Spirit of-Jehovah (is) upon me on-account of-which he-consecrated me to-myself-be-bringing-good-news [εὐαγγελίσασθαι] to-(ones)-destitute, he-has-dispatched-and-is-still-dispatching me to-cure the-(ones) the heart having-been-and-still-shattered, to-preach forgiveness to-captives and receiving-of-sight to-(ones)-blind, to-dispatch with forgiveness (ones)-having-been-and-still-enfeebled,
v19 To-preach (an) accepted year of-Jehovah.

v20
And having-rolled the little-book, having-given-(it)-back to-the officer he-was-seated, and the eyes of-all in the synagogue were staring to-him.
v21 But he-began to-be-saying to them, That today this scripture has-been-and-is-still-fulfilled in YOUR ears.

[See also: A look at Luke 4 http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/torah-yesterday-May15.htm]

 

Verses 18 and  20 do not reflect a Jubilee year, as it was not of the same jubilee cycle that the Rabbis then (and still today) "numbered". 

 

Of course The Messiah was not in the Levitical priesthood…yet he fulfilled/completed/finished all the Mosaic law.

Romans 10:4 For Messiah (is) finish of-law with-reference-to righteousness to-every (one) trusting.


Hebrews 7:11
If on-the-one-hand therefore perfectness was through the Levitical priestly-office, for upon it the people has-been-given-and-still-is given-the-law, what need still (a) different priest to-be-standing-up according-to the arrangement of-Melchisedec and (he is) to-be-being-said not according-to the arrangement of-Aaron?
 v12 For (the arrangement) of-
the priestly-office being-transferred out-of necessity (a) transfer is-coming-to-pass of-law.
 v13 For upon
whom these (things) are-being-said, has-shared-and-still-shares of-a-different tribe, and from which not-one has-paid-attention-nor-still-pays-attention to-the altar;
 v14 For (it-was) evident-before that
our Lord has-risen (and continues) out-of Judah, and with-reference-to which tribe Moses spoke not-one (thing) concerning priests.
 v15 And it-is still more-exceedingly obvious, if
(a) different priest is-himself-standing-up according-to the similarity of-Melchisedec,
 v16
Who has not become-and-still-is according-to (a) law of (a) fleshy commandment BUT according-to power of (an) indestructible life.
 v17 For it-is-being-witnessed that:
you (are a) priest with-reference-to the age (i.e. “forever”) according-to the arrangement of Melchisedec.

 

These priesthoods are not the same.  Of course, there is a relationship between the Levitical and Melchisedic priesthood, as the Levitical was patterned off of the eternal Melchisedec priesthood.For as the Messiah is a priest according to the arrangement of Melchisedec forever, so the the Melchisedec priesthood must be eternal.

 

Psalm 110:1 Jehovah [יְהֹוָה  Yĕhovah] saith unto my Lord [אֲדֹנָי Adonai], Sit thou at my right hand, Until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

Matthew 22:41 But (as) the Pharisees (were) having-been-and-still-(were)-gathered-together the Jesus questioned them,

v42 Saying, What is-it-seeming to-YOU concerning the Messiah? Of-whom is-he son? They-are-saying to-him, Of-the David.

v43 He-is-saying to-them, How therefore is David in spirit calling him Jehovah [κύριον Kurion]?  Saying,

v44 Jehovah [κύριος Kurios] said to my Lord [τῷ κυρίῳ tō Kuriō], You-sit out-of my rights till I-might-put your enemies underneath your feet.

45 If therefore David is-calling him Jehovah, how is-he his son?

 

For proof that κύριος without the definite article isיְהֹוָה  see R.H. Mount’s course “Jehovah”. www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT/JEHOVAH.pdf

 

So we know this Old Testament passage is a messianic prophecy.


Jehovah will send forth the rod of thy strength out of Zion:
Rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.
Thy people offer themselves willingly
In the day of thy power, in holy array:
Out of the womb of the morning
Thou hast the dew of thy youth.
4 Jehovah hath sworn, and will not repent:
Thou art a priest for ever
After the order of Melchizedek.

The Lord at thy right hand
Will strike through kings in the day of his wrath.
He will judge among the nations,
He will fill the places with dead bodies;
He will strike through the head in many countries.
7 He will drink of the brook in the way:
Therefore will he lift up the head.

 

Indeed, YHVH Yeshua’s Words have great power:

Hebrews 1:1 The God having-spoken long-ago in-many-portions and in-many-manners to-the fathers in the prophets

v2 Spoke to-us on last of these days in Son [ἐν υἱῷ en huiō], whom he-placed heir of-all (things), through whom also he-made the ages;

v3 Who being (a) reflection of-the glory, and impress of his reality, both bringing all (things) by-the saying of his power, having-himself-made cleansing of-the sins, he-seated (himself) in right of-the greatness in high (places),

v4 Having-become this-much better (than) the angels as-much-as he-has-inherited-and-still-inherits (a) name more-diverse beside them.

v5 For to-which of-the angels said-he at-any-time: You yourself are my Son, today I myself have-begotten you?  And again:  I myself shall-be to-him with-reference-to (a) father, and he himself will-be to-me with-reference-to (a) son?

v6 But at-the-time-that again he-might-lead-in the first-born into the inhabited-earth, he-is-saying: And let all angels of-God worship him.

v7 And on-the-one-hand toward the angels he-is-saying:  The (one) making his angels spirits, and his public-ministers (a) flame of-fire;

v8 But toward the Son:  Your throne, the God, with-reference-to the age of-the age, and the rod of-directness (is) the rod of your kingdom;

v9 You-cherished justice and you-hated lawlessness; because-of this the God, your God, consecrated you (with) oil of-exultation beside your sharers.

v10 And you Lord yourself founded the earth according-to beginnings and the heavens are works of your hands;

v11 They themselves will perish, but you yourself are remaining-continuously; and they all will-be-made-old as (a) garment.

v12 And as-if (a) thing-cast-around you-will-wind them up, as (a) garment they-will also be-changed; but you yourself are the same and your years will not disappear.

v13 But to whom of-the angels has-he-said-and-is-still-saying at-any-time:  You-sit out-of my right[s] till I-might-put your enemies (a) footstool of your feet?

v14 Are-they NOT all publicly-ministering spirits being-dispatched with-reference-to (a) ministry be-cause-of the future (ones) to-be-inheriting salvation?

 

Revelation 15:6  And I-heard as (a) voice of-much crowd and as (a) noise of-many waters and as (a) noise of-strong thunders, saying: Hallelujah, because Jehovah the God namely-the Almighty became-King.

 

  

Again, things nearly akin:

What happened to Jesus' haftarah? (Isaiah 61 & Luke 4)

http://www.haaretz.com/news/what-happened-to-jesus-haftarah-1.166699

By Hananel Mack, Haaretz.com
The rabbis who instituted weekly readings from the Prophets as part of the Sabbath liturgy excluded all the biblical verses on which Christians based their principles of faith in the New Testament.


 

What became of the broken-hearted? Isaiah 61 in Luke 4

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\BIBLE\What became of the broken hearted.doc

saved Rosh Pina Project file

 

 

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Parashat Emor - אֱמֹר

"say"
Torah portion:
Leviticus 21:1 - 24:23

Haftarah portion:

Ezekiel 44:15 - 44:31
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

1 Peter 2:4:10
We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so.

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It seems that 1 Peter was written primarily to Hebrew Christians, and that 2 Peter was written primarily to Gentile Christians.  However, 2 Peter 3:1 says it is the 2nd letter written to the recipients.

 

In 1 Peter 2 we can see "to the Jew first, and to the Greek".

1 Peter 2:1 Therefore, having-placed-off all malice and all guile and hypocrisies and envies and all backbitings,
v2 As just-born babies YOU-long-for the logical unadulterated milk, in-order-that in it YOU-might-be-grown with-reference-to salvation,
v3 If YOU-tasted that the Lord (is) gracious.
v4 To whom coming-to, (a) living stone, on-the-one-hand having-been-rejected-and-still-rejected by MEN on-the-other-hand beside God chosen, honoured,
v5 And YOU yourselves as living stones YOU-are-being-built (a) spiritual household with-reference-to (a) holy priesthood, to-bring-up spiritual sacrifices welcome to-God through Jesus Messiah;

[Primarily speaking to Jewish Christians? but note the related inclusion of Gentile Christians at  Rev.1:6, Rom.9:25, Hos. 2:23.]
v6 For-the-reason-that it contains in scripture; Behold I-place in Zion (a) chosen, chief-corner, honoured stone, and the (one) trusting on it he by-no-means might-be-disgraced. [Isa. 28:16]
v7 To-YOU, therefore, (is) the honor, to-the (ones) trusting; but to disobeying (ones) (a) stone which the (ones) building rejected, this was-become with-reference-to (a) head of-a-corner
v8 And (a) stone of-stumbling and (a) rock of entrapment; the (ones) disobeying are-stumbling at-the word,
[Ps.118:22; John 1:1, 14]
v9 With-reference-to which they-were also placed; but YOU-(are) (a) chosen race, (a) kingly priesthood, (a) holy nation, (a) people with-reference-to possession, in-which-case YOU-might-declare the virtues of-the (one) having-called YOU out-of darkness with-reference-to his marvelous light;

 

Revelation 1:4 John to-the seven assemblies namely-the-ones in the Asia: Favor to-YOU and peace from the (one) being and the (one who) was and the (one) coming, and from the seven spirits which (are) in-sight of his throne,
v5 And from Jesus Messiah, the trustworthy witness, the first-born of-the dead(s) and the ruler of-the kings of-the earth. To-the (one) cherishing us and having-loosed us out-of our sins in his blood,
v6 And he-made us (a) kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to-him the glory and the might with-reference-to the ages of-the ages: Amen.
v7 Behold he-is-coming with the clouds and every eye will-see him and they-who pierced him, and all the tribes of-the land will-themselves-bewail on him. Yea, Amen.
 

Hosea 2:23 And I will sow her unto me in the earth:  and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to them that were not my people, Thou art my people; and they shall say Thou art my God.

 

Now this speaks to Jews (to the Jew first), AND In Romans, the Holy Spirit directly applies this verse to the Gentiles that are also "called out":

Romans 9:24 Whom (has) he-called, even us, not only out-of Jews BUT also out-of nations?

Note the called out N.T. Jews are called out of Israel, which is called out of nations already.  They are called out from their Sinai Covenant relationship with YHVH into the New Covenant relationship with YHVH, hence again:

1 Peter 2:5 And YOU yourselves as living stones YOU-are-being-built (a) spiritual household with-reference-to (a) holy priesthood, to-bring-up spiritual sacrifices welcome to-God through Jesus Messiah;

v25 As even in the Hosea he-is-saying: I-shall-call the people not mine, my people, and the (woman?) not having-been-cherished-and-still-(not)-cherished, having-been-cherished-and-still-cherished;
v26 And it-will-be in the place, the-place-where, it-was-said to-them: YOU (-are) not my people, there they-will-be-called sons of (the) living God.

 

Cont. 1 Peter 2
v10 Who at-one-time not (a) people, but now (a) people of-God, the (ones) not having-received-mercy-and-still-not-having-received-mercy, but now having received-mercy.
[primarily to Hebrew Christians?]
v11 Cherished (ones), I-am-entreating (you) as dwellers-abroad and resident-aliens to-be-holding-off of-the fleshly desires, ones-who are-serving-in-the-army against the soul;

 [primarily to Hebrew Christians? - "as dwellers-abroad and resident-aliens" - Jews in Israel and dispersed abroad]
v12 Having YOUR fine conduct among the Gentiles, in-order-that in which they-are-speaking-against YOU as of-bad-doers, they-might viewing (some) out-of the fine works, glorify the God in (a) day of-oversight.
v13 YOU-be-subjected to-every human creation be-cause-of the Lord; whether to-king as holding-above,
v14 Or to-governors as being-sent through him with-reference-to an-avenging of-bad-doers, but laudation of-good-doers;
v15 That thus it-is the will of-the God, to-muzzle (by) doing-good the not-knowing of-the foolish MEN;
v16 As free (ones), and not having the freedom as (a) covering-over of-the malice, BUT as slaves of-God,
v17 YOU-honor all, YOU-be-cherishing the brotherhood, YOU-be-fearing the God, YOU-be-honoring the king.
v18 The house-servants, subjecting-yourselves in all fear to-the despots, not only to-the good and lenient (ones) BUT also to-the crooked.
[!]
v19 For this (is) favor if because-of conscience of-God some-one is-undergoing griefs suffering unjustly.
v20 For what-sort (of) news if sinning and being-buffeted YOU-will-persevere? BUT if doing-good and suffering YOU-will-persevere, this (is) favor beside God.
v21 For with-reference-to this YOU-were-called, because also Messiah suffered in-behalf-of YOU, leaving-under for-YOU (a) model in-order-that YOU-might-follow-after his footsteps;
v22 Who did not sin neither was guile found in his mouth;
v23 Who being-reviled he-was not reviling-in-return, suffering he-was not threatening, but he-was-giving-over to-the (one) judging justly;
v24 Who our sins he himself brought-up in his body on the wood, in-order-that having-become-away to-the sins we-might-live to-the justice; with-the welt of-whom YOU-were cured.
v25 For YOU-were as sheep being-led-astray, BUT now YOU-were-turned-around on the shepherd and overseer of YOUR souls.


Note these Observant Jews were "turned around" in Messiah Jesus  - from their works:

Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world."

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Reading in "Judaism In Stone, The Archaeology of Ancient Synagogues", by Hershel Shanks.

The Archaeology testimony reveals ancient rabbinic Judaism was much connected to Satan's idolatrous Zodiac.

This is the "mindset" so many of today's "Messianics" seek to attain, while castigating (correctly) the Gentile Christian Assembly for doing the same thing via the Papal worship system (Mystery Babylon).

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April 27, 2014; May 4, 2019, etc., @ sunset

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Hopeful remembering from the Cross. A Christian perspective.

 

God forgave them too:

Luke 23:34a " But the Jesus was-saying: Father, you-forgive them, for they-are not knowing-absolutely what they-are-doing."

 

Who is Jesus, that he instructs the Father?

John 10:30 "I and the Father are one."

 

It is impossible for God to lie:

Hebrews 6:18  "In-order-that through two unchangeable things, in which (it-is) impossible (for) God to-lie, we-might-be-having strong comfort, the (ones) having-fled-for-refuge to-retain of-the hope lying-before (us);"

 

How much more their (Jews)  fullness:

Romans 11:12  "But if their offence (is) riches of-(a)-world and their inferiority (is) riches of-nations, in-how-much more their fulness."

See above; God cannot lie.

 

The action of the cross - Jesus' work - goes forward and backward in time:

Romans 3:24 Being-justified gratuitously by his favor through the redemption-back namely-the (one) in Messiah Jesus;

v25 Whom the God himself-placed-before, (a) propitiatory through trust in his blood, with-reference-to (a) demonstration of-his justice because of the letting-go-unpunished of-the sinful-acts having-come-to-pass-before-and-still-existing

 

No one comes to the Father except THROUGH Jesus:

   John 14:6 "The Jesus is-saying to-him, I myself-am the way and the truth and the life.  No-one is-coming to the Father unless through me."

 

That veil was his flesh.

Hebrews 10:19-20  "Having therefore brothers, boldness-of-speech with-reference-to the entering-in of-the holy-ones in the blood of-Jesus,

Which (entering-in) he-dedicated for-us (a) way recently-slain and living, through the veil, this is his flesh,"

 

John 1:17  Because the law was-given through Moses; the favor and the truth came-to-be through Jesus Messiah.

What then about the Jew?

Romans 11:7 What then? What Israel is-seeking-after, this it-attained not, but the choice attained; but the others were-petrified,

v8 Even-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written:  The God gave to-them (a) spirit of-compunction, eyes not to-be-looking and ears not to-be-hearing, till of-the today day.

Romans 11:1 I-am-saying therefore, (has) the God pushed-away-from-himself his people?  (No!)  May-it-not-come-to-pass; for I myself also am (an) Israelite, out-of seed of-Abraham, of-(the)-tribe of-Benjamin.

v2 The God (has) not pushed-away-from-himself his people whom he-came-to-know-before. Or are-YOU not knowing-absolutely what the scripture is-saying in (the history of) Elias, as he-is-interceding With-the God down-upon the Israeli?

 

Prophecy; You (Jews) - shall - be holy:

Leviticus 19:1 "And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying;"

v2 "Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy; for I Jehovah your God am holy".

 You (spoken to Jewish Christians, but also applies to Gentile Christians in the One New Man of Eph. 2:15) know absolutely that you- shall - be holy with the blood of the lamb, Jesus:

 

1 Peter 1:15  BUT according-to the holy-(one) having-called YOU also YOU yourselves become holy in all conduct,

v16 For-the-reason-that it-has-been-written-and-is-still-written:  YOU-shall-be holy because I (am) holy.

v17 And if YOU-are-calling-on (a) Father the-one judging without-respect-to-persons according-to the work of-each, YOU-turnabout in fear the time of YOUR dwelling-abroad,

v18 Knowing-absolutely that YOU-were not redeemed with-perishable-things, silver-coin or gold-objects, out-of YOUR aimless conduct given-over-from-(your)-father,

v19 BUT with-precious blood as of-a-lamb-sacrifice unblemished and without-spot, Messiah,

 

Hebrews 9:15 And because-of this he-is mediator of-a-new-quality covenant, in-which-case a-death (is) having-come-to-pass with-reference-to redemption-back of-the transgressions on the first covenant, the (ones) having-been-and-still-being-called might take the promise of-the eternal inheritance.

 

Jeremiah 31:31 Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will make a new covenant (ברית חדשה׃) with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:

vs32 not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was a husband unto them, saith Jehovah.

vs33 But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith Jehovah: I will put my law in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people:

vs34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more.

 

Hebrews 8:6  Now on-the-other hand he-has-reached-and-still-has (a) more-diverse public-ministry, by-as-much-as he-is also mediator of-a-better covenant, one-which has-been-given-a-law on better promises.

[The New Covenant has a law.]

v7 For if that first (covenant) was faultless, (a) place was not being-sought of-a-second.

v8 For finding-fault with-them he-is-saying: Behold days are-coming, Jehovah is saying, and I-shall-finish-completely upon the household of-Israel and upon the household of-Judah (a) new-quality covenant,

v9 Not according-to the covenant which I-made to-their fathers in (a) day of-my having-taken-hold of-their hand to-lead them out-of (the) land of-Egypt, because they themselves remained not in my covenant, and I myself neglected of-them, Jehovah is-saying.

v10 Because this (is) the covenant which I-shall-myself-covenant to-the household of-Israel after those days, Jehovah is-saying, giving my laws into their intellect, and I-shall-inscribe them on their hearts, and I-shall-be to-them with-reference-to God and they themselves will-be to-me with-reference-to (a) people.

v11 And they-might not teach each (one) his citizen and each (one) his brother, saying: You-come-to-know the Lord, because they-will all know me absolutely from little till great of-them.

v12 Because I-shall-be propitious to their unrighteousnesses, and of their sins I (by no means) might-be still mindful.

v13 In saying new-quality he-has-made the first (covenant) old-and-it-is-still-old; but the (thing) being-made-old and growing-aged (is) near of-vanishing.

 

Romans 10:6 "But the righteousness out-of trust is-saying thus: Might-you not say in your heart: Who will-ascend into the heaven? This is to-lead-down Messiah;
 v7 Or: Who will-descend into the abyss? This is to-lead-up Messiah out-of dead (ones)."
v8 BUT what is-it-saying? The saying is near you, in your mouth and in your heart; the saying of-the trust which we-are-preaching is this; (Deut.30:14)
 v9 That if you-might-
confess with your mouth Jehovah Jesus, and you-might-trust in your heart that the God raised him out-of dead (ones), you-will-be-saved;
 v10 For with-heart he-is-being-trusted with-reference-to righteousness, but with-mouth he-is-being-confessed with-reference-to salvation.
 v11 For the scripture is-saying: Every one trusting on him will not be-disgraced. (Isa.28:16)
 v12 For (there) is not strict-order both of-Jew and of Greek. For the same Jehovah of-all, being-rich with-reference-to all the (ones) calling-on him;
 v13 For every (one) whosoever might-call-on
the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved. (Joel 2:32)

 

Philippians 2:5 "YOU-be-having this opinion in YOU which also (is) in Messiah Jesus,

v6 Who existing in form of-God considered not the being equal with-God (a thing for) seizure,

v7 BUT he-emptied himself having-taken form of (a) slave, having-become in similitude of-MEN;

v8 And having-been-found in-figure as MAN he-humbled himself having-become obedient as-far-as death, but death of-(a)-cross.

v9 and on-this-account the God exceedingly-exalted him and bestowed-a-favor to-him the name, namely-the-one above every name,"

v10 "In-order-that in the name of-Jesus every knee might-bend of-(those)-in-(the)-heavenly and of-(those)-earthly and of-(those)-subterranean,

v11 And every tongue might-acknowledge that Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah with-reference-to glory of-God (the) Father,"

YHVH Yeshua/Jehovah Jesus is HaShem (the name) above all names.

 

Jesus speaks to Jews before his crucifixion:

Luke 21:28 But (as) these-(things) (are) beginning to-be-coming-to-pass YOU-stand-erect and YOU-elevate YOUR heads, for-the-reason-that YOUR redemption-back is-drawing-near.

 

Zechariah 12:10 And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplication; and they shall look unto me whom they have pierced; and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his first-born.

 

Jacob (the 12 tribes of Israel) will be saved.

Romans 11:26  And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written:  The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob.

v27 And this (is) the covenant from me to-them, at-the-time-that I-might-remove-for-myself their sins.

v28 On-the-one-hand enemies according-to the good-news because-of YOU, on-the-other-hand cherished (ones) according-to the choice because-of the fathers;

v29 For the bestowed-favors and the calling of-the God (are) unregrettable.

v30 For as-altogether YOU yourselves at-one-time disobeyed the God, but now YOU-had-mercy-bestowed in-the disobedience of-these.

v31 Thus these also now disobeyed in-order-that by your mercy they themselves also might now have-mercy-bestowed.

v32 For the God shut-together all the (ones) with-reference-to disobedience in-order-that he-might-have-mercy (on) all the (ones).

v33 O depth of-God's riches and wisdom and knowledge; as unsearchable his sentences and untraceable his ways.

v34 For who came-to-know (the) mind of Jehovah? Or who became his fellow-counsellor?

v35 Or who gave-before to-him, and it-will-be-repaid to-him?

v36 Because out-of him and through him and with-reference-to him (are) the all-things; to-him (be) the glory with-reference-to the ages:  Amen.

To show the Eternal Hope of the "Old Covenant" Jew:

1 Thessalonians 4:13 We-are not willing (for) YOU to-be-ignorant, brothers, concerning the (ones) having-fallen-asleep-and-still-falling-asleep, in-order-that YOU-might not be-being-grieved according-as even the others namely-the (ones) not having hope.

 

Note this "Hope" may not have been their hope, but it is certainly OUR Hope.  That is, WE, in and by Messiah Yeshua, have hope for them too.  If they were expecting a Messiah and died before His time here as Yeshua, they had this Hope also.  If they were blinded to Messiah by God, they may or may not have hoped on the Messiah, yet they may still have His Hope.

 

next, " concerning the (ones) having-fallen-asleep-and-still-falling-asleep" are further defined into subgroups:

 

v14 For if we-are-trusting that Jesus died-off and he-stood-up-again, thus also the God will-lead with him the (ones) having-fallen-asleep through the Jesus.

 

 Remember Yeshua and the Father are ONE. Jn.10:30

 So when Jesus/Yeshua/God/YHVH returns, he will bring those that fell asleep with him.  This is one group.

 

v15 For we-are-saying this to-YOU with word of-Jehovah, that we the (ones) living namely-the (ones) being-left-around with-reference-to the presence of-the Lord might not come-first-before the (ones) having-fallen-asleep;

 

So then those alive on Earth at Yeshua's return (a second group) will not come before those that are already with him.

 

v16 Because the Lord himself with stimulating-cry, with voice of-an-archangel and with trumpet of God, will-descend from heaven, and the dead (ones) in Messiah will-stand-up-again-for-themselves firstly,

 

Note especially that this third group are the dead in Messiah, and that they will-stand-up-again-for-themselves first.

 

"The dead in Messiah" are not the same as those that are "Having-fallen-asleep through the Jesus". 

 

The dead in Messiah are those Old Covenant & 'under Law' Jews that were looking towards the Messiah.

 

 

v17 Thereafter we the (ones) living namely-the (ones) being-left-around shall-be-seized

at-the-same-time with them in clouds with-reference-to meeting of-the Lord into air; and thus we-shall-be always with Jehovah.

 

AFTER - from other scripture (1Cor15) we know we are changed to incorruptible in a moment, a twinkling of an eye, but this does not mandate a set speed of chronological events to take place surrounding this instantaneous change. How long AFTER? I think/hope not long...

 

AFTER the dead in Messiah (third group vs16) are resurrected, and look on Him whom they pierced, and all Israel is saved,

 

Then we the living left around (second group vs 15) are seized  with them (third group) with reference to meet Yeshua and the first group that is with him,

 

with them  with reference to meet -  Note those left around (vs17) cannot be seized at the same time with those coming with Yeshua because they are already there with Him!  They have already "met" him.

 ( and there is another way of looking at this)

v18 So that YOU-be-comforting one-another with these words.

 

In summary of 1 Thes.4:13-18, there is Hope for "Old Covenant" Jews, even if they don't know Jesus/Yeshua as Messiah.

 

 

We thankfully consider God's witness - the Jews - throughout history:

Romans 3:1 What therefore the advantage of-the Jew or what the profit of-the circumcision?

v2 Much according-to every manner.  For first on-the-one-hand because they-were-trusted (with) the oracles of-the God.

 

The Jew has been killed throughout history for their witness of God's truth:

Matthew 24:9  Then they-will-give YOU over into tribulation, and they-will-kill YOU; and YOU-will-be being-hated by all the Gentiles because-of my name.

 

Not a hair of their head has perished:

Luke 21:18  And (a) hair out-of YOUR head by-no-means might-perish.

 

Here also are those Jews killed in the Holocaust, and throughout time:

Revelation 6:9 And when he-opened the fifth seal, I-saw underneath of-the altar the souls of-the (ones) having-been-and-still-slain because-of the word of-the God and because-of the witness which they-were-having.
v10 And they-cried with-(a)-great voice saying: Till at-what-time, the despot namely-the holy and authentic, are-you not judging and avenging our blood out-of the (ones) residing on the earth?
v11 And (a) white stolee was-given to-them each (one), and it was said to-them in-order-that they-themselves-might-rest-again yet (a) little time, till also their fellow-slaves and their brothers namely-the future (ones) to-be-being-killed also as they, might fulfill (their lives?).

Note they are GIVEN white stolees (robes).
 

And here are those Christians ("the (ones) having-fallen-asleep through the Jesus"-1 Thes.4:14), who washed their stolees (robes) in the blood of the lamb:

Revelation 7:9 After these (things) I-saw, and behold much crowd, and which not-one was-being able to-number it, out-of every nation and of-tribes and of-peoples and of-languages, having-stood-and-still-standing in-sight of-the throne and in-sight of-the lamb, having-been-and-still-cast-around (with) white stolees, and palms in their hands;

(Note they are in sight of the throne, having come THROUGH Jesus as per John 14:6. That they have hands indicates they have bodies)
v10 And they-are-crying with-(a)-great voice saying: The salvation to our God namely-the (one) sitting on the throne and to-the lamb.
v11 And all the angels had-been-standing in-a-circle of-the throne and of-the elders and of-the four living-creatures, and they-fell on their faces in-sight of-the throne and they-worshipped the God,
v12 Saying: Amen, the blessing and the glory and the wisdom and the giving-of-thanks and the honor and the power and the strength to our God with-reference-to the ages of-the ages: amen.
v13 And one out-of the elders answered saying to-me:
These, the (ones) having-been-and-still-cast-around (with) the stolees namely-the white (ones), who are-they and from-whence came-they?
v14 And I-have-said-and-still-say to him: My lord, you yourself know-absolutely. And he said to-me:
These are the (ones) coming out-of the tribulation, namely-the great (one), and they-washed their stolees and they-whitened them in the blood of-the lamb,
v15
Because-of this they-are in-sight of-the throne of-the God, and they-are-serving him of-day and of-night in his sanctuary, and the (one) sitting on the throne will-tabernacle on them.

 

And we should remember that many Christians were killed during the Holocaust and throughout time.  The believers (Christians) killed or "sleeping in Jesus" (since the cross) have accepted Jesus as Messiah and YHVH and are therefore able to stand in his presence;  the "old testament saints" in Rev.6:9 have not yet been resurrected and committed to Messiah Yeshua/Jesus (Zech.12:10, Phil. 2:5-11) and therefore are as yet "out of sight" under the alter.

 

The Holocaust is incomprehensible. May we remain hopeful in the truth that God does not lie

 

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~~April 25-26, 2014; May 1-2, 2015*; May 13-14, 2016; May 5-6, 2017*; April 27-28, 2018*; May 10-11, 2019: May 1-2, 2020~~

Parashat Kedoshim קְדֹשִׁים

"holy ones"
Torah portion:
Leviticus 19:1 - 20:27

Haftarah portion:

Amos 9:7-15
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

1 Peter 1:13-16

1 Corinthians 6:9-20
We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so.

* *In 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2020 Kedoshim was read with Acharei Mot

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1 Peter 1:1  Peter (an) apostle of-Jesus Messiah to-chosen resident-aliens of-dispersion of-Pontus, of-Galatia, of-Cappadocia, of-Asia and of-Bithynia,

v2 According-to knowledge-before of-God Father, in holiness of-spirit, with-reference-to obedience and sprinkling of-blood of-Jesus Messiah; may favor to-YOU and peace be-multiplied.

v3 Blessed the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Messiah, namely-the-one having-begotten us again according-to his much mercy with-reference-to (a) living hope through resurrection of-Jesus Messiah out-of dead(s).

v4 With-reference-to (an) inheritance imperishable and undefiled and unfading, having-been-kept-and-still-being-kept in (the) heavens with-reference-to YOU

v5 The (ones) being-protectively-guarded in power of-God through trust with-reference-to (a) salvation prepared to-be-uncovered in (the) last season.

v6 In which YOU-are-exulting, (a) little-bit just-now if it-is-essential having-been-grieved in Various trials,

v7 In-order-that the means-of-proving YOUR trust much-more-price [than] gold being-perished, but through fire being-proved, it (your trust) might-be-found with-reference-to laudation and glory and honor (price) in uncovering of-Jesus Messiah;

v8 Whom not having-seen YOU-are-cherishing, with-reference-to whom just-now not seeing but trusting, YOU-are-exulting with-joy unspeakable and with-having-been-and-still-glorified.

v9 Obtaining-for-yourselves the finish of-the trust salvation of-souls.

v10 Concerning of-which salvation prophets sought-out and searched-out, the (ones) having-prophesied concerning of-the favor with-reference-to YOU,

v11 Searching with-reference-to whom or what-sort (of) season was-being-made-evident the spirit of-Messiah in them testifying-beforehand the sufferings with-reference-to Messiah and the glories after these-things.

v12 To-whom it-was-uncovered that not to-themselves but to-YOU they-were-ministering the-things, which now were-told to-YOU through the (ones) having-brought YOU good-news in Holy Spirit having-been-dispatched from heaven, with-reference-to which (things) angels are-desiring to-stoop-alongside.

v13 On-this-account having-girded-up the loins of YOUR intellects, being-sober, YOU-hope perfectly on the favor being-brought to-YOU in uncovering of Jesus Messiah.

v14 As children of-obedience not configuring-yourselves to-the desires formerly in YOUR ignorance,

[Note: 1 Peter is perhaps primarily written to Hebrew Christians, so their former ignorance was in regards to the Gospel of Jesus Messiah.  They were not ignorant concerning the Sinai Covenant, i.e. "Torah"/law, commandments, statutes, decrees, etc.]

v15 BUT according-to the holy-(one) having-called YOU also YOU yourselves become holy in all conduct,

v16 For-the-reason-that it-has-been-written-and-is-still-written:  YOU-shall-be holy because I (am) holy.

v17 And if YOU-are-calling-on (a) Father the-one judging without-respect-to-persons according-to the work of-each, YOU-turnabout in fear the time of YOUR dwelling-abroad,

v18 Knowing-absolutely that YOU-were not redeemed with-perishable-things, silver-coin or gold-objects, out-of YOUR aimless conduct given-over-from-(your)-father,

[Note, these Hebrew Christians are not redeemed by the works/sacrifices of the law. This speaks of a higher holiness than that provided by the law, which was a shadow of this thing to come.  Heb.10:13.]

v19 BUT with-precious blood as of-a-lamb-sacrifice unblemished and without-spot, Messiah,

v20 On-the-one-hand having-come-to-be-known-before-and-still-known before casting-down of (the) world, on-the-other-hand having-been-manifested on last of-the times because-of YOU

v21 The (ones) through him trusting with-reference-to God the (one) having-raised him out-of dead(s) and having-given glory to-him, so-that YOUR trust and hope be with-reference-to God.

v22 Having-purified-and-still-purifying YOUR souls in the obedience of-the truth with-reference-to brotherly-love without-hypocrisy, YOU-cherish one-another out-of (the) heart earnestly,

[Note: this is the Law of Messiah.]

v23 Having-been-begotten-again-and-still-begotten not out-of (a) perishable thing-sown BUT imperishable, through (the) living and remaining word of-God.

v24 For-the-reason-that all flesh as grass, and all its glory as flower of-grass; the grass was-dried-up, and the flower fell-away;

[Note; the works of the flesh are temporary.]

v25 But the saying of-Jehovah is-remaining into the age. But this is the saying namely-the good-news-having-been-brought with-reference-to YOU.


 

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Separating the Holy from the Profane:

The Sinai Law has been rendered inactive by the New Covenant.

This is detailed in the book of Hebrews. 

It is profane for a Christian to attempt to follow the Sinai Law.

And so, again:

Digression A

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Passover/haggadah-digressions/digression_A_NOT-sanctified-by-commandments.htm

Sanctification? Atonement? Propitiation? Remission? Forgiveness?

And Why all the Blood?
The Body of Messiah is the N.T. Assembly. A body cannot marry its own head.
We are not sanctified by our keeping of commandments;
Further - How the commandments are kept.

 

And so, again:

Jesus saves.

 

1 Corinthians 1:30   But out-of him YOU yourselves-are in Messiah Jesus, who became wisdom to-us from God, both righteousness and holiness and redemption.
v31 In-order-that according-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written: The (one) boasting let-him-be-boasting in Jehovah.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Blood Red Moon?

 

There was much "to do" about the April 15, 2014 "Blood Red Moon". 

This is often linked "as a sign" to Luke 21:25,-26 and Mark 13:24-25.

 

What happens if it's cloudy?

 

fact:  this lunar eclipse won't be visible at all in Israel.

http://danspace77.com/2014-eclipses-2/

And this applies to the April, 4, 2015 eclipse,

 

It is often claimed that these are signs to the Gentiles/nations, (at least when they can see them).

 

Well, I suppose the red moons could be a sign (Luke 21:25). But these eclipses are certainly not a sign that causes men to literally get scared to death (Lu.21:26). The nations are not worried about this red moon stuff:

A quote from the Farmer's Almanac:
"Full Pink Moon – April- This name came from the herb moss pink, or wild ground phlox, which is one of the earliest widespread flowers of the spring. Other names for this month’s celestial body include the Full Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and among coastal tribes the Full Fish Moon, because this was the time that the shad swam upstream to spawn."

Jesus didn't speak these things to the nations. He said these things primarily to Jews and then privately to his disciples (& about their relationship to/with Gentiles/nations) as he taught in the temple (Lu.20:1; 21:37; Mk.13:3). Of course, gentiles should listen too. I'll share some further thoughts...

 

Of course, Jesus often spoke in parables. Scripture says he always spoke in parable to the crowds.  Again, these crowds were likely predominately Jewish:

Matthew 14:34 The Jesus spoke all these-(things) in parables to-the crowds, and separate-from parable he-was not speaking to-them;

v35 In-which-case the-(thing) having-been-said through the prophet might-be-fulfilled, saying, I-shall-open my mouth in parables: I-shall-blurt-out (things)-having-been-and-still-hidden from casting-down of-(a)-world.

 

This is part of a 2000 year prophecy by Yeshua:

Luke 21:24 And they-will-fall by-mouth of-dagger, and they-will-be-led-captive into all the Gentiles; and Jerusalem will-be being-trodden by nations until seasons of-nations might-be-fulfilled.

[Jerusalem falls AD.70: - June 1967 Israel regains control of the Temple mount.  The season of the gentiles "might-be-filled".  Yes, a "diaspora" (dispersion) continues, but it is no longer a mandatory "galut" (exile).]


Luke 21:25 And signs will-be in sun and moon and stars, and over the earth (a) holding-together of-nations in perplexity, (as) sea and surf (is) sounding,

According to Joseph's dream, the sun, moon and stars are Jacob, Rachel, and his eleven brothers.

Genesis 37:9 And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it to his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed yet a dream: and, behold, the sun and the moon and eleven stars made obeisance to me.
10 And he told it to his father, and to his brethren; and his father rebuked him, and said unto him, What is this dream that thou hast dreamed? Shall I and thy mother and thy brethren indeed come to bow down ourselves to thee to the earth?
11 And his brethren envied him; but his father kept the saying in mind.

Since Rachel was dead, how was this verse understood?  It spoke of the resurrection.  Certainly when the dead in Messiah come out of the graves, the nations will be perplexed -and when unbelievers see YHVH Yeshua return in glory, in wrath, it is quite possible to imagine that some will be scared to death…

 

Mark 13:26 And then they-will-see the son of-the MAN coming in clouds with much power and glory.

 

Luke 21:26  (As) MEN (are) stopping-breathing from fear and anticipation of-the-(things) coming-on for-the inhabited-earth, for the powers of-the heavens will-be-stirred.

 

Considering the related Mark 13:24,25: "BUT in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will-be-made-dark, and the moon will not give her radiance;v25 And the stars of-the heaven will-be falling-away, and the powers, the (ones) in the heavens will-be-stirred".

 

The nearest star, Proxima Centauri, is around 25 trillion miles away, and that stars move up to100 miles per second.  At 100 miles per second, 8,640,000 miles per day, it would take it over 7900 years to get here.

100 x 60 = 6000 miles traveled per minute

6000 x 60 =360000 miles traveled per hour

360000 x 24 = 8640000 miles traveled per day

8,640,000 x 365.25 = 3,155,760,000  miles traveled per year

25,000,000,000,000 / 3,155,760,000  = 7,922.022 years for this star to reach the sun/earth. 

 

 This star is actually moving much slower towards earth, 13.484mi/s, so at that rate it will take it  over 58,000 years to get to the sun.  (The sun is about 93 million miles away from earth, but if there were two suns that close to earth, we would be toast!)

13.484 x 60 sec =  809.04 miles traveled per minute

809.04 x 60 = 48,542.4 miles traveled per hour

48, 542.4 x 24 =  1,165,017.6 miles traveled per day

1165017.6 x 365.25 = 425,522,678.4 miles traveled per year

25,000,000,000,000 /  425,522,678.4= 58,751.275241080076826288372977115 years for this star to reach the sun/earth. 

 

The sun, moon and stars here in Luke and at Mk.13:24,25 would therefore appear to be figurative.  Note that "will-be falling-away" is a periphrastic future, the stars will be continuously falling away, not all at once - again, figuratively speaking of Israel, because  God uses the permanency of the literal stars as a guarantee of Israel's existence:

 Jeremiah 31:35 Thus saith Jehovah, who giveth the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, who stirreth up the sea, so that the waves thereof roar; Jehovah of hosts is his name: 

36 If these ordinances depart from before me, saith Jehovah, then the seed of Israel also shall cease from being a nation before me for ever. 

37 Thus saith Jehovah: If heaven above can be measured, and the foundations of the earth searched out beneath, then will I also cast off all the seed of Israel for all that they have done, saith Jehovah.

 

Perhaps with "sea and surf sounding" consider Jude v13 "Wild waves of (a) sea foaming-up the shames of-themselves, stars leaders-astray, for-whom the gloom of-the darkness has-been-kept-and-is-still-kept with-reference-to (an) age."

 

Concerning how they viewed the stars in Jesus' day, consider the Antikythera Mechanism:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antikythera_Mechanism

Briefly, with more to follow: Absolutely amazing!  The Antikythera mechanism proves that the mankind of Jesus' day (and much earlier) were quite knowledgeable concerning the movement of the celestial bodies. 

Cont.Luke 21:26 (As) MEN (are) stopping-breathing from fear and anticipation of-the-(things) coming-on for-the inhabited-earth, for the powers of-the heavens will-be-stirred.

The red moons MAY be a fig leaf to Israel, but at any rate they are not causing men (anthropos, mankind) to be literally scared to death. Unless this is happening in some Messianic circles?  More likely the Word of God is being blasphemed by false prophets and false teachers.  That is, because nothing happens as the "false" ones predict, the world mocks the Word of God.

 

Regarding τῇ οἰκουμένῃ tā  oi-kü-me'-nā)  - the inhabited-earth" - Satan is "leading-astray the total inhabited -earth" (Rev. 12:9).  This term refers to the Roman Ecumenical Assembly, see Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, Vol 5, p159: "There is within the NT no disputing of the political oikoumenee understanding of the Roman Empire, not even in Rev."   That is to say, in scripture, the "inhabited-earth" is NOT the whole earth, much less "all creation"...Note Matt. 24 :14 And this good-news of-the kingdom will-be-preached in the total inhabited-earth with-reference-to (a) testimony to-all the Gentiles and then the finish will-be-present. "will be preached - future: yet compare "having been preached" @Col.1:23: "If in fact YOU-are-continuing in-the trust having-been-and-still-founded and immovable and not being-moved-away from the hope of-the good-news which YOU-heard, namely-the (good-news) having-been-preached in all creation namely-the (creation) under the heaven, of-which I Paul became (a) minister."


Cont.
Luke 21:27 And then they-will-see the son of-the MAN coming in (a) cloud with power and much glory.

[note - at the last trump, believers are instantly changed incorruptible (1Cor.15:51-52.  1 Thess. 4:13-18 - gives a rundown/sequence for three distinct groups 1. Those that sleep in Jesus. 2. Those dead in Messiah. 3. We (speaks of believers) that are alive and remain. 

The dead in Messiah - Jews trusting towards Messiah and those blinded by God so as to not see Messiah, and the latter will look on him they pierced and mourn - this dictates that some time passes - maybe not much - until "all Israel is saved (Ro.11:26) ]

v28 But (as) these-(things) (are) beginning to-be-coming-to-pass YOU-stand-erect and YOU-elevate YOUR heads, for-the-reason-that YOUR redemption-back is-drawing-near.

[For 2000 years the salt (Israel) has "become stupid" (Luke 14:34), but will again in Messiah be seasoned.]

v29 And he-said (a) parable to-them, YOU-see the fig-tree and all the trees;

["and all the trees" - a reference to gentiles/nations. Israel the fig tree.]

v30 At-the-time-that they-might already cast-forward, (while) looking from yourselves, YOU-be-coming-to-know, that the summer is already near.
v31 Thus also YOU, at-the-time-that YOU-might-see these-(things) coming-to-pass, YOU-be-coming-to-know, that the kingdom of-the God is near.

 

v32 Amen I-am-saying to-YOU, that by-no-means might this race go-past, till all-(things) might-come-to-pass.

[This speaks of the permanence of the Jew.]

v33 The heaven and the earth will-go-past, but by-no-means might my words go-past.

 

[Jesus gave future prophecy and also is saying to pay attention, and to live right presently:]
v34 But YOU-be-paying-attention to-yourselves, lest-at-any-time YOUR hearts might-be-weighted with debauchery and drunkenness and anxieties pertaining-to-this-life, and that day might-stand-by sudden upon YOU;
v35 For it-will-come-on as (a) snare upon all the-(ones) sitting upon face of-all the earth.
v36 Therefore YOU-be-being-sleepless petitioning in every season, in-order-that YOU-might-be-deemed-worthy to-flee-out-of all these-(things), the-(ones) being-about to-be-coming-to-pass, and to-be-stood in-front of-the son of-the MAN.

[Watch.]
v37 But he-was the days in the temple teaching, but the nights going-out he-was-lodging-outside with-reference-to the mountain namely-the-(one) being-called of-olives;

 

There are many prophecies regarding the end times which require a lot of bible study to begin to understand.  Bible prophecy is not to allow us to become fortune tellers, but rather to show God's glory as prophetic truths unfold.  I suspect that men's ignorance of biblical prophecies, coupled with their vanity, leads them to seek attention via means of the "blood red moon" hype.  It is easier to make something up than it is to study the bona fide ("in good faith") prophecies that God, The Word, has given.

 

However, these red moons are fun to observe!

 

Additional Support:

List of eclipses that were not or will not be seen in Israel:

Total lunar eclipse April 15, 2014.  No eclipse seen at all anywhere in Israel.  Pink moon in some USA areas.

Annular solar eclipse April 29, 2014.  No eclipse seen at all anywhere in Israel.

Total lunar eclipse October, 2014.  No eclipse seen at all anywhere in Israel.

Partial solar eclipse October 23, 2014..  No eclipse seen at all anywhere in Israel.

Total Lunar eclipse April 4, 2015. No eclipse seen at all anywhere in Israel. Pink moon in some USA areas.

 

 

From NASA, a list of past and future solar eclipses viewable from Jerusalem, Israel:

http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/JSEX/JSEX-AS.html

 

From NASA, a list of past and future lunar eclipses viewable from Jerusalem, Israel:

http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/JLEX/JLEX-AS.html

 

 

There are no solar or lunar eclipses, partial or full, viewable in 2014 from Jerusalem, Israel.

Isaiah 1:3   Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting. 

4   Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth: they are a trouble unto me; I am weary to bear them. 

 

Calendars and years:

Calendar year.  The Gregorian calendar, as used for civil purposes, is an international standard. It is a solar calendar, meaning that it is designed to maintain synchrony with the tropical year. It has a cycle of 400 years (146,097 days). Each cycle repeats the months, dates, and weekdays. The average year length is 146,097/400 = 365+97/400 = 365.2425 days per year, a close approximation to the tropical year. (Seidelmann, 1992, pp. 576–81)

 

Tropical Year

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropical_year

A tropical year (also known as a solar year), for general purposes, is the length of time that the Sun takes to return to the same position in the cycle of seasons, as seen from Earth; for example, the time from vernal equinox to vernal equinox, or from summer solstice to summer solstice. Because of the precession of the equinoxes, the seasonal cycle does not remain exactly synchronized with the position of the Earth in its orbit around the Sun. As a consequence, the tropical year is about 20 minutes shorter than the time it takes Earth to complete one full orbit around the Sun as measured with respect to the fixed stars (the sidereal year).

 

The Gregorian calendar is a reformed version of the Julian calendar. By the time of the reform in 1582, the date of the vernal equinox had shifted about 10 days, from about March 21 at the time of the First Council of Nicaea in 325, to about March 11. According to North, the real motivation for reform was not primarily a matter of getting agricultural cycles back to where they had once been in the seasonal cycle; the primary concern of Christians was the correct observance of Easter. The rules used to compute the date of Easter used a conventional date for the vernal equinox (March 21), and it was considered important to keep March 21 close to the actual equinox. (North, 1983, pp. 75–76)

 

If society in the future still attaches importance to the synchronization between the civil calendar and the seasons, another reform of the calendar will eventually be necessary. According to Blackburn and Holford-Strevens (who used Newcomb's value for the tropical year) if the tropical year remained at its 1900 value of 365.24219878125 days the Gregorian calendar would be 3 days, 17 min, 33 s behind the Sun after 10,000 years. Aggravating this error, the length of the tropical year (measured in Terrestrial Time) is decreasing at a rate of approximately 0.53 s per 100 tropical years. Also, the mean solar day is getting longer at a rate of about 1.5 ms per 100 tropical years. These effects will cause the calendar to be nearly a day behind in 3200. A possible reform would be to omit the leap day in 3200, keep 3600 and 4000 as leap years, and thereafter make all centennial years common except 4500, 5000, 5500, 6000, etc. The effects are not sufficiently predictable to form more precise proposals. (Blackburn & Holford-Strevens, 2003, p. 692)

 

Borkowski (1991, p. 121) states "because of high uncertainty in the Earth's rotation it is premature at present to suggest any reform that would reach further than a few thousand years into the future." He estimates that in 4000 the Gregorian year (which counts actual solar days) will be behind the tropical year by 0.8 to 1.1 days. (p. 126)

Sidereal year

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidereal_year

A sidereal year is the time taken by the Earth to orbit the Sun once with respect to the fixed stars. Hence it is also the time taken for the Sun to return to the same position with respect to the fixed stars after apparently travelling once around the ecliptic. This differs from the solar or tropical year which has length equal to the time interval between vernal equinoxes in successive years. It was equal to 365.256363004 SI days[1] at noon 1 January 2000 (J2000.0). This is 6 hours and 9.1626 minutes longer than the standard calendar year of 365 SI days, and 20m24.5128s longer than the mean tropical year at J2000.0.[1] The word "sidereal" is derived from the Latin sidus meaning "star".

 

Precession of the equinoxes:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axial_precession_(astronomy)

Earth's precession was historically called the precession of the equinoxes, because the equinoxes moved westward along the ecliptic relative to the fixed stars, opposite to the yearly motion of the Sun along the ecliptic. This term is still used in non-technical discussions, that is, when detailed mathematics are absent. Historically,[2] Hipparchus has been credited with discovering precession of the equinoxes, although evidence from cuneiform tablets suggest that his statements and mathematics relied heavily on Babylonian astronomical materials that had existed for many centuries prior. The exact dates of his life are not known, but astronomical observations attributed to him by Ptolemy date from 147 BC to 127 BC.

 

Etymologically, precession and procession are terms that relate to motion (derived from the Latin processio, “a marching forward, an advance”). Generally the term procession is used to describe a group of objects moving forward, whereas, the term precession is used to describe a group of objects moving backward. The stars viewed from Earth are seen to proceed in a procession from east to west daily, due to the Earth’s diurnal motion, and yearly, due to the Earth’s revolution around the Sun. At the same time the stars can be observed to move slightly retrograde, at the rate of approximately 50 arc seconds per year, a phenomenon known as the “precession of the equinox".

 

The precession of the Earth's axis has a number of observable effects. First, the positions of the south and north celestial poles appear to move in circles against the space-fixed backdrop of stars, completing one circuit in approximately 26,000 years. Thus, while today the star Polaris lies approximately at the north celestial pole, this will change over time, and other stars will become the "north star".[2] In approximately 3200 years, the star Gamma Cephei in the Cepheus constellation will succeed Polaris for this position. The south celestial pole currently lacks a bright star to mark its position, but over time precession also will cause bright stars to become south stars. As the celestial poles shift, there is a corresponding gradual shift in the apparent orientation of the whole star field, as viewed from a particular position on Earth.

 

Secondly, the position of the Earth in its orbit around the Sun at the solstices, equinoxes, or other time defined relative to the seasons, slowly changes.[2] For example, suppose that the Earth's orbital position is marked at the summer solstice, when the Earth's axial tilt is pointing directly toward the Sun. One full orbit later, when the Sun has returned to the same apparent position relative to the background stars, the Earth's axial tilt is not now directly toward the Sun: because of the effects of precession, it is a little way "beyond" this. In other words, the solstice occurred a little earlier in the orbit. Thus, the tropical year, measuring the cycle of seasons (for example, the time from solstice to solstice, or equinox to equinox), is about 20 minutes shorter than the sidereal year, which is measured by the Sun's apparent position relative to the stars. Note that 20 minutes per year is approximately equivalent to one year per 25,772 years, so after one full cycle of 25,772 years the positions of the seasons relative to the orbit are "back where they started". (Other effects also slowly change the shape and orientation of the Earth's orbit, and these, in combination with precession, create various cycles of differing periods; see also Milankovitch cycles. The magnitude of the Earth's tilt, as opposed to merely its orientation, also changes slowly over time, but this effect is not attributed directly to precession.)

For identical reasons, the apparent position of the Sun relative to the backdrop of the stars at some seasonally fixed time slowly regresses a full 360° through all twelve traditional constellations of the zodiac, at the rate of about 50.3 seconds of arc per year (approximately 360 degrees divided by 25,772), or 1 degree every 71.6 years. The constellation or house of the zodiac in front of which the Sun rises at the vernal equinox is therefore changed, and this is described as "the age of (the zodiac sign or house)," (e.g.; The Age of Aquarius). Various trends in mythological and religious beliefs are associated with the change of Ages and the different nature of the astrological sign associated with the zodiac constellation.[6]

 

Hipparchus' discovery: Hipparchus gave an account of his discovery in On the Displacement of the Solsticial and Equinoctial Points (described in Almagest III.1 and VII.2). He measured the ecliptic longitude of the star Spica during lunar eclipses and found that it was about 6° west of the autumnal equinox. By comparing his own measurements with those of Timocharis of Alexandria (a contemporary of Euclid, who worked with Aristillus early in the 3rd century BC), he found that Spica's longitude had decreased by about 2° in about 150 years. He also noticed this motion in other stars. He speculated that only the stars near the zodiac shifted over time. Ptolemy called this his "first hypothesis" (Almagest VII.1), but did not report any later hypothesis Hipparchus might have devised. Hipparchus apparently limited his speculations, because he had only a few older observations, which were not very reliable.

 

Why did Hipparchus need a lunar eclipse to measure the position of a star? The equinoctial points are not marked in the sky, so he needed the Moon as a reference point. Hipparchus already had developed a way to calculate the longitude of the Sun at any moment. A lunar eclipse happens during Full moon, when the Moon is in opposition. At the midpoint of the eclipse, the Moon is precisely 180° from the Sun. Hipparchus is thought to have measured the longitudinal arc separating Spica from the Moon. To this value, he added the calculated longitude of the Sun, plus 180° for the longitude of the Moon. He did the same procedure with Timocharis' data (Evans 1998, p. 251). Observations such as these eclipses, incidentally, are the main source of data about when Hipparchus worked, since other biographical information about him is minimal. The lunar eclipses he observed, for instance, took place on April 21, 146 BC, and March 21, 135 BC (Toomer 1984, p. 135 n. 14).

 

Hipparchus also studied precession in On the Length of the Year. Two kinds of year are relevant to understanding his work. The tropical year is the length of time that the Sun, as viewed from the Earth, takes to return to the same position along the ecliptic (its path among the stars on the celestial sphere). The sidereal year is the length of time that the Sun takes to return to the same position with respect to the stars of the celestial sphere. Precession causes the stars to change their longitude slightly each year, so the sidereal year is longer than the tropical year. Using observations of the equinoxes and solstices, Hipparchus found that the length of the tropical year was 365+1/4−1/300 days, or 365.24667 days (Evans 1998, p. 209). Comparing this with the length of the sidereal year, he calculated that the rate of precession was not less than 1° in a century. From this information, it is possible to calculate that his value for the sidereal year was 365+1/4+1/144 days (Toomer 1978, p. 218). By giving a minimum rate he may have been allowing for errors in observation.

 

To approximate his tropical year Hipparchus created his own lunisolar calendar by modifying those of Meton and Callippus in On Intercalary Months and Days (now lost), as described by Ptolemy in the Almagest III.1 (Toomer 1984, p. 139). The Babylonian calendar used a cycle of 235 lunar months in 19 years since 499 BC (with only three exceptions before 380 BC), but it did not use a specified number of days. The Metonic cycle (432 BC) assigned 6,940 days to these 19 years producing an average year of 365+1/4+1/76 or 365.26316 days. The Callippic cycle (330 BC) dropped one day from four Metonic cycles (76 years) for an average year of 365+1/4 or 365.25 days. Hipparchus dropped one more day from four Callipic cycles (304 years), creating the Hipparchic cycle with an average year of 365+1/4−1/304 or 365.24671 days, which was close to his tropical year of 365+1/4−1/300 or 365.24667 days.

 

We find Hipparchus' mathematical signatures in the Antikythera Mechanism, an ancient astronomical computer of the second century BC. The mechanism is based on a solar year, the Metonic Cycle, which is the period the Moon reappears in the same star in the sky with the same phase (full Moon appears at the same position in the sky approximately in 19 years), the Callipic cycle (which is four Metonic cycles and more accurate), the Saros cycle and the Exeligmos cycles (three Saros cycles for the accurate eclipse prediction). The study of the Antikythera Mechanism proves that the ancients have been using very accurate calendars based on all the aspects of solar and lunar motion in the sky. In fact, the Lunar Mechanism which is part of the Antikythera Mechanism depicts the motion of the Moon and its phase, for a given time, using a train of four gears with a pin and slot device which gives a variable lunar velocity that is very close to the second law of Kepler, i.e. it takes into account the fast motion of the Moon at perigee and slower motion at apogee. This discovery proves that Hipparchus mathematics were much more advanced than Ptolemy describes in his books, as it is evident that he developed a good approximation of Kepler΄s second law.

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The Antikythera Mechanism!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antikythera_Mechanism

Absolutely amazing!  The Antikythera mechanism proves  that the mankind of Jesus' day (and much earlier) were quite knowledgeable concerning the movement of the celestial bodies.  This was made about 100 bc, and this gives a scientific “sighting” of the new moon to the time of Messiah, and earlier.  Instructions were included and it was set up so that a layperson could operate it.  It is interesting that the technology is placed in Babylon; that is, the Greeks got it from the Babylonians.

Some highlights:

 "Moreover, the divisions on the inside of the dial at the cardinal points indicate the start of a new full moon cycle."

"The scientists who have reconstructed the Antikythera mechanism also agree that it was too sophisticated to have been a unique device."

"In 2006 Wright completed what he believed to be an almost exact replica of the mechanism"

"The Moon mechanism, using an ingenious train of gears, two of them linked with a slightly offset axis and pin in a slot, shows the position and phase of the Moon during the month. The velocity of the Moon appears to vary according to the theory of Hipparchus, and to a good approximation follows Kepler's second law for the angular velocity, being faster near the perigee and slower at the apogee."

"Nature published another study in November 2010,[86] which suggests that the mechanism may be based on computation methods used in Babylonian astronomy, not ancient Greek astronomy, implying that Babylonian astronomy inspired the Greek counterpart; including the mechanical constructs"

 

 

Equinox

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equinox

Date

When Julius Caesar established his calendar in 45 BC he set 25 March as the spring equinox. Because a Julian year (365.25 days) is slightly longer than an actual year the calendar drifted with respect to the equinox, such that the equinox was occurring on about 21 March in AD 300 and by AD 1500 it had reached 11 March.

This drift induced Pope Gregory XIII to create a modern Gregorian calendar. The Pope wanted to restore the edicts concerning the date of Easter of the Council of Nicaea of AD 325. (Incidentally, the date of Easter itself is fixed by an approximation of lunar cycles used in the Hebraic calendar, but according to the historian Bede the English name "Easter" comes from a pagan celebration by the Germanic tribes of the vernal (spring) equinox.) So the shift in the date of the equinox that occurred between the 4th and the 16th centuries was annulled with the Gregorian calendar, but nothing was done for the first four centuries of the Julian calendar. The days of 29 February of the years AD 100, AD 200, AD 300, and the day created by the irregular application of leap years between the assassination of Caesar and the decree of Augustus re-arranging the calendar in AD 8, remained in effect. This moved the equinox four days earlier than in Caesar's time.

 

Consider how this might affect the actual date of the last Passover of Jesus.  If you don't trust the Word in Luke 22, which says he kept the Passover, these things - may - help explain how Jesus could keep/eat the Passover on one day and be the Passover on the next. 

All things consist by and in Jesus: Colossians 1:16 Because in him [the] all things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the (things) visible and the (things) invisible, whether thrones or lordships or rulers or authorities; [the] all-things have-been-and-still-are-created through him and with-reference-to him;
v17 And he himself is before all (things) and in him [the] all-things have-stood-and-still-stand-together,

 

Yeshua, as the creator of time and space and everything therein, knew precisely the day and times of Passover.  Perhaps as in similitude of man he kept man's passover on one day and then kept His passover on the next...

Romans 8:1 So (there-is) now not-one condemnation's-punishment to-the (ones) in Messiah Jesus.

v2 For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death.

v3 For the impossible (thing) of-the law, in which it-was-being-weak through the flesh, the God having-sent the son of-himself in similitude of-flesh of-sin and concerning sin he-condemned the sin in the flesh,

v4 In-order-that the just-act of-the law might-be-fulfilled in us, the (ones) walking-around not according-to flesh BUT according-to spirit.

 

Philippians 2:5 YOU-be-having this opinion in YOU which also (is) in Messiah Jesus,

v6 Who existing in form of-God considered not the being equal with-God (a thing for) seizure,

v7 BUT he-emptied himself having-taken form of (a) slave, having-become in similitude of-MEN;

v8 And having-been-found in-figure as MAN he-humbled himself having-become obedient as-far-as death, but death of-(a)-cross.

v9 and on-this-account the God exceedingly-exalted him and bestowed-a-favor to-him the name, namely-the-one above every name,

Note that the Hebrew for “the name” is “HaShem”.

v10 In-order-that in the name of-Jesus every knee might-bend of-(those)-in-(the)-heavenly and of-(those)-earthly and of-(those)-subterranean,

v11 And every tongue might-acknowledge that Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah with-reference-to glory of-God (the) Father,

I have very limited understanding in the study of astronomy, but I can sense that there are more than two ways to keep track of time, and yet just these two conflict by 20 minutes per year (the difference between the sidereal and tropical year, which works out to about 55.5 days in 4000 years (from creation to the cross).  These things come up as I contemplate how Jesus, the creator of time and space and everything therein (Col.1:16,17), could say he kept the Passover (Lu.22:11,15,20 – God – Jn 10:30- cannot lie) and yet also be our Passover (1 Cor.5:7).  Again, perhaps he was, as in similitude of man (Rom.8:3, Phil2.7), keeping one Passover and as YHVH keeping HIS Passover (Ex.12:11)?  Perhaps he was making a correction to the calendar?   Consider on our leap year how we add February 29 to the calendar; any following holidays have been in effect moved one day forward, yet that is indeed the holiday.  Kind of interesting that the calendar was changed in AD 8...man was tinkering with the calendar in Yeshua’s day.  At any rate a miracle happened: YHVH Yeshua made propitiation for our sins (Ro.3:24-25)!  Praise Yah!

 

 

Another's word on Blood Moons:

Be Strong and of Good Courage 

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Meditations/Chazak_v_ematz/chazak_v_ematz.html

by John Parsons

 

 

See also: Parashat Shemini

 

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Passover!

 

Begins Monday, April 14, 2014;  Friday, April 3, 2015;  Friday, April 22, 2016, Mon April 10, 2017, Friday, Mar 30, 2018 which coincides with Nisan 14, Nisan 15 beginning at sunset.

Daily Passover Portions:

Note these change a bit from year to year

 

Erev Pesach
(14 Nisan - Mon. Apr 14, 2014; Fri. Apr 3, 2015; Fri Apr 22, 2016; Mon Apr 10, 2017)
(night of Passover)

Starts at sunset, at the beginning of the Hebrew Calendar Nisan 15...

At sunset, Nisan 14 becomes Nisan 15
We read this haggadah for the Passover service...

Pesach 1
(15 Nisan - Tues. Apr 15, 2014;  Sat. Apr 4, 2015, Sat. Apr 23, 2016; Tues Apr 110, 2017)
First day of Passover
Exod. 12:21-51
Num. 28:16-25
Josh. 5:2-6:1
Luke 22:7-20; John 1:29-31;
1 Cor. 15:20-28

Pesach 2
(16 Nisan - Wed. Apr 16, 2014; Sunday. Apr 5, 2015; Sunday Apr 24, 2016; Wed Apr 12, 2017)
Second day of Passover
Lev. 22:26-23:44
Num. 28:16-25
2 Ki. 23:1-9; 21-25
Rev. 15:1-4

Omar count begins (and on actual correct day to start) in 2015 and 2016.

Note that some -incorrectly- consider the first day of the 7 week feast of unleavened breads as a mid-week (i.e. additional) Sabbath.  In other words, if Passover begins on a Monday as in  2014, they start their omar count on the day after the first DAY of unleavened breads...so in 2014, they began their omar count on Wed., and in 2015 and 2016 it works out - correctly - on the day following the Sabbath (sixth day) , which of course is Sunday.  (I think this is usually done to negate any  possibility that the Resurrection and Pentecost from occurring on a Sunday. However, that is not according to scripture as there is NO FEAST SABBATH, only the WEEKLY 7th DAY SABBATH...see "The Day Christ Died". Additionally, the counting of seven Shabbats till the day after the seventh Shabbat requires Pentecost to always occur on a Sunday.  The Resurrection Day controversy get down to splitting hairs as to when Yeshua was raised by God the Father from the dead to the point that some say he was raised AFTER the sabbath ended (considering the Hebrew calendar, i.e. after sunset on Saturday) but before Sunday began (according to the Gregorian calendar, i.e. at midnight.  So technically, that is correct, but it is also correct to say that the Resurrection occurred before daylight on the 24 hr period following the end of the Jewish Shabbat...and it is correct to say that the Shabbat is Saturday and that the following day is Sunday.



Pesach 3
(17 Nisan - Thur. Apr 17, 2014; Mon. Apr 6, 2015; Mon Apr 25, 2016; Thur Apr 13, 2017)
Resurrection Day
Exod. 13:1-16,
Num. 28:19-25

1 Cor. 15:20-23 (we read all of 1 Cor. ch15.)
Resurrection
of Yeshua

Pesach 4
(18 Nisan - Fri. Apr 18, 2014; Tue. Apr 7, 2015; Tues Apr 26, 2016; Fri Apr 14, 2017)
Exod. 22:24-23:19, Num. 28:19-25



Pesach 5
(19 Nisan - Sat Apr 19, 2014; Wed. Apr 8, 2015; Wed Apr 27, 2016; Sat Apr 15, 2017)
Shabbat on Passover 2014 and 2017 add Song of Songs
Exod. 33:12-34:26
Num. 28:19-25
Ezek. 37:1-14



Pesach 6
(20 Nisan - Sun Apr 20, 2014; Thu. Apr 9, 2015, Thur Apr 28, 2016; Sun Apr 16, 2017)
Omer Count Begins 2014 and 2017, Sunday, the "morrow" after the following weekly Shabbat.
Num. 9:1-14;
Num. 28:19-25


Pesach 7
(21 Nisan - Mon Apr 21, 2014; Fri. Apr 10, 2015; Fri Apr 29, 2016; Mon Apr 17, 2017)

Shabbat on Passover 2015 add Song of Songs
Exod. 13:17-15:26;
Num. 28:19-25
2 Sam. 22:1-51
Rev. 15:1-4

Pesach 8
(22 Nisan - Tue Apr 22, 2014; Sat. Apr 11, 2015; Sat Apr 30, 2016; Tues Apr 18, 2017)
Diaspora only (Rabbinical, not biblical)
Deut. 15:19-16:17
Num. 28:19-25
Isa. 10:32-12:6

 


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Shavuot (Pentecost)

Sunday,

June 8, 2014 is Shavuot/Pentecost

May 26, 2015 is Shavuot/Pentecost

June 12, 2016 is Shavuot/Pentecost

June 4, 2017 is Shavuot/Pentecost

May, 19, 2018 is Shavuot/Pentecost

June 9, 2019 is Shavuot/Pentecost

May 31, 2020 is Shavuot/Pentecost

June 4, 2022 is Shavuot/Pentecost

 

Firstfruit (time of 1st wave) is always on a Sunday.  Pentecost (time of 2nd wave) is always on a Sunday.

The first fruit was waved after the weekly Sabbath during the Passover week.

 

Leviticus 23:4 These are the set feasts of Jehovah, even holy convocations

 (מִקְרָאֵי קֹדֶשׁ -  mikrahay kodesh), which ye shall proclaim in their appointed season.
5 In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at even, is Jehovah's passover.
6 And on the fifteenth day of the same month is the feast of unleavened bread unto Jehovah: seven days ye shall eat unleavened bread.
7 In the first day ye shall have a holy convocation (
מִקְרָא־קֹדֶשׁ mikrah kodesh): ye shall do no servile work.
8 But ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto Jehovah seven days: in the seventh day is a holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work.
:9 And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,
10 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye are come into the land which I give unto you, and shall reap the harvest thereof, then ye shall bring the sheaf of the first-fruits of your harvest unto the priest:
11 and he shall wave the sheaf before Jehovah, to be accepted for you: on the morrow after the sabbath (
הַשַּׁבָּת shabbath) the priest shall wave it.

The first and seventh days of unleavened bread are holy convocations (מִקְרָא־קֹדֶשׁ mikrah kodesh); they are NOT SABBATHS.  The only Sabbath is the weekly 7th day Sabbath.  The sheaf of the first-fruit is waved by the priest on the day after the Weekly 7th day Sabbath.

 

Leviticus 23:2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, The set feasts of Jehovah, which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations, even these are my set feasts.

The set feasts are holy convocations, not Sabbaths. 

 

vs.3 Six days shall work be done: but on the seventh day is a sabbath (שַׁבַּת  shabbat) of solemn rest (שַׁבָּתֹון shabbathon), a holy convocation (מִקְרָא־קֹדֶשׁ ); ye shall do no manner of work: it is a sabbath (שַׁבָּת ) unto Jehovah in all your dwellings

 

Just because a day is a holy convocation does not mean it is a Sabbath; however every 7th Day Sabbath is also called a holy convocation, and also called a Sabbath of solemn rest.

On a holy convocation, by itself, the commandment is to do no servile work.

On a Shabbat, by itself or in conjunction with any other day, the commandment is to do no manner of work.

Thus, a 7th day Sabbath is always "higher" (and thus different) than a holy convocation or a day of solemn rest.

 

Numbers  28:16 And in the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month, is Jehovah's passover. 

17 And on the fifteenth day of this month shall be a feast: seven days shall unleavened bread be eaten. 

18 In the first day shall be a holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work;  

 

holy convocation - מִקְרָא־קֹדֶשׁ

holy - קֹדֶשׁ kodesh

convocation - מִקְרָא mikrah  - LXX: επίκλητος - epikleetos

h4744

convocation, convoking, reading, a calling together

convocation, sacred assembly

convoking

reading

 

The first day of the feast of unleavened bread was a holy convocation (מִקְרָא mikrah). This day is NOT a Sabbath (שַׁבָּת - shabbath), although on this holy convocation they were to do no servile work, which was also the requirement of a day of solemn rest (שַׁבָּתוֹן - shabbathon), however, neither the holy convocation or day of solemn rest were Sabbaths.

 

Therefore, this would appear to indicate that the "counting of the Omar" begins the day (time) after the regular weekly (7th day) Sabbath, which is always a Sunday:

Leviticus 23:11 and he shall wave the sheaf before Jehovah, to be accepted for you: on the morrow after the sabbath (הַשַּׁבָּת shabbath) the priest shall wave it.

 

  Lev 23:12 And in the day when ye wave the sheaf, ye shall offer a he-lamb without blemish a year old for a burnt-offering unto Jehovah.
13 And the meal-offering thereof shall be two tenth parts of an ephah of fine flour mingled with oil, an offering made by fire unto Jehovah for a sweet savor; and the drink-offering thereof shall be of wine, the fourth part of a hin.
14 And ye shall eat neither bread, nor parched grain, nor fresh ears, until this selfsame day, until ye have brought the oblation of your God: it is a statute for ever throughout your generations in all your dwellings.
15 And ye shall count unto you from the morrow after the sabbath, from the day that ye brought the sheaf of the wave-offering; seven sabbaths shall there be complete:
16 even unto the morrow after the seventh sabbath shall ye number fifty days; and ye shall offer a new meal-offering unto Jehovah.

 

In, 2014,  Passover is on April 14, beginning at sunset.  IF you begin your Omar count on the following day as some do, a 50 day count puts you on Wednesday, June 4th. [Note on the Hebrew calendar, days begin/end at sunset; at sunset on April 14, Nisan 14 becomes Nisan 15, therefore "on the morrow" is April 16. ] Wednesday, of course, is NOT "the morrow after the seventh Sabbath, which is/was Saturday, May 31, 2014.

 

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How to Avoid the Messiah  

https://www.levitt.com/newsletters/1995-07.htmlby Zola Levitt

"The only 'days of rest' between the Feasts are the weekly Sabbaths/Saturdays."

 

The Mystery of the Date of Pentecost

https://www.levitt.com/essays/pentecost/

by Thomas S. McCall

 

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April 22, 2016 Passover

April 21, 2014


IF you call "Easter" by a different name, "Resurrection Day", which it is not, then is it still Easter?  I think so.

 

Passover #1.

  IF-SHEET #157 MN.  

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Passover/IF-157-MN.jpg

By R.H. Mount

A harmony of the Gospels of Luke, Matthew, Mark and 1 Corinthians showing Jesus ate the Passover

 and showing the potential Seder steps via a LOT of guesswork.

Maybe they then followed similar to today's 15 step Haggadah, maybe not.

We know there were two cups...one before or during and one after the meal.

click image to enlarge

 

 

This is easier - and better - understood with the accompanying audio, however, if you are somewhat up to speed on Passover, it may still be somewhat interesting/edifying.  But if not; the colors are free!

 

Passover #2: 

 The Day Christ Died

by R.H.Mount

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT/THE-DAY-CHRIST-DIED.pdf

 

I found this study helpful in that 1) it shows that in the Bible, Sabbaths are never called feasts and feasts are never called Sabbaths, 2) it distinguishes “Shabbahth” and “Shabbahthohn” and "kodesh mikrah" ("holy convocation"), and 3) explains that "3 days and 3 nights" is a Jewish idiom.   The author makes an interesting statement at the bottom of page 22.

 

Passover #3:

 Jesus wore the colors of the veil -  Blue  white   purple  Scarlet   Blue

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Colors-of-Jesus-robes-match-veil.htm

Here’s a short study on how the colors of the Tabernacle – the overhead curtains – and the colors of the veils and gate matched the colors of the robes that Yeshua wore during his arrest, trial and crucifixion   There’s a link to another site that probably explains these things better, but it probably isn’t as colorful. I understand that some do not see the linen as a color, but maybe that shoe fits (equating fine linen to the color white) in the Yeshua picture.  Anyway this is fun Passover stuff to consider! 

 

Passover #4

The Passover IS The Lord's Supper, NOT "the Lords supper"

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT-APOLOGETICS/APOLOGETICS_1_PASSOVER_IS_THE_LORDS_SUPPER.htm

A highlight of this study was learning that “KURIAKON” is an adjective (not a noun) meaning “lordly” or “imperial” (pp14).   There are about two hours of accompanying audio with this lesson, but even without the audio it may be possible to see the meaning of the title; “The Passover is The Lord’s Supper.

 

It helps me to restate it this way:

The Passover IS The Lord's Supper, NOT "the Lords supper"; i.e. the Passover is what The LORD (YHVH Yeshua) ate and instituted the New Covenant, as opposed to the thing (communion/Eucharist) that many call “The Lords Supper” (pp4-5) but actually has no supper involved.

 

Passover # 5

APOLOGETICS 2 -From Luke the Jew - For Judas the Judge, by R.H. Mount

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT-APOLOGETICS/APOLOGETICS_2_LUKE_THE_JEW_JUDAS_THE_JUDGE.htm

 

Some highlights:  Judas is of course a key player in the passion play.  Not THE key player, but he had a ministry to perform, p 11.  Note the word “katarithmeomai”, p9, “having-been-and-still-is-numbered-down”.  Also “YOU yourselves” in Matt.19:28, pp8. Yeshua told Judas he chose him and that he would be a judge in the future kingdom.  There are – in the Greek text -  two separate places called “of blood” for different reasons; “A field of blood”, Mt27:8 – the Chief priest bought with the 30 pieces of silver, and “A piece of land of blood”, Acts 1:19 – which Judas bought.

 

Judas participated in this passover meal with Jesus, inclusive of the 3rd cup after the meal:

Luke 22v20 And in-the-same-way the cup after to-partake-supper, saying, This cup (is) the new-quality covenant in my blood, the-(one) being-poured-out in-behalf-of YOU.

v21 Further, behold, the hand of-the-(one) giving me over (is) with me on the table

 

Passover #6

The Truth About Jesus, IF You Really Want To Know

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT/The-Truth-about-Jesus.pdf 

                          

Complex but well worth the effort: I think if you read the preface, you will be interested in the rest of the book.   There are some twenty hours of audio lessons available that complement this book by R.H. Mount. 

The Consistent Translation that Mount speaks of in the preface has been placed on the web by Phil & Diane Norden.  They also have some interesting articles on their website. Here’s a link:

http://thewildernesstabernacleofwitness.com/aconsistentnewtestament.html

 

Passover #7

(a) Passover Haggadah  (for Christians)

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Passover-Haggadah-for-Christians-Homepage.htm

 

Passover #8

Digression A

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Passover/haggadah-digressions/digression_A_NOT-sanctified-by-commandments.htm

Sanctification? Atonement? Propitiation? Remission? Forgiveness?

And Why all the Blood?

 

Passover #9

Digression 1

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Passover/haggadah-digressions/1st-digression.htm

 The Lord's supper is Passover. The "Lord's Supper" is not Passover.

 


 

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Parashat Acharei Mot - אַחֲרֵי מֹות

"after the death"
Torah portion:
Leviticus 16:1 - 18:30

Haftarah portion:

Ezekiel 22:1 - 22:19
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Hebrews 9:11-28
We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so.

*In 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2020, Acharei Mot was read with Kedoshim.

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Parashat Acharei Mot

Beautiful commentary by John Parsons

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Matthew 26:44

Before his arrest, trial, and crucifixion,

Jesus prayed three times in the Garden of Gethsemane...not at the western wall........

A pattern for us?

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theme:

"After the death"

a man to stand alongside

 

Colossians 1:22 But at-this-instant he-reconciled-in-full in the body of his flesh through the death, to-stand YOU alongside holy and unblemished and unreprovable completely-in-sight of-him,

"to-stand YOU alongside" παραστῆσαι ὑμᾶς

 

2 Corinthians 11:2 For I-am-being-jealous-(of) YOU with-a-jealousy of-God, for I-myself-joined YOU to-one man to-stand-alongside (a) pure virgin for-the Messiah;

"I-myself-joined" -ηρμοσάμην  "to-stand-alongside" -παραστήσαι

v3 But I-am-fearing lest by-any-means as the serpent deluded Eve in his craftiness, thus YOUR thoughts might-be-corrupted from the simplicity and the pureness (namely-that) with-reference-to Messiah.

Ephesians 2:10 For of-him we-are (a) thing-made having-been-created in Messiah Jesus on good works, to-which the God prepared-before (us?)  in-order-that we-might-walk-around in them.

 

2 Corinthians 5:17 "So that if anyone (is) in Messiah, (he-is) (a) new-quality creation; the ancient-things went-past, behold the all-things have-become-and-still-are new-quality."

 

The head = Messiah

The man = the body  - without Messiah, the body is "headless".

Ephesians 5:23 Because (a) husband is head of-the wife as also the Messiah (is) head of-the assembly, himself Savior of-the body.
v24 BUT as the assembly is-itself-subjecting to-the Messiah, thus also the wives to-the husbands in every (thing).
v25 The husbands, YOU-be-cherishing the wives, according-as also
the Messiah cherished the assembly and gave himself over in-behalf-of her,
v26 In-order-that
he-might-make her holy having-cleansed (her) by-the bath of-the water in (a) saying,
v27 In-order-that
he-might himself stand-alongside to-himself the assembly glorious, not having spot or wrinkle or any of-the (things) such-as-these, BUT in-order-that she-might-be holy and unblemished,

Note the "kashering" of the woman – i.e. the N.T. assembly - in order that Jesus might stand it alongside to himself:

Numbers 31:23 everything that may abide the fire, ye shall make to go through the fire, and it shall be clean; nevertheless it shall be purified with the water for impurity: and all that abideth not the fire ye shall make to go through the water.


Ephesians 5:28 Thus also the husbands are-being-indebted to-be-cherishing the wives of-themselves as the bodies of-themselves. The (one) cherishing the wife of-himself is-cherishing himself;
v29 And for not-one at-any-time hated the flesh of-himself, BUT he-is-nurturing and he-is-fostering it, according-as also the Messiah the assembly,
v30
Because we-are members of his body.
v31 Instead-of this (a) MAN shall-leave-behind the father and the mother and he-shall-be-very-united to his wife and the two shall-be with-reference-to flesh, one.
v32 This mystery is great, but I-myself am-saying with-reference-to Messiah and with-reference-to the assembly.

 

A head cannot "marry" its own body.  If they are attached together, they are already @ Echad/unity/one.

 

2 Timothy 4:17 But the Lord stood-alongside with-me and he-made me powerful, in-order-that through me he-might-bring-to-fulness the preaching and all the Gentiles might-hear, and I-was-delivered out-of (the) mouth of-(the)-lion.
v18 The Lord will-deliver me from every evil work and
he-will-save with-reference-to his kingdom namely-the heavenly: to-whom the glory with-reference-to the ages of-the ages, amen.

1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling in YOU?

 

Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Hebrews ch9
 v1 On-the-one-hand therefore
the first (covenant) was-having both the worldly holy-place and just-acts of-service.
 v2 For
(a) booth was-constructed, the first, in which (were) both the lampstand and the table and the plan of-the loaves, one-(booth)-which is-being-said, Holy-place;
 v3 But after
the second veil (a) booth, the (one) being-said Holies of-Holies, (Ex. 25:8)
 v4
Having (a) censer made-of-gold and the ark of-the covenant having-been-covered-and-still-covered-around on-all-sides with-gold-objects in which (was) (a) jar made-of-gold having the manna and Aaron's rod, namely-the (one) having-sprouted and the flat-tablets of-the covenant,
 v5 But over-above it cherubim of-glory shadowing-down-on
the propitiatory; concerning of-which (things) it-is not, according-to (each) part, to-be-saying (things) now. (Ex. 25:18-20)
 v6
But of-these (things) thus having-been-and-still-constructed on-the-one-hand with-reference-to the first tabernacle the priests are-entering through all (time) accomplishing the services,
 v7
But into the second (booth) the chief-priest alone, once of-the year, not separate-from blood, which he-is-offering in-behalf-of himself and of-the faults-of-ignorance of-the people, (Lev. 16:14-17,34)
 v8
The Holy Spirit making-evident this, the way of-the holy (ones) not-yet to-have-been-manifested (while) of-the first tabernacle still [having] standing, (Heb. 10:19120)
 v9
One-which (is a) parable with-reference-to the season namely-the (one) having-stood-in-and-still-standing-in, according-to which both gifts and sacrifices are-being-offered not being-able, according-to conscience to-make the (one) serving perfect,
 v10
Only on foods and drinks and diverse baptisms-of-things, just-acts of-flesh lying (on them) as-far-as (a) season thoroughly-straight.

 

 v11 But Messiah having-come-to-be-alongside chief-priest of-the future good-things, through the greater and more-perfect tabernacle not made-by-hand, this is not of-this creation,
 v12 Nor through
blood of-he-goats and of-calves, but through (his) own blood he-went-in all-at-once into the holy-places, having-found eternal redemption.
 v13 For if
the blood of-he-goats and of-bulls and ashes of-a-heifer sprinkling the (ones) having-been-and-still-defiled is-making-holy to the cleanness of-the flesh, (Num. 19:1-22)
 v14
By-how-much more will the blood of-the Messiah, who through (the) eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to-the God, cleanse your conscience from dead works with-reference-to-be-serving (the) living God?
 v15 And because-of this
he-is mediator of-a-new-quality covenant, in-which-case a-death (is) having-come-to-pass with-reference-to redemption-back of-the transgressions on the first covenant, the (ones) having-been-and-still-being-called might take the promise of-the eternal inheritance. (Rom. 3:24-25)
 v16 For where-in-which (there-is-a) covenant, (it-is) (a) necessity (a) death to-be-being-brought from-the (one) having-himself-covenanted;
 v17 For (a) covenant on deads (is) firm, since it-is (not) at-any-time being-strong when the (one) having-himself-covenanted is-living.
 v18 Whence neither has
the first (covenant) been-and-still-is-dedicated separate-from blood.
 v19 For of-every
commandment having-been-spoken according-to the law by Moses to-all the people, having-taken the blood of-the calves and of-the he-goats with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, he-sprinkled both the little-book itself and all the people,

[Note: the little-book is not necessarily the flat tablets (vs4), although it may be.  At any rate, this “little-book” is NOT the equivalent of “The Word of God”, i.e. Yeshua, as it needed to be cleansed.]
 v20 Saying:
This (is) the blood of-the covenant which the God commanded to YOU. (Ex. 24:8)
 v21 He also sprinkled the tabernacle but even all the vessels of-the public-ministry likewise with-the blood.
 v22 And
according-to the law nearly all-things (are) being-cleansed in blood, and separate-from shedding-of-blood forgiveness is not coming-to-pass. (Lev. 17:11)
 v23 On-the-one-hand therefore (a) necessity
the copies of-the (things) in the heavens to-be-being-cleansed with-these, on-the-other-hand the (things) themselves in-(the)-heavenlies with-better sacrifices beside these.

[Note: Even the things in the heavenlies needed to be cleansed with Yeshua’s blood.  This includes the cleansing of the “dead-in-Messiah” (1Thes. 4:16; Rev. 6:9)) via the “redemption-back” quality of Yeshua’s blood]
 v24 For the Messiah went not in into holy (places) made-by-hands, patterns-in-turn of-the authentic (things), BUT into the heaven itself, now to-be-revealed to-the face of-the God in-behalf-of us;
 v25
But-not in-order-that he-might-be-offering himself often, as-altogether the chief-priest is-going-in into the holy (places) according-to (each) year in blood belonging-to-another, (i.e. Yom Kippur)
 v26 Since it-was-essential he
(Messiah Yeshua) suffer often from casting-down (laying-down) of (the) world; but at-this-instant, once he-has-been-and-still-is-manifested upon complete-finish of-the ages with-reference-to (a) disregarding of-the sin through his sacrifice.
 v27 And according-to as-much-as it-is-being-laid-away for-the MEN once to-die-off but after this, (a) judgement,
 v28
Thus also the Messiah, once having-been-offered with-reference-to bring(ing)-up sins of-many, out-of (a) second (time) he-will-be-seen separate-from sin by-the (ones) waiting-anxiously (for) him with-reference-to salvation. (Isaiah 53:12)

 

 

 

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Parashat Metzora - מְּצֹרָע

"leper"

 

Torah portion:
Leviticus 14:1 - 15:33

Haftarah portion:

2 Kings 7:3-20
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Matthew 8:1-17
We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so.

In 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2020, this is read along with Parashat Tazria - a double portion.

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The Leper Messiah

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Metzora/Leper_Messiah/leper_messiah.html

by John Parsons

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The concept of an "evil tongue" in the body of Messiah surfaces again this week. 

 As Christians we need to be very careful that corrupt communication does not "come out' from us (Eph.4:29).  It is not what goes into the belly that defiles us, but rather that which comes out of the heart via the mouth (Matt. 15:11). If necessary, our communication should include rebuking those not tolerating the healthy teaching (1 Tim.4:2-4).

 

For balance, what God says to do in order to avoid "handling" the unclean:

2 Corinthians 6:14 YOU-be not becoming being-differently-yoked to-unbelieving-(ones); for what sharing by-justice and by-lawlessness, or what participation by-light toward darkness?

Note this may also speak of the lawlessness of those that do not trust in YHVH Jesus Messiah; i.e. those that are without the law of Messiah:

Romans 8:2 "For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death."

 

Could likewise, the "evil tongue" ~ Lashon Hara ~ perhaps not be what it is often said to be?
v15 But what agreement of-Messiah toward Beliar, or what portion by-(one)-trusting with (an) unbelieving-(one)?
v16 But what placing-down-together by-(a)-
sanctuary of-God with idols? For YOU yourselves-are (a) sanctuary of-(a)-living God; according-as the God said that I-shall-in dwell in them and I-shall-walk-around-among (them), and I-shall-be their God, and they themselves-shall-be my people.
v17 On-this-account
YOU-come-out out-of (the) midst of-them and YOU-be-severed, Jehovah is-saying, and YOU-handle not of-(an)-unclean-thing;

Even in this isolation, note Jehovah's enduring lovingkindness - he will not leave you as an orphan:
cont. 2 Corinthians 6:18 And-I myself-shall-receive YOU in, and I-shall-be to-YOU with-reference-to (a) father, and YOU yourselves-shall-be to-me with-reference-to sons and daughters, Jehovah Almighty is-saying.

This "coming out from" and "severance from"  would seemingly include those that do not distinguish the body of Messiah in the Passover meal's unleavened bread, but rather keep "communion" with leavened bread.

Communion/Eucharist is Satan's lie. See Apologetics 1, by Ralph Mount.

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\BIBLE\MOUNT-APOLOGETICS\APOLOGETICS_1_PASSOVER_IS_THE_LORDS_SUPPER.htm

 

Christians must come out of the lawlessness of the world.  There is also a lawlessness in Rabbinical Judaism (they are without law of Messiah) that Christians must stay out of. In both cases this requires righteous judgment on the part of the Christian.

See: http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#Dont_Judge_

See also : Is It Right To Judge? http://www.the-highway.com/judgment.html

 

There is no “evil tongue” involved regarding any witnessing or rebuking that comes out of the truthful discernment of the Holy and the profane.  Truthful speaking is key here. You must know the truth to speak it.

The scriptures repeatedly tell Christians to be kind – primarily to other Christians (Eph.4:32; Rom. 14:19; Col. 3:9).  There is an unkindness involved in NOT speaking the truth, and perhaps this is the real “lashon hara”.  

.. this life in Messiah is often a lonely business. 

Solace is found:  "study to show yourself approved unto God" (2 Tim. 2:15).  For trust comes by hearing, and hearing through the Word of God  (Rom.10:17).  Note the "quiet life" Jesus prescribes for the healed leper:

Matthew 8:4 And the Jesus is-saying to-him, You-be-seeing you-might-say to-no-one; BUT you-be-withdrawing, you-point-out yourself to-the priest, and you-offer the gift which Moses prescribed with-reference-to (a) witness to-them.

 

Jesus sent the man to the priest because this was before the death of the testator of the New Testament/Will.  This is Jesus fulfilling the law, but also as witness to the priest that Jesus had healed the man’s leprosy.

But now, Jesus is our High Priest...

 

More for balancing the false "lashon hara" with the truth:

2 Thessalonians 1:5 (A) demonstrator of-the just judgement of-the God, with-reference-to YOU to-be-deemed-worthy of-the kingdom of-the God, in-behalf-of which YOU-are also suffering,
v6 If-altogether (it-is) (a) just-thing beside God to-repay tribulation to-the (ones) oppressing YOU
v7 And
relaxation with us to-YOU the (ones) being oppressed, in the uncovering of-the Lord Jesus from heaven with messengers of-his power
v8
In fire of-flame, giving an-avenging to-the (ones) not knowing God absolutely and to-the (ones) not obeying the good-news of-our Lord Jesus,
v9 They-who will-pay that-which-is-just,
eternal ruination from face of-the Lord and from the glory namely-of-his strength,
v10 At-the-time-that he-might-come to-be-glorified in
his holy-ones and to-be-marvelled in all the (ones) having-trusted, because our testimony over YOU was-trusted, in that day.

 

Those that do not obey the Gospel of Jesus do not know God absolutely.  Note "eternal ruination" is not a "refinement" but a punishment that ends in being exiled from the face of the Lord.  Again, even in that, consider YHVH's lovingkindness: Now, at this time, those under the altar (Rev.6:9) are not "in sight of the throne" (Rev.7:14).  But note these also are banished "from the glory"…but only until “all Israel is saved” (Rom. 11:26).

See also: http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#Redemption_back_NT_cuts_both_ways

 

Jesus mentions banishment to an outer darkness just after finding trust in a gentile (of all places):

Matthew 8:11 But I-am-saying to-YOU, that many will-be-present from risings and settings, and they-will-be-reclined-again with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of-the heavens;
v12 But the sons of-the kingdom will-be-cast-out into the darkness namely-the outer: the weeping and the gnashing of-the teeth will-be there.
Even in this severity, there is hope:

Psa 18:11 (ASV) He made darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ  choshek) his hiding-place, his pavilion round about him, Darkness (חֲשֵׁכָה  chashekah) of waters, thick clouds of the skies.

 

"outer darkness" is not the same as "hell"

As believers are changed "imperishable" at the last trump (1Cor.15:52), that rod of iron that Yeshua rules with is not for us...we won't sin....but provides hope yet still to others during His millennial reign.

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Some are saying that Jesus could not have kept the Passover on one day and been the Passover sacrifice on the next day.

Some say this is impossible.

Jesus said he kept the Passover, Luke 22.

Yet he was crucified on and as Passover. 1 Corinthians 5:7

That's a miracle.

 

 

Jesus touched and cured this leper.  That's the Greater Miracle here.

Matthew 8:17 In-which-case the-(thing) having-been-said through Isaiah the prophet might-be-fulfilled, saying, He himself-took the weaknesses of-us, and he-bore the diseases.

 

 

 

Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion:

Matthew 8:1 But (as) he (was) having-descended from the mountain, many crowds followed with-him.
v2 And behold, a leper having-come was worshipping to-him, saying,
Lord, if you-might-be-willing, you-are-being-able to-cleanse me.
v3 And having-stretched-out the hand
the Jesus handled of-him, saying, I-am-willing, you-be-cleansed. And immediately his leprosy was-cleansed.
v4 And the Jesus is-saying to-him, You-be-seeing you-might-say to-no-one; BUT you-be-withdrawing, you-point-out yourself to-the priest, and you-offer the gift which Moses prescribed with-reference-to (a) witness to-them.

v5 But (as) the Jesus (was) having-come-in into Capernaum, (a) hundred-ruler (a Gentile) came-near to-him, entreating him
v6 And saying, Lord, my male-servant has-been-and-is-still-cast in the house paralytic, being terribly tormented.
v7 And the Jesus is-saying to-him, I myself having-come shall-heal him.
v8 And
the hundred-ruler having-answered was-stating, Lord, I-am not adequate in-order-that you-might-come-in under my roof, BUT you only say (a) word and my male-servant will-be-cured.
v9 For I myself-am also (a) MAN under authority, having soldiers under myself: and I-am-saying to-this-(one), You-proceed, and he-is-proceeding; and to-another, You-be-coming, and he-is-coming; and to my slave, You-do this, and he-is-doing.
v10 But the Jesus having-heard he-marvelled, and he-said to-the (ones) following, Amen I-am-saying to-YOU, neither among
the Israeli I-found this-much trust.
Matthew 8:11 But I-am-saying to-YOU, that many will-be-present from risings and settings, and they-will-be-reclined-again with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of-the heavens;
v12 But the sons of-the kingdom will-be-cast-out into the darkness namely-the outer: the weeping and the gnashing of-the teeth will-be there.

 

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Pesach Sheni

If Jesus didn't keep the first Passover, why didn't he keep Pesach Sheni?

 

Shema: There are some 2000 Haggadahs.  The order* varies.

 

Luke 22:1 But the feast of-the unleavened-breads was-drawing-near, namely-the-(one) being-called pass-over.

Note: Passover was already equated with the feast of unleavened Bread.

 

Luke 22:2 And the chief-priests and the scribes were-seeking the how they-might-carry him off, for they-themselves-were-fearing the people.

v3 But the Satan went-in into Judas the-(one) being-nicknamed Iscariot, being out-of the number of-the twelve.

This is the 1st time Satan enters Judas. Note this is -possibly? - not at Passover or the "Early Supper" but two days before Passover (Matt.26:2; Jn.13:1-2).  This is in regards to agreeing on the amount of silver coin to give over Yeshua for (Matt.26:14,15)  and note the future sense of vs16, of looking for a time to give over Yeshua...then a foot washing, which was not typically a part of Passover. Note also that Jesus cleansed Judas (Jn.13:12).  Later, Satan enters Judas again @Jn.13:27 which may have been at the Passover Seder.)

It seems to me that John ch13 may command/dictate (that we see) both a supper two days before Passover and also the supper of the "Last Passover". It seems to mostly speak to the latter…

v4 And having-gone-away he-spoke-together with-the chief-priests and the commanders the how he-might-give him over to-them.

v5 And they-rejoiced, and they-put-themselves-together to-give to-him silver-coin.

v6 And he-acknowledged, and he-was-seeking (a) good-season to-give him over to-them minus (a) crowd.

v7 But the day of-the unleavened-breads came in which it-was-essential the passover to-be-being-sacrificed.

Note the first Passover was never kept again in the same manner.  Also, note that the first Passover was "outside" the law, as the law had not yet (at that time) been given at Sinai.  There was no Levitical priesthood at the first Passover in Egypt. By the time of Christ, Passover and the Feast of Unleavened breads had been combined - see vs1 above. Note Mk.14:12:"And on the first day of the unleavened breads, when they are sacrificing the passover..."

Also note that Yeshua had already stopped the Levitical priesthood service:

Mark 11:16 "And he-was not letting-be in-order-that any-one might-bring-through (an) article through the temple."

 Yeshua could do this because He is YHVH.

v8 And he-dispatched Peter and John, saying, Having-proceeded YOU-prepare for-us the passover, in-order-that we-might-eat. (i.e. the Passover meal)

 

Hebrews 6:17 In which the God purposing to-show more-exceedingly to-the heirs of-the promise the unchangeableness of his purpose he-mediated by (an) oath.

Note: the unchangeableness of his purpose  - The Law (Sinai) was ADDED because of transgression. His purpose (perhaps seen as his "echadness" – “by him all things consist” Col.1:17) remains unchanged.

Galatians 3:19 Therefore what (is) the law? It-was added for-sake-of the transgressions, until the seed might-come to-whom it-has-been-and-still-is-promised, having-been-ordered through messengers, in hand of-a-mediator.

Hebrews 10:6 You-thought not well (of) total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin.

v7 Then I-said:  Behold I-am-present, (the seed came!) in (the) heading of-(a)-little-book it-has-been-written-and-is-still-written concerning me, to-do, the God, your will.

v8 More-above saying that sacrifice and offering and total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin you-willed not, nor you-thought-well (of), they-which are-being-offered according-to the law,

v9 Then he-has-said-and-is-still-saying:  Behold I-am-present to-do, the God, your will.  He-is-carrying-off the first in-order-that the second might-stand;

v10 In which will we-are having-been-made-holy-and-are-still-holy through the offering all-at-once of-the body of-the Messiah Jesus.

 

 cont. Heb. 6:18 In-order-that through two unchangeable things (the oath and the promise), in which (it-is) impossible (for) God to-lie, we-might-be-having strong comfort, the (ones) having-fled-for-refuge to-retain of-the hope lying-before (us);
 v19
Which (hope) we-are-having as (an) anchor of-the soul both sure and firm and going-in into the inner (side) of-the veil, (Wow!)
 v20
Where-in-which (a) forerunner went-in in-behalf-of us, Jesus, having-become (a) chief-priest according-to the arrangement of-Melchisedec with-reference-to the age.

 

John 10:30  I and the Father are one.

IN OTHER WORDS: YHVH Yeshua said he was going to eat this Passover. YHVH cannot lie.

“Shema!”

Mark 9:7 And (there)-came-to-be (a) cloud overshadowing them; and (a) voice came out-of the cloud, saying,

This is my son the (one) cherished: YOU-be-hearing him.

 

Cont. Luke 22:9 But the-(ones) said to-him, Where are-you-willing we-might-prepare?

v10 But the-(one) said to-them, Behold, (as) YOU (are) having-gone-in into the city (a) MAN will-meet-together with-YOU bearing (a) vessel-of-pottery of-water; YOU-follow with-him into the house of-which he-is-proceeding-in;

v11 And YOU-will-say to-the despot-of-the-household of-the house, the teacher is-saying to-you, Where  is the guest-chamber where-in-which I-might-eat the passover with my disciples?

v12 And-that-(one) will-point to-YOU (a) great upper-floor having-been-and-still-spread:  there YOU-prepare.

*SHULCHAN ORECH - THE TABLE PREPARED

v13 But having-gone-away they-found according-as he-had-said to-them; and they-prepared the passover.

*NEROT  Matt.26:26 "evening was having come to pass"

v14 And when the hour came-to-pass he-fell-back, and the twelve apostles together-with him.

Note Matt.26:26 "As they were eating" – i.e. the passover meal.

 v15 And he-said to-them, I-desired with-desire to-eat this passover with YOU before (I am) to-suffer.

v16 For I-am-saying to-YOU, that by-no-means might-I-eat any-more out-of it till of-one-which it-might-be-fulfilled in the kingdom of-the God.

*KADESH

*YAHCHATZ - "DIVIDE" -and/or divide ONE DROP PER 10 PLAGUES

*MAGGID                                                                                                                              

v17 And having-received (a) cup, having-given-thanks he-said, YOU-take this, and YOU-divide for-yourselves.

v18 For I-am-saying to-YOU, that by-no-means might-I-drink from the product of-the vine till of-one-which the kingdom of-the God might-come.

A couple of things are often overlooked here:

BRIEFLY:  1. Jesus, on the cross on Passover, drinks wine (John 19:30) - note that he just said he wouldn't drink until future kingdom, therefore we know that at the Passover seder when instituting the New Covenant remembrance meal he wasn't referencing just any time you tasted wine (e.g. a modern derivative of the Roman Catholic communion service), but rather the Passover cup (which came after a full meal).

2. Jesus on the cross on Passover, took on OUR sin.  We, being dead to sin defiled him, because he "touched us lepers", so - by law - he could not "observe" Passover.  BUT according to Mosaic law he would have been able to 30 days later, at Pesach Sheni (Num. 9:6-14). Jesus could have partook of this second Passover as he was resurrected and seen for some 40 days, yet he did not, because he had no need as his standing-again/resurrection by the Father evidenced that Jesus had already fulfilled/completed/ended the law, the veil was rent, there was no more sacrifice.  Of course, as Jesus was sinless, the wonderful reason that he first died was that he first loved us out of OUR need.

 

That he did not keep the second (30 day late) Passover Sheni proves that the law had ended...

Yeshua is not under the Sinai/Mosaic law.  As members of his body (Eph.5:30; 1Cor.6:15), neither are believers.

 Praise Yah!

 

Num 9:6-14 ASV - 6 And there were certain men, who were unclean by reason of the dead body of a man, so that they could not keep the passover on that day: and they came before Moses and before Aaron on that day: 7 and those men said unto him, We are unclean by reason of the dead body of a man: wherefore are we kept back, that we may not offer the oblation of Jehovah in its appointed season among the children of Israel? 8 And Moses said unto them, Stay ye, that I may hear what Jehovah will command concerning you. 9 And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, 10 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If any man of you or of your generations shall be unclean by reason of a dead body, or be on a journey afar off, yet he shall keep the passover unto Jehovah. 11 In the second [הַשֵּׁנִי] month on the fourteenth day at even they shall keep it; they shall eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs: 12 they shall leave none of it unto the morning, nor break a bone thereof: according to all the statute of the passover they shall keep it. 13 But the man that is clean, and is not on a journey, and forbeareth to keep the passover, that soul shall be cut off from his people; because he offered not the oblation of Jehovah in its appointed season, that man shall bear his sin. 14 And if a stranger shall sojourn among you, and will keep the passover unto Jehovah; according to the statute of the passover, and according to the ordinance thereof, so shall he do: ye shall have one statute, both for the sojourner, and for him that is born in the land.

 *TZAFUN - THE HIDDEN ECHAD "I AND THE FATHER ARE ONE" -JN.10:30

*AFIKOMEN - KORBAN PESACH- HIS BODY

Cont. Luke 22:19 And having-taken bread, having-given-thanks he-broke-in-pieces, and he-gave to-them, saying, This is my body, the-(one) being-given in-behalf-of YOU:  YOU-be-doing this with-reference-to my remembrance.

 

*3rd Cup after the meal

v20 And in-the-same-way the cup after to-partake-supper, saying, This cup (is) the new-quality covenant in my blood, the-(one) being-poured-out in-behalf-of YOU.

MAROR - BITTER HERBS

v21 Further, behold, the hand of-the-(one) giving me over (is) with me on the table;

It appears that Judas is still there, after the third cup, and that he drank of this cup. Jesus said: “He’s with me.”

Luke 22:28 But *YOU yourselves-are the-(ones) having-remained-and-still-remaining-continuously with me in my trials. (*the twelve apostles)

v29 And-I myself-am-covenanting to-YOU (a) kingdom, according-as my Father himself-covenanted to-me,

v30 In-order-that YOU-might-be-eating and YOU-might-be-drinking on my table in my kingdom, and YOU-might-yourselves-be-seated on thrones judging the twelve tribes of-the Israeli.  

YHVH YESHUA said this to Judas and YHVH YESHUA cannot lie.

 

Judas shall judge.

WWW.Cotopaxi-Colorado.COM\BIBLE\MOUNT-APOLOGETICS\APOLOGETICS_2_LUKE_THE_JEW_JUDAS_THE_JUDGE.htm

 

 

Endnotes: The Kingdom is to be restored to the Israeli. This may be a restoration of the initial Sinai Covenant between God and Israel.

The New Testament scriptures speak of a restoration of the echad of God and Man (Eph.ch 5).

The Mosaic Covenant’s Tabernacle and Levitical priesthood was shadow PATTERNED from real substance in Heaven.

Thus, all during the Mosaic Tabernacle/Levitical priesthood, there existed the substantial Heavenly Tabernacle and Priesthood.

So then we see two kingdoms…

It seems the “Kingdom of God” will be on earth, and the “Kingdom of Heaven” is in heaven, at least up to this day, and possibly until New Jerusalem descends to earth.

 

 

more on Pesach Sheni

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pesach_Sheni

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Also be blessed in "A Place of Refuge"

See p118 -130, 175-177, The Law Prophesied, R.H. Mount.

 www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\BIBLE\MOUNT\The_Law_Prophesied.PDF

 

 

 

 

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~~~March 28-29, 2014; Apr 24-25, 2015; Apr 8-9, 2016; Apr 28-29, 2017; April 20-21, 2018; April 5-6, 2019; Apr 24-25, 2020~~~

Parashat Tazria - תַזְרִיעַ

"she conceives"
Torah portion:
Leviticus 12:1 - 13:59

Haftarah portion:

2 Kings 4:42 - 5:19
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

John 6:8-13

Matthew 8:1-4
We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so.

In 2015, 2017, 2018, & 2020, this was read along with Parashat Metzora - a double portion.

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Jesus on working for food:

John 6:27 YOU-be not working (for) the eating namely-the (eating) being-destroyed, BUT (for) the eating namely-the (eating) remaining with-reference-to life eternal, which the son of-the MAN will-give to-YOU; for this (one) the God the Father sealed.
v28 They-said therefore to him, What might-we-be-doing, in-order-that we-might-be-working
the works of-the God?
v29 The Jesus answered and said to-them,
This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched.
 

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This week, some speak of the "Lashon Hara" - the evil tongue....basically the idea is that we shouldn't say anything negative to other members of the body.  While that misses the mark, it may be a fact of the time we are in.

 

This seems true; charity remains, but not sound doctrine (1Cor.13:13, 2 Timothy 4:3). As trust comes through hearing the Word of God (Rom.10:17), and we are to study to show ourselves approved unto God (2Tim.2:15), so then a lack of sound doctrine reflects a lack of bible study.  Will Yeshua find trust when he returns?

Not really:

 Luke 18:8b "Further, the son of-the MAN having-come will-he really find the trust upon the earth?"

 πλὴν ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐλθὼν ἆρα εὑρήσει τὴν πίστιν ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς

Thayer’s Lexican  - ἆρα - 1.numigitur, i. e. marking an inferential question to which a negative answer is expected: Luke 18:8;

 

Yet - charity (agape) remains.  God's Love remains...

That is hopeful.

Note, if it were our love that remains, we would trust, and love our neighbor.  But as Jesus really won't find trust, we know that we won't really be loving our neighbor, and so we know that the real love that remains is God's love. John 3:16.

Sure, we keep trying to love and trust.  And if we are successful, to God the glory:

John 6:29  The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched.

Perhaps we should understand in this that us trusting in Jesus is God's work in/on us....His love - charity (agape - a love that can do something) for us manifested....

And every now and then, perhaps we should listen to this passage:

2 Timothy 4:1   I-am-emphatically-testifying in-sight of-the God and Messiah Jesus, the (one) (in) future to-be-judging living (ones) and dead (ones), according-to his clear-appearing and his kingdom;
v2
You-preach the word, you-stand-by seasonably, unseasonably, you-reprove, you-rebuke, you-entreat, in all patience and doctrine.
v3 For (a)
season will-be when they-will not tolerate the healthy teaching, BUT according-to their-own desires they-will-heap-on to-themselves teachers having-themselves the hearing itching,
v4 And on-the-one-hand they-will-turn-back the hearing from the truth, on-the-other-hand they-will-be-diverted upon
the legends. (i.e. "Lashon Hara"?)
v5 But you yourself-be-being-sober in all-things, you-suffer-ill, you-do work of (a) bringer-of-
good-news, you-bring-to-fulness your ministry.
v6 For I myself already am-being-poured-out-a-drink-offering, and the season of-my unloosing has-stood-and-still-stands-by.
v7 I-have-struggled-and-still-struggle the fine struggle, I-have-finished-and-still-finish the race, I-have-kept-and-still-keep the trust:
v8 Therefore the crown of-the righteousness is-lying-away for-me, which the Lord, the just judge, will-give-back to-me in that the day, but not only to-me BUT to-all the (ones) having-cherished-and-still-cherishing his clear-appearing.
v9 You-be-diligent to-come to me quickly;
v10 For Demas abandoned me having-cherished the now age
(is Paul exercising "an evil tongue"?  No.), and he-proceeded into Thessalonica, Crescens into Galatia, Titus into Dalmatia;
v11 Luke alone is with me. Having-taken-up Mark you-be-leading (him) with yourself; for he-is very-useful to-me with-reference-to (the) ministry.
v12 But Tychicus I-dispatched into Ephesus.
v13 The cloak, which I-left-behind in Troas beside Carpus, (when) coming you-be-bringing, and the little-books, especially the parchments.
v14 Alexander the worker-in-brass demonstrated many bad-things to-me; the Lord will-give-back to-him according-to his works;
v15 Whom you yourself also be-guarding-for-yourself; for he very-much withstood our words.
(is Paul exercising "an evil tongue"?  No.)
v16 In my first defence not-one came-to-be-alongside with-me, BUT all abandoned me, may-it not be-figured to-them; 
(is Paul exercising "an evil tongue"?  No.)
v17 But the Lord stood-alongside with-me and he-made me powerful, in-order-that through me he-might-bring-to-fulness the preaching and all the Gentiles might-hear, and I-was-delivered out-of (the) mouth of-(the)-lion.
v18 The Lord will-deliver me from every evil work and he-will-save with-reference-to his kingdom namely-the heavenly: to-whom the glory with-reference-to the ages of-the ages, amen.
v19 You-greet Prisca and Aquila and the household of-Onesiphorus.
v20 Erastus remained in Corinth, but I-left-behind Trophimus in Miletus being-weak.
v21 You-be-diligent to-come before winter. Eubulus is-greeting you and Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brothers.
v22 The Lord (be) with your spirit.
The favor (be) with YOU.

 

 

 

 

Will the real Lashon Hara please stand up?

2 Timothy 3:6  For out-of these are the (ones) creeping into the houses and leading-captive little-women having-been-and-still-heaped with-sins, being-led by various desires,

v7 Always learning and never being-able to-come into (a) thorough-knowledge of-truth.

 

The word of God endures forever - which includes OTHER (New Testament) Scripture.

 

a Christian,  g5546  Χριστιανός Christianos

But if as (a) Christian, let-him not be-being-ashamed,

but let-him-be-glorifying the God in this name.

1 Peter 4:16

 

I trust the Greek New Testament as the inspired word of God.  However, as prophesied by Peter, some say that the New Testament Greek is not inspired, and/or that the "original" New Testament was written in Hebrew:

 

2 Peter 3:1  (CT) This already, cherished-(ones), (the) second epistle I-am-writing to YOU, in which (epistles) I-am rousing YOUR sincere intellect in (a) reminder,

v2 To-be-mindful of-the sayings having-been-said-before-and-still-being-said by the holy prophets and of-the commandment of-the Lord and Saviour of (through)? YOUR apostles,

v3 Coming-to-know this first, that mockers will-come on last of-the days in mocking proceeding according-to their own desires

v4 And saying:  Where is the promise of his presence? For from of-which (day) the fathers fell-asleep, all (things) are-remaining thus continuously from beginning of-creation.

 

2 Peter 3:1 (ASV) This is now, beloved, the second epistle that I write unto you; and in both of them I stir up your sincere mind by putting you in remembrance; 

2 that ye should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and the commandments of the Lord and Saviour through your apostles: 

 3 knowing this first, that in the last days mockers shall come with mockery, walking after their own lusts

4 and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for, from the day that the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation

 

This also shows that the words of the apostles are inspired;  thus the Apostle Paul's words are inspired.

 

 2 Timothy 1:1 Paul apostle of-Messiah Jesus through will of-God according-to promise of-life the (life) in Messiah Jesus

 

 

Paul, by the Holy Spirit, says all scripture is inspired:

 

2 Timothy 3:10  "But you yourself-followed-alongside my teaching, ..."

 

2 Tim 3:14 "But you yourself-be-remaining in what-things you-learned and you-were-assured, knowing-absolutely of whom you-learned,"

----- (that is, remain in what you learned from Paul's teaching (vs 10)

 

2 Tim 3:15 And that from (a) baby you-are-knowing-absolutely sacred letters, the (ones) being-able to-make you wise with-reference-to salvation through trust the (trust) in Messiah Jesus.

-----(first note ----"AND" ---that is, additionally to the Gospel that Paul taught, Timothy, being raised Jewish, already had the Torah) and second note --- Torah teaches you that salvation is only through trust in Messiah Yeshua ----NOT; any other way around - Paul is telling them they have the Gospel message from 2 sources - once from his (Paul's) teaching (vs 10,14) and additionally from the Torah that they have always had (vs 15)

 

thus...

2 Tim 3 16 "All scripture (is) God-breathed and profitable toward teaching, toward reproof, toward correction, toward discipline the (discipline) in justice."

(----ALL---- scripture - both the Gospel that Paul taught AND the Torah)

 

further -

2 Timothy 4:3 For (a) season will-be when they-will not tolerate the healthy teaching, BUT according-to their-own desires they-will-heap-on to-themselves teachers having-themselves the hearing itching,

v4 And on-the-one-hand they-will-turn-back the hearing from the truth, on-the-other-hand they-will-be-diverted upon the legends.

Thus Torah = good, Jewish Tradition = not good.

 

Note - Paul said his Hebrew roots were "refuse" and a "disadvantage" to him knowing Messiah Yeshua/Jesus.  

Philippians 3:5  In-circumcision eight-days-old, out-of race of-Israel, of-tribe of-Benjamin, Hebrew out-of Hebrews, according-to law (a) Pharisee,
v6 According-to zeal pursuing
the assembly, according-to justice, the (justice) in (the) law having-become faultless.
v7 BUT things-which were to-me gains,
these-things I-have-considered-and-still-consider (a) disadvantage on-account-of the Messiah.
v8 BUT yea-therefore I-am also considering all (things) to-be (a) disadvantage on-account-of
the holding-above of-the knowledge of-Messiah Jesus my Lord, on-account-of whom I-was-disadvantaged (by) all the (things), and I-am-considering (them) refuse[s] in-order-that I-might-gain Messiah
 

Consider a legendary example: The replacement of "YHVH" with "HaShem" is based on Jewish legend.

 

Peter, by the Holy Spirit, writes that the epistles are "other scriptures":

2Peter 3:16  (KJV) As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other (λοιπός loipos) scriptures, unto their own destruction. 

 

2Peter 3:16  (ASV) as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; wherein are some things hard to be understood, which the ignorant and unstedfast wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.

 

2 Peter 3:16  (A Consistent Translation) As also in all epistles speaking in them concerning these-things, in which (epistles) is (are) some-things difficult-to-understand, which the unlearned and unsteady are-distorting as also the other scriptures toward their own destruction.

 

God says his word/saying endures forever:

 

1Peter 1:25 (ASV 1901) "But the word of the Lord abideth for ever. And this is the word of *good tidings which was preached (εὐαγγελισθὲν)  unto you. "

 

1 Peter 1:25 (CT)  But the saying of-Jehovah is-remaining into the age. But this is the saying namely- *the good-news-having-been-brought (εὐαγγελισθὲν) with-reference-to YOU

 

*The Gospels, i.e. The good news (εὐαγγέλιον) of the Messiah - are the Word/Saying of Yahweh that abides forever.

 

 Luke 4:4  And Jesus answered to him, saying, It-has-been-and-is-still-written, That not upon bread only the MAN will-live, BUT upon every saying of-God.

 

 

The word of God is NEVER lost or hidden from man.  A "true version written in Hebrew" is not buried in the bowels of the Vatican.  The truth always has been and always will be readily available to man.  The Old Testament has been preserved in Babylonian Hebrew; the New Testament has been preserved in Greek.

 

 

The fact of the enduring Word is also supported in The "Old" Testament:

Psalm 12:6  "The words of Jehovah are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, Purified seven times.
 vs7 Thou wilt keep them, O Jehovah, Thou wilt preserve them from this generation for ever. "
 

This is what Jesus said about Himself and His words:

John 10:30 "I and the Father are one (unity)"

Matthew 24:35 The heaven and the earth will-go-past, but by-no-means might my words go-past.

 

From these passages, we know absolutely that nothing in the Old or New Testaments is lost.  This makes Bible study a little more challenging, because it does not allow us to make things up to fit our doctrine.  We actually have to study to show ourselves approved unto God. Fortunately, we don't have to know everything.  This fact is produced in Paul's letter to the Corinthians:

 

I COR.13:12 For just-now we-are-looking through (a) mirror in (an) enigma, but then face to face; just-now I-am-coming-to-know out-of part, but then I-shall-come-to-know-thoroughly-for-myself according-as also I-came-to-be-known-thoroughly.
13 But
at-this-instant trust, hope, charity (are) remaining, these three things; but the charity (is) (the) greater of-these.

 

So then, understand that while there may be an ancient Hebrew manuscript someplace, or even if the Greek New Testament had been translated from a "lost" Hebrew manuscript, it does not matter because God said (!) that His Word would endure, and what we DO HAVE is the Greek New Testament, but not the Hebrew; therefore the Greek New Testament is the enduring word of God.  With this truth in mind, that the scripture we HAVE is inspired, we can trust that which Peter wrote is true:

 

 1 Peter 4:16  But if as (a) Christian, let-him not be-being-ashamed, but let-him-be-glorifying the God in this name.

 

That is, "Christian" was a good name in Peter's day, and it is a good name in our day - in which name we are to glorify the God.

 

We should take the time to read Foxe's Book of Martyrs again.  And then we should consider the place of those who are NOW, TODAY, AT THIS TIME being killed by Muslims because they call themselves "Christians":

 

Revelation 7:13 And one out-of the elders answered saying to-me:  These, the (ones) having-been-and-still-cast-around (with) the stolees namely-the white (ones), who are-they and from-whence came-they?

v14 And I-have-said-and-still-say to him: My lord, you yourself know-absolutely. And he said to-me: These are the (ones) coming out-of the tribulation, namely-the great (one), and they-washed their stolees and they-whitened them in the blood of-the lamb,

 

v15 Because-of this they-are in-sight of-the throne of-the God, and they-are-serving him of-day and of-night in his sanctuary, and the (one) sitting on the throne will-tabernacle on them.

v16 They-will not still be-hungry neither will-they still thirst, nor the sun might not fall on them nor every burning-heat,

v17 Because the lamb namely-the (one) up midst of-the throne will-shepherd them and he-will-lead them the-way on springs of-waters of-life; and the God will-obliterate every tear out-of their eyes.

 

Again regarding Foxe's Book of Martyrs:  

It seems that a distinction of those earlier Christians along with Christian martyrs that are being killed for that name right now, in our day, is that the Christians don't follow Rabbinical Judaism and replace YHVH Yeshua with "HaShem"....although they often address Jesus as "The LORD". Certainly, all that say they are "Christians" may not be Christians, and certainly some of those that call themselves "Messianic" are indeed at best displaying "messy-antics"......

 

Never-the-Less....

Moreover, in this thing - The Body of Messiah and the Good News of Jesus/Yeshua, we can see a lot of hope, in that Christ died for us....whether Jew or Gentile, we come as we are:

 

1 Corinthians 7:17 Unless as the Lord parted to-each (one), as the God has-called-and-still-calls each (one), thus let-him-be-walking-around.  And thus I-order-for-myself in all the assemblies.

v18 Was anyone called having-been-and-still-circumcised? Let-him not be-pulling-on; was anyone called in uncircumcision?  Let-him not be-being circumcised.

--------------NOTE! Jews are still Jews.  Gentiles are still Gentiles.-------------

v19 The circumcision is not-one-thing, and the uncircumcision is not-one-thing, BUT (a) keeping of-commandments of-God (is).

v20 Each (one) in the calling in-which he-was-called, in this let-him-be-remaining.

v21 Were-you-called (being) (a) slave? Let-it not be-mattering to-you; BUT if you-are-being-able even to-become free, you-use (it) rather.

v22 For the slave having-been-called in Jehovah is (a) freedman of-Jehovah; and likewise the (one) having-been-called (being) free is (a) slave of Messiah.

v23 YOU-were-bought-in-the-market of-(a)-price; YOU-be not becoming slaves of-MEN.

 

v24 Each (one) in which (thing) he-was-called, brothers, in this let-him-be-remaining beside God.

  

Read also around 

As You Were 

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#As_You_Were

 

and  Come As You Are

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John c6

v1 After these-(things) the Jesus went-away across the sea namely-of-the Galilee namely-of-the Tiberias.

v2 And much  crowd was-following him,  because they-were-seeing the signs of-him which he-was-doing upon the (ones) being weak.

v3 But the Jesus went-up into the mountain, and he-was-sitting there with his disciples.

v4 But the passover was near, the feast of-the Jews.

v5 The Jesus therefore having elevated the eyes, and having-beheld that much crowd is-coming to him, he-is-saying to the Philip, From-whence shall-we-buy-in-the-market loaves in-order-that these might-eat?

v6 But  this  he-was-saying trying him, for he himself-had-known-absolutely what he-was-being-about to-be-doing.

v7 Philip answered him, Loaves of-two-hundred denarii are not sufficing for-them in-order-that each of-them might-take some small-amount.

v8 One  out-of  his  disciples  is-saying to-him, Andrew the brother of Simon Peter,

v9 One young-child is here, who is-having five loaves made-of-barley and two dainty-(fish); BUT what (are) these with-reference-to these-many?

v10 But the Jesus said, YOU-make the MEN to-fall-back.  But much grass was in the place: the MEN therefore fell-back, the number about five-thousand.

v11 But the Jesus took the loaves, and having-given-thanks he-distributed to-the disciples, but the disciples to-the (ones) lying-back; likewise also out-of the dainty-(fish) as-much-as they-were-willing.

Note: Grace before meals.

v12 But as they-were-filled-full-within he-is-saying to-his disciples, YOU-gather-together the fragments having-exceeded, in-order-that something might not perish.

v13 They-gathered-together therefore and they-loaded twelve baskets-(on-wheels) of-fragments out-of the five loaves namely-the (ones) made-of-barley which exceeded to-the (ones) having-consumed-food.

v14 The MEN therefore having-seen what sign the Jesus did, were-saying, That this (one) is truly the prophet namely-the (one) coming into the world.

Deuteronomy 18:18  I will raise them up a prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee; and I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.

8:19  And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him.

Note: Jesus had to be Jewish. You have to believe his words.

Cont. John 6:15 Jesus therefore having-come-to-know that they-are-being-about to-be-coming and to be-seizing him, in-order-that they-might-make him king, he-retired again into the mountain himself alone.

v16 And as it became evening his disciples descended upon the sea,

v17 And having-embarked into the vessel they-were-going across the sea into Capernaum.  And it already had-become dark, and the Jesus had not come-nor-was with them,

v18 And-additionally the sea was-being-roused (as a) great (strong) wind (was) blowing.

v19 Having-driven therefore approximately twenty-five or thirty stadiums they-are-observing the Jesus walking-around on the sea, and coming-to-be near the vessel, and they-feared.

They feared because they knew this scripture identified Jesus as YHVH Elohim:

Psalm 89:8 O Jehovah God of hosts, Who is a mighty one, like unto thee, O Jehovah? And thy faithfulness is round about thee.

9 Thou rulest the pride of the sea: When the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.

 

v20 But the (one) is-saying to-them, I myself-am [ἐγώ εἰμι]; YOU-yourselves-be not fearing.

Note: Jesus tells them that he is God – the great I AM, and then tells them to fear not, because he is present.

v21 Then they-were-willing to-take him into the vessel, and immediately the vessel came-to-be upon the land into which they-were-withdrawing.

v22 On-the next-day the crowd namely-the (one) having-stood-and-still-standing across the sea, having-seen that another boat was not there unless that one into which his disciples embarked, and that the Jesus went not in-together with-his disciples into the boat, BUT his disciples only went-away,

v23 But other boats came out-of Tiberias near the place where-in-which they-ate the bread, (after) the Lord (was) having-given-thanks.

v24 When therefore the crowd saw that Jesus is not there nor his disciples, they also themselves embarked into the vessels and came into Capernaum, seeking the Jesus.

v25 And having-found him across the sea, they-said to-him, Rabbi, at-what-time have-you-come-to-be-and-still-are here?

v26 The Jesus answered to-them and said, Amen amen I-am-saying to-YOU, YOU-are-seeking-me not because YOU-saw signs, BUT because YOU-ate out-of the loaves and YOU-were-satisfied.

Note; Physical vs. Spiritual work:

v27 YOU-be not working (for) the eating namely-the (eating) being-destroyed, BUT (for) the eating namely-the (eating) remaining with-reference-to life eternal, which the son of-the MAN will-give to-YOU; for this (one) the God the Father sealed.

v28 They-said therefore to him, What might-we-be-doing, in-order-that we-might-be-working the works of-the God?

 

Cont. John 6:29 The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched.

1 Thessalonians 1:2 We-are-giving-thanks to-the God always concerning YOU all, making mention on our prayers,

v3 Unceasingly having-in-memory of-YOU of-the work of-the trust, and of-the labor of-the charity, and of-the perseverance of-the hope of-our Lord Jesus Messiah in-front of-the God and our Father,

 

Philippians 2:5 YOU-be-having this opinion in YOU which also (is) in Messiah Jesus,

v6 Who existing in form of-God considered not the being equal with-God (a thing for) seizure,

v7 BUT he-emptied himself having-taken form of (a) slave, having-become in similitude of-MEN;

v8 And having-been-found in-figure as MAN he-humbled himself having-become obedient as-far-as death, but death of-(a)-cross.

v9 and on-this-account the God exceedingly-exalted him and bestowed-a-favor to-him the name, namely-the-one above every name,

v10 In-order-that in the name of-Jesus every knee might-bend of-(those)-in-(the)-heavenly and of-(those)-earthly and of-(those)-subterranean,

v11 And every tongue might-acknowledge that Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah with-reference-to glory of-God (the) Father,

Note: This is the vow of the trust.

James 5:15 And the vow of-the trust will-save the (one) being-fatigued, and the Lord will-raise him, and-if he-might-be having-done-and-still-is-doing sins it-will-be-forgiven to-him

 

Understand that Jesus IS YHVH:

John 10:30 I and the father are one.

1 John 3:23 And this is his commandment, in-order-that we-might-trust in-the name of-his son Jesus Messiah and we-might-be-cherishing one-another according-as he-gave commandment to-us.

 

Matthew 10:32  Every (one) therefore, one-who will-confess in me in-front of-the MEN, I-also myself-shall-confess in him in-front of-my Father namely-the (one) in (the) heavens.

v33 But one-who might-deny me in-front of-the MEN, I-also myself-shall-deny him in-front of-my Father namely-the (one) in (the) heavens.

 

6:30 They-said therefore to-him, What sign therefore are You yourself-doing, in-order-that we-might-see and we-might-trust to-you? What are-you-working?

cont. John 6:31 Our Fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, according-as-it-is having-been and-is-still-written, He-gave to-them bread out-of the heaven to-eat.

Exodus 16:4  Then said Jehovah unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a day's portion every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or not.

15  And when the children of Israel saw it, they said one to another, What [מָן mân] is it? For they knew not what it was. And Moses said unto them, It is the bread which Jehovah hath given you to eat.

מָן mân, mawn; from H4100; literally a whatness (so to speak), i.e. manna (so called from the question about it):—manna.

 

Note: the crowd was predominately Jewish. The Jews appear to be making a connection between Jesus and the manna and the prophet, which is good.  Jesus explains that he is the same “I AM” that appeared to Moses.

v32 The Jesus said therefore to-them, Amen amen I-am-saying to-You, Moses has not given-and-still-is-giving to-You the bread out-of the heaven; BUT my Father is-giving to-YOU the bread out-of the heaven namely-the authentic (bread).

Psalm 78:20 Behold, he smote the rock, so that waters gushed out,

And streams overflowed;

Can he give bread also?

Will he provide flesh for his people?

v24 And he rained down manna upon them to eat,

And gave them food from heaven.

 

1 Corinthians 10:4 "And they all drank the same spiritual drink; for they-were-drinking out-of (a) spiritual rock following, but the rock was the Messiah."

 

Cont. John 6:33 For the bread of-the God is the (one) descending out-of the heaven, and giving life to-the world.

v34 They said therefore to him, Lord, always you-give to-us this bread.

v35 But the Jesus said to-them, I myself-am [ἐγώ εἰμι] the bread of-the life:  the (one) coming to me by-no-means might-he-be-hungry, and the (one) trusting with-reference-to me by-no-means might-he-thirst at-any-time.

v36 BUT I-said to-YOU that YOU-have even seen-and-are-still-seeing me and YOU-are not trusting.

v37 All which the Father is-giving to-me will-be-present with me, and the (one) coming to me by-no-means might-I-cast-out without.

v38 Because I-have-descended-and-am-still-descended out-of the heaven, not in-order-that I-might-be-doing the will (namely)-mine, BUT the will of-the (one) having-sent me.

v39 But this is the will of-the Father having-sent me, in-order-that all which he-has-given-and-is-still-giving to-me, I-might not destroy out-of it, BUT I-shall-stand it again in the last day.

Cont. John 6:40 But this is the will of-the (one) having-sent me, in-order-that every (one) the (one) observing the Son and trusting with-reference-to him, might-be-having life eternal, and I myself-shall-stand him again in-the last day.

Note: “the will” = the New Covenant.  Think “will and testament”.

The Jews did not trust that Jesus was the I AM.

v41 The Jews therefore were-murmuring concerning him, because he-said, I myself-am [ἐγώ εἰμι] the bread namely-the (one) having-descended out-of the heaven.

v42 And they-were-saying, Is not this Jesus the son of-Joseph, of-whom we ourselves are-knowing-absolutely the father and the mother?  How there-fore is this (one) saying, That I-have-descended-and-I-am-still-descended out-of the heaven?

v43 The Jesus therefore answered and said to-them, YOU-be not murmuring with one-another.

v44 Not-one is-being-able to-come to me unless the Father, namely-the (one) having-sent me, might-draw [ἑλκύσῃ helkusa, lit. “drag”] him, and I myself-shall-stand him again in-the last day.

Exodus 26:15 And thou shalt make the boards [קֶרֶשׁ  qeresh] for the tabernacle [מִשְׁכָּן  mishkan] of acacia wood, standing up [עָמַד `amad]. 

See Parashah Pekudei

v45 It-is having-been-and-still-written in the prophets, And they-will all be (ones) taught of-the God. Every (one) therefore, the (one) having-heard from the Father and having-learned, is-coming to me:

1 John 2:18 Children it-is last hour, and according-as YOU-heard that antichrist is-coming, even now many antichrists have-come-to-pass-and-still-are; whence we-are-coming-to-know that it is (the) last hour.

v19 They-went-out out-of us, BUT they-were not out-of us; for if they-were out-of us, they-would-have-been-remaining with us; BUT in-order-that they-might-be-manifested that all are not out-of us.
v20 And YOU yourselves are-having (a) consecration from the holy (one) and YOU-are-knowing-absolutely all (persons).
v21 I-wrote to-YOU not because YOU-are not knowing-absolutely
the truth, BUT because YOU-are-knowing it absolutely, and because every lie is not out-of the truth.
v22 Who is
the liar if not the (one) denying that Jesus is the Messiah? The antichrist is this (one), the (one) denying the Father and the son.
v23
Every (one) denying the son neither is-having the Father; the (one) confessing the son also is-having the Father.

 

Cont. John 6:46 Not that anyone has-seen-and-is-still-seeing the Father, unless the (one) being from the God, this (one) has-seen-and-is-still-seeing the Father.

John 4:24 The God (is) spirit, and it-is essential the (ones) worshipping him to-be-worshipping in spirit and truth.

2Corinthians 3:17 But the Lord is the Spirit; but the-place-where the Spirit of-Jehovah (is), there (is) freedom.

 

Cont. John 6:47 Amen amen I-am-saying to-YOU the (one) trusting with-reference-to me is-having life eternal.

v48 I myself-am [ἐγώ εἰμι] the bread of-the life.

Greek: ἐγώ εἰμι ὁ ἄρτος τῆς ζωῆς

 

v49 YOUR fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, and they-died-off.

v50 This is the bread, namely-the (one) descending out-of the heaven, in-order-that anyone might-eat out-of it and he-might not die-off.

v51 I myself-am [ἐγώ εἰμι ] the bread, namely-the living, the (one) having-descended out-of the heaven:  if anyone might-eat out-of this bread he-will-himself-live with-reference-to the age; but also the bread which I myself-shall-give is my flesh, which I myself-shall-give in-behalf-of the life of-the world.

v52 The Jews therefore were-fighting with one-another, saying, How is this (one) being-able to-give to-us the flesh to-eat?

Romans 11:7 What then? What Israel is-seeking-after, this it-attained not, but the choice attained; but the others were-petrified, (thus we know they are not anti-Christ)
 v8 Even-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written: The God gave to-
them (a) spirit of-compunction, eyes not to-be-looking and ears not to-be-hearing, till of-the today day.

v53 The Jesus therefore said to-them, Amen amen I-am-saying to-YOU, Unless YOU-might-eat the flesh of-the son of-the MAN and YOU-might-be-drinking his blood, YOU-are not having-life in yourselves.

v54 The (one) chewing my flesh, and drinking my blood, is-having life eternal, and I myself-shall-stand him again in-the last day;

v55 For my flesh truly is eating, and my blood truly is drinking.

v56 The (one) chewing my flesh and drinking my blood, is-remaining in me, and-I in him.

 

 

So we partake of Passover AND study the Word.

1 Corinthians 11:23 For I myself-took-along from the Lord, what also I-gave-over to-YOU, that the Lord Jesus in the night in-which he-was-being-given-over he-took bread

v24 And having-given-thanks he-broke-(it)-in-pieces and said:  This is my body the (one) in-behalf-of YOU; this YOU-be-doing with-reference-to my remembrance.

v25 In-the-same-way also the cup after tak(ing)-supper, saying: This cup is the new-quality covenant in my blood; this YOU-be-doing as-often-as YOU-might-be-drinking with-reference-to my remembrance (i.e. once a year at Passover).

John 1:1 The Word was in (the) beginning, and the Word was with the God, and the Word was God.

v14 And the Word came-to-be flesh, and he-tabernacled among us, and we-beheld his glory, glory as of-(an) only-begotten from (the) Father full of-favor and truth.

The Word became flesh – we “eat” the Word by studying the bible.

2 Timothy 2:15 You-be-diligent yourself to-stand-along-side approved to-the God, (a) workman unashamed, cutting-straight the word of-the truth.

 Romans 10:17 So the trust (is) out-of hearing, but the hearing (is) through saying of-Messiah. (or 'of-God'? manuscripts vary)

This is what Jesus said about His words:

Mat 24:35 The heaven and the earth will-go-past, but by-no-means might my words go-past.

 

cont. John 6:57 According-as the living Father dispatched me, and-I myself-am-living because-of the Father, also the (one) chewing me, that-one-also will-himself-be-living because-of me.

v58 This is the bread, the (one) having-descended out-of the heaven. Not according-as YOUR fathers ate the manna, and they-died-off: the (one) chewing this  bread he-himself-will-live with-reference-to the age.

v59 These-(things) he-said teaching in (a) synagogue in Capernaum.

v60 Many out-of his disciples therefore having-heard said, This word is hard; who is-being-able to-be-hearing it?

v61 But the Jesus within himself knowing-absolutely that his disciples are-murmuring concerning this, he-said to-them, Is this entrapping YOU?

v62 (What) if therefore YOU-might-be-observing the son of-the MAN ascending where-in-which he-was [the] formerly;

v63 The Spirit is the (one) making-alive, the flesh is not profiting not-one-(thing); the sayings which I myself-am-speaking to-YOU, is spirit and is life;

v64 BUT there-are some out-of YOU who are not trusting. For the Jesus had-known-absolutely out-of (the) beginning who the (ones PLURAL) not trusting are, and who the (one SINGULAR) is, being-about-to-give him over.

v65 And he-was-saying, Because-of this I-have-said-and-still-say to-YOU, that not-one is-being-able to-come to me unless it-might-be having-been-given to-him out-of my Father.

v66 Out-of this, many of-his disciples went-away with-reference-to the-(things) behind, and no-more were-they-walking-around with him.

Note: many disciples went back to the legends – i.e. Rabbinical Judaism

v67 The Jesus said therefore to-the twelve, Are YOU yourselves also willing to-be-withdrawing?

Note: Jesus includes Judas.

v68 Simon Peter therefore answered to-him, Lord, to whom shall-we-go-away? You-are-having sayings of-life eternal;

v69 And we ourselves-have-trusted-and-still-trust and we-have-come-to-know-and-still-know that you yourself-are the Messiah the son of-the God, namely-the (one) living.

Cont. John 6:70 The Jesus answered to-them, Chose I not for-myself YOU the twelve, and out-of YOU one is (a) slanderer?

v71 But he-was-saying (of) the Judas Iscariot of-Simon, for this (one) was-being-about to-be-giving him over, being one out-of the twelve.

 

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Mar 2-22, 2014; Apr 17-18, 2015, Apr 1-2, 2016; April 21-22, 2017; April 13-14, 2018; Mar 29-30, 2019; Apr 17-18, 2020

Parashat Shemini - שְּׁמִינִי

"eighth"
Torah portion:
Leviticus 9:1 - 11:47

Haftarah portion:

2 Samuel 6:1-7:17
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Hebrews 8:1-6
We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so.

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From Digression 4 - Afikomen (Haggadah -for Christians):

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Passover\haggadah-digressions\4th-digression.htm

 

The concept of a Trinity is an ancient Jewish teaching:

From the Soncino Zohar, vol III pp134 43b:

"Hear, 0 Israel, YHVH  Eloheinu YHVH is one.  These three are one. How can the three Names be one? Only through the perception of faith: in the vision of the Holy Spirit, in the beholding of the hidden eye alone! The mystery of the audible voice is similar to this, for though it is one yet it consists of three elements-fire, air and water, which have, however, become one in the mystery of the voice. Even so it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by YHVH Eloheinu YHVH - three modes which yet form one unity. This is the significance of the voice which man produces in the act of unification, when his intent is to unify all, from the Infinite (Ein Sof) to the end of creation. This is the daily unification, the secret of which has been revealed in the holy spirit" 

 

Note that Jesus taught the "Shema"

:

Deuteronomy 6:4    Hear, O Israel: Jehovah our God is one Jehovah: 

שְׁמַע ~יִשְׂרָאֵל ~ יהוה ~ אֱלֹהֵינוּ~ יהוה ~אֶחָֽד׃

Eh-chad         Yah-weh        Elo-hay-nu           Yah-weh             Yis-ra-el             Sh'ma   

is-one          Jehovah             our-God               Jehovah                 Israel               Hear     

 

Mark 12:29 But the Jesus answered him, That first-of-all of-the commandments, (is) you-be-hearing, Israel, Jehovah our God Jehovah is one.

Hebrews 13:8 "Jesus Messiah the same yesterday and today and with-reference-to the ages."

John 1:1 The Word was in (the) beginning, and the Word was with the God, and the Word was God.
v2
This (one) was in (the) beginning with the God.
v3
All-(things) came-to-be through him, and separate-from him but-not one-(thing) came-to-be which has-come-to-be-and-still-is.

 

Certainly Jesus understood the unity within the Shema,  as when He, as the Word of YHVH, spoke thus:

Isaiah 48:16  "Come ye near unto me hear ye this; from the beginning I have not spoken in secret; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord Jehovah hath sent me, and his Spirit."

 

"me", "I" = YHVH - God the Son, the Word

"Lord Jehovah =   אדני יהוה   Adonai YHVH - God the Father

"his Spirit - God the Holy Spirit

Three personalities of ONE unified - echad- Godhead,  not three separate persons.

 

Psalm 46:10 ASV Be still, and know that I am God אלהים: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. 

11 Jehovah יהוה  of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah 

 

 

 

Now, the replacement of "YHVH" with "HaShem" is a Rabbinical doctrine.  It seems that most Messianics will claim that Yeshua taught his disciples to keep the written law, but not the Rabbinical traditions.  Yet often Messianics adhere to the Rabbinical YHVH replacement theology.  ?

 

I don't see any Godly logic in this thinking that Yeshua, The Word, paraphrased Himself by using "Hashem" for His name, "YHVH" when he taught the sh'mah (Deut.6:4) at Mark 12:29.

 

 

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HaShem = "the name"

 Shem - "name" 

YHVH = Yahovah

 

 

2 Samuel 6:2 And David arose,

and went with all the people that were with him,

from Baale-judah,

to bring up from thence the ark of God (האלהים),

which is called by the Name (שֵׁם  shem),

even the name (שֵׁם  shem)  of Jehovah (יְהוָה)  of hosts (צְבָאֹות) that sitteth above the cherubim.

 

וַיָּקָם וַיֵּלֶךְ דָּוִד וְכָל־הָעָם אֲשֶׁר אִתֹּו מִֽבַּעֲלֵי יְהוּדָה לְהַעֲלֹות מִשָּׁם אֵת אֲרֹון הָאֱלֹהִים אֲשֶׁר־נִקְרָא שֵׁם שֵׁם יְהוָה צְבָאֹות יֹשֵׁב הַכְּרֻבִים עָלָֽיו׃

 

If you maintain the use of "HaShem" to replace "YHVH" consistently, this would read: "...the ark of God, which is called by the name, even the name, the name, of hosts...".  That is, you don't make any sense of the name of God, YHVH.

 

Thinking on this....not seeing an article (a or the) before shem.

..."the ark of God which is called name, name of YHVH of hosts, that sits above the cheribim."

Is it YHVH or the Name YHVH that sits above the cheribim?  That is, is it YHVH the Son, or His Name?  What is higher than the Ark?  The Name above all Names. Our Propitiatory.

 

Nadab and Abihu were "next in line" to Moses and Aaron.  In sincerity, they brought  a sacrifice to YHVH, but they brought it "out of line", and thus it was with "strange" incense.  God destroyed them on the spot.

 

There is no more blood sacrifice for sin (Heb.10:26-29).

Hebrews 10:4 For (it-is) impossible (for) blood of-bulls and he-goats to-be-removing sins.

 

AS this is spiritual,

Isaiah 1:3   Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting. 

4   Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth: they are a trouble unto me; I am weary to bear them. 

 

Then it follows, literally, that so too the following is spiritual:

 Isaiah 1:26   And I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counsellors as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called, The city of righteousness, the faithful city. 

 

..............because................Sacrifice and Offering YOU willed NOT...

 

Hebrews 10:5 On-this-account coming-in into the world he-is-saying: You-willed not sacrifice and offering, but you-yourself-rendered (a) body thoroughly-fit for-me;

 

Psalm 40:6   Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required

7   Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me, 

8   I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart

9   I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest. 

10   I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation. 

 

A BODY PREPARED  (JUMP TO GRAPHIC OF "A BODY PREPARED") 

 www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#A_Body_Prepared#A_Body_Prepared

 

Hebrews 10:6 You-thought not well (of) total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin.

v7 Then I-said:  Behold I-am-present, in (the) heading of-(a)-little-book it-has-been-written-and-is-still-written concerning me, to-do, the God, your will.

v8 More-above saying that sacrifice and offering and total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin you-willed not, nor you-thought-well (of), they-which are-being-offered according-to the law,

v9 Then he-has-said-and-is-still-saying:  Behold I-am-present to-do, the God, your will.  He-is-carrying-off the first in-order-that the second might-stand;

v10 In which will we-are having-been-made-holy-and-are-still-holy through the offering all-at-once of-the body of-the Messiah Jesus.

 

 

Our "offering" is our prayer, which scripture equates to "incense before the Lord" (Ps.141:2).

Revelation 5:8 And when he-took the little-book, the four living-creatures and the twenty four elders fell in-sight of-the lamb, each having (a) kithara and pans made-of-gold being-loaded of-incenses which are the prayers of-the holy (ones).

 

 

Revelation 8:2 And I-saw the seven angels the (ones) having-stood-and-still-standing in-sight of-the God, and seven trumpets were-given to-them.

v3 And another angel came and he-was-stood on the altar holding (a) censer-for-frankincense made-of-gold, and much incenses was-given to-him, in-order-that he-might-give (them) for-the prayers of-all the holy-ones, upon the altar, namely-the (one) made-of-gold, namely-the (one) in-sight of-the throne.

v4 And the smoke of-the incenses ascended for-the prayers of-the holy-ones out-of (the) hand of-the angel in-sight of-the God.

v5 And the angel has-taken-and-still-is-having the censer, and he-loaded it out-of the fire of-the altar and he-cast into the earth; and there-came-to-pass-for-themselves thunders and voices and lightnings and (an) earthquake.

 

If we are addressing YHVH as "HaShem", or any other name, because we "revere" YHVH too much to take a chance on saying his name incorrectly, then in reality, we are relying on our works and not trusting in Him, and are in fact offering our prayer with "strange fire".  And, conversely, this applies if you place yourself above others by claiming to use the "correct" pronunciation of the Tetragrammaton, e.g. "Yahweh", "Yahovah".  And as Jesus is Jehovah, this also applies to his name – Jesus/Yeshua – the name above all names:

Philippians 2:9 "and on-this-account the God exceedingly-exalted him and bestowed-a-favor to-him the name, namely-the-one above every name,

v10 In-order-that in the name of-Jesus every knee might-bend of-(those)-in-(the)-heavenly and of-(those)-earthly and of-(those)-subterranean,

v11 And every tongue might-acknowledge that Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah with-reference-to glory of-God (the) Father,

*

Ephesians 2:19 So therefore YOU-are no-more strangers and dwellers-abroad, BUT YOU-are fellow-citizens of-the holy-places and of-(the)-household of-the God,
v20 Having-been-built-up on the foundation of-the apostles and prophets, Messiah Jesus being chief-corner of-it,
v21 In whom all building-up being-fitted-together is
-growing into (a) holy sanctuary in Jehovah,
v22
in whom YOU yourselves also are-being-built-together into (a) residence of-the God in spirit.
 

So: Torah Portion:  "for the anointing oil of Jehovah is upon you."  - Leviticus 10:7b. 

 

1.  First, Moses anointed the tabernacle and all that was in it:

Leviticus 8:10 And Moses took the anointing (הַמִּשְׁחָה) oil (מֹשֶׁה אֶת־שֶׁמֶן), and anointed (וַיִּמְשַׁח) the tabernacle (אֶת־הַמִּשְׁכָּן) and all that was therein, and sanctified (וַיְקַדֵּשׁ) them (אֹתָֽם)

11 And he sprinkled thereof upon the altar seven times, and anointed (וַיִּמְשַׁח) the altar and all its vessels, and the laver and its base, to sanctify them. 

((?) is the anointing of the altar in vs11 the same or different from the anointing in vs10?)

 

2.  Aaron was anointed on his head with the anointing oil, to sanctify him;

12 And he poured of the anointing  (הַמִּשְׁחָה) oil (מִשֶּׁמֶן) upon Aaron's head, and anointed (וַיִּמְשַׁח) him, to sanctify (לקדשו) him (אֹתֹו)

 

3.  Next Aaron and his sons were consecrated with the blood of the ram of consecration; it was placed on the right ear, thumb and great toe of each.

Leviticus 8:22 And he presented the other ram, the ram (אֵיל) of consecration (הַמִּלֻּאִים ha-mil·lü'-eem - plural): and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the ram. 

23 And he slew it; and Moses took of the blood thereof, and put it upon the tip of Aaron's right ear, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot. 

24 And he brought Aaron's sons; and Moses put of the blood upon the tip of their right ear, and upon the thumb of their right hand, and upon the great toe of their right foot: and Moses sprinkled the blood upon the altar round about. 

 

4.   Finally, a mixture of the anointing oil and the blood "which was upon the altar" - that is, "altered" blood - was sprinkled on Aaron and his sons and their garments.  

This mix sanctified them, or better, God sanctified them through the blood and oil.

Leviticus 8:30 And Moses took of the anointing oil, and of the blood which was upon the altar, and sprinkled it upon Aaron, upon his garments, and upon his sons, and upon his sons' garments with him, and sanctified Aaron, his garments, and his sons, and his sons' garments with him.

Note that the blood that was upon the alter was from two different sacrifices:

 Leviticus 8:14 And he brought the bullock of the sin-offering: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the bullock of the sin-offering. 

15 And he slew it; and Moses took the blood, and put it upon the horns of the altar round about with his finger, and purified the altar, and poured out the blood at the base of the altar, and sanctified it, to make atonement for it. 

16 And he took all the fat that was upon the inwards, and the caul of the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat; and Moses burned it upon the altar. 

17 But the bullock, and its skin, and its flesh, and its dung, he burnt with fire without the camp; as Jehovah commanded Moses. 

18 And he presented the ram of the burnt-offering: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the ram. 

19 And he killed it; and Moses sprinkled the blood upon the altar round about. 

 

It seems that as the blood makes atonement for the altar, and makes the alter holy, then anything from the altar is "altered" and is itself holy.  Thus blood from the altar purifies things that are not themselves on the alter.  Note the parallel to the Blood of the Lamb of God, Yeshua and when sprinkled on our hearts, cleans us, yet we are not physically on the altar. The Lives of the soul is in the blood:

Leviticus 17:11 "For the life  (נֶפֶשׁ - nephesh ) of the flesh (הַבָּשָׂר) is in the blood; and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls (על־נפשתיכם): for it is the blood that maketh atonement by reason of the life (בנפש)."

נֶפֶשׁ - nephesh - "soul". So rather:

"For the soul of the flesh is in the blood"  and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh atonement by reason of the soul."

 

Note the similarity, and differences, between the Levitical sanctification vs. justification of the New Testament saints in sight of the throne; All N.T. Believers are in sight of the throne because their sins are washed away in the blood of the Lamb, Yeshua:

 

Revelation 7:13 And one out-of the elders answered saying to-me:  These, the (ones) having-been-and-still-cast-around (with) the stolees namely-the white (ones), who are-they and from-whence came-they?

v14 And I-have-said-and-still-say to him: My lord, you yourself know-absolutely. And he said to-me: These are the (ones) coming out-of the tribulation, namely-the great (one), and they-washed their stolees and they-whitened them in the blood of-the lamb,

v15 Because-of this they-are in-sight of-the throne of-the God, and they-are-serving him of-day and of-night in his sanctuary, and the (one) sitting on the throne will-tabernacle on them.

Note these are in sight of the throne of the God, and have come through the veil/flesh of Yeshua:

John 14:6 "The Jesus is-saying to-him, I myself-am the way and the truth and the life.  No-one is-coming to the Father unless through me."

Hebrews 10:19 Having therefore brothers, boldness-of-speech with-reference-to the entering-in of-the holy-ones in the blood of-Jesus,

v20 Which (entering-in) he-dedicated for-us (a) way recently-slain and living, through the veil, this is his flesh,

 

Back at the Torah Portion...

Part or all of this consecration process was repeated seven times in seven days.  On the eighth day, Aaron and his sons began performing their priestly duties "on their own", under their mediator's watch.

Leviticus 9:1 And it came to pass on the eighth (הַשְּׁמִינִי) day, that Moses called Aaron and his sons, and the elders of Israel; 

2 and he said unto Aaron, Take thee a calf of the herd for a sin-offering, and a ram for a burnt-offering, without blemish, and offer them before Jehovah.             

 Both water and blood were shed by Jesus on the cross:

John 19:34 BUT one of-the soldiers with-a-spear stabbed his side, and directly came-out blood and water.

 

1 John 5:5 Who is the (one) having-victory-over the world if not the (one) trusting that Jesus is the son of-the God?

v6 This is the (one) having-come through water and blood, Jesus Messiah; not in the water only, BUT in the water and in the blood; and the Spirit is the (thing) bearing-witness, because the Spirit is the truth.

v7 Because the (ones) bearing-witness are three,

v8 The Spirit and the water and the blood, and the three are in-reference-to the one.

v9 If we-are-taking the witness of-the MEN, the witness of-the God is greater, because this is the witness of-the God, that he-has-borne-witness-and-still-is-bearing-witness concerning his son.

v10 The (one) trusting with-reference-to the son of-the God is-having the witness in him. The (one) not trusting in-the God has-made-and-still-is-making him (a) liar, because he-has not and-still-is not trusting with-reference-to the witness which the God has-borne-witness-and-still-is-bearing-witness concerning his son.

v11 And this is the witness, that the God gave eternal life to-us, and this life is in his son.

v12 The (one) having the son is-having the life; the (one) not having the son of-the God is not having the life.

v13 These-things I-wrote to-YOU in-order-that YOU-might-know-absolutely that YOU-are-having eternal life, to-the (ones) trusting with-reference-to the name of-the son of-the God.

 

Thus we use a mix of water and wine in the third cup of Passover.

 

New Testament/Covenant believers *:

*Are "sprinkled with clean water"

Isaiah 52:15 so shall he sprinkle many nations; kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they understand.

 Hebrews 10:22 Let-us-be-going-to (God) with (an) authentic heart in certainty of-trust, (having) the hearts having-been-sprinkled-and-still-sprinkled from (an) evil conscience and (having) the body having-been-and-still-bathed with-clean water;

 

*Are washed by the Holy Spirit:

John 1:32 And John bore-witness saying that I-have-beheld the Spirit descending as-if (a) dove out-of heaven, and it-remained upon him.
v33 And-I myself-had not been-knowing him absolutely; BUT the-(one) having-sent me to-be-baptizing in water, that-(one) said to-me, Upon whom you-might-see the Spirit descending and remaining upon him, this-(one) is the-(one) baptizing in (the) Holy Spirit.

 

*  Are washed  in the blood of the Lamb:

Revelation 17:13-15 above

 

*Trust that their sins are forgiven on account of the Blood of Jesus, which is symbolically represented in the third cup of the Passover Seder:

Matthew 26:27 And having-taken the cup, and having-given-thanks, he-gave to-them, saying, YOU all drink out-of it

v28 For this is my blood, namely-the (blood) of-the new-quality covenant, namely-the (blood) being-poured-out concerning many with-reference-to forgiveness of-sins.

 

*Are priests to the most High God:

 Revelation 1:4 John to-the seven assemblies namely-the-ones in the Asia: Favor to-YOU and peace from the (one) being and the (one who) was and the (one) coming, and from the seven spirits which (are) in-sight of his throne,

v5 And from Jesus Messiah, the trustworthy witness, the first-born of-the dead(s) and the ruler of-the kings of-the earth. To-the (one) cherishing us and having-loosed us out-of our sins in his blood,

v6 And he-made us (a) kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to-him the glory and the might with-reference-to the ages of-the ages: Amen.

 

*Serve at an altar where Levitical priests can not eat:

Hebrews 13:10  "We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat."

 

*Have no more sacrifice after the sacrifice of Yeshua is received:

Hebrews 10:26 For of our sinning voluntarily after (we) took the thorough-knowledge of-the truth, no-more (a) sacrifice concerning sins is-being-left-behind,

v27 But certain fearful long-waiting-for of-judgement and zeal of-future fire to-be-eating the (ones) set-over-against.

v28 Some-one having-disregarded (a) law of-Moses, upon two or three witnesses if-dying-off separate-from pities;

v29 To-how-much of-worse vengeance are-YOU-thinking will-he-be-thought worthy, the (one) having-trodden-down the Son of-the God and having-considered the blood of-the covenant, in which he-was-made-holy, common, and having-insulted-within the Spirit of-the favor?

 

*Are the Sanctuary (NAOS) of the God:

1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling in YOU?"

 

*Are the Holy Ones of the authentic Tabernacle, and are ministered to by their High Priest Jesus Messiah:

Hebrews 8:1 But (a) sum on the (things) being-said; we-are having (a) chief-priest such-as-this, who sat in right (hand) of-the throne of-the greatness in the heavens,

v2 (A) Public-minister of-the holy-(ones) and of-the tabernacle, namely the authentic, which the Lord fastened, not MAN.

* Are fellow citizens of the Holy places AND the Tabernacle of the God,

*Are growing into a holy sanctuary in Jehovah,

*Spiritually, are built into a residence of the God:

Ephesians 2:19 So therefore YOU-are no-more strangers and dwellers-abroad, BUT YOU-are fellow-citizens of-the holy-places and of-(the)-household of-the God,

v20 Having-been-built-up on the foundation of-the apostles and prophets, Messiah Jesus being chief-corner of-it,

v21 In whom all building-up being-fitted-together is-growing into (a) holy sanctuary in Jehovah,

v22 in whom YOU yourselves also are-being-built-together into (a) residence of-the God in spirit.

 

The N.T. assembly was represented by the boards of the Tabernacle of the wilderness, which Tabernacle was a picture of Messiah's body. (1 Cor.3:16 and see The Law Prophesied, by R.H. Mount, pp118-130)

http://thewildernesstabernacleofwitness.com/bookthelawprophesied.html

 See again: A Body Prepared images

 

Perhaps the N.T. priests parallel this in the eighth day - that is, we really "hit our stride" after the Millennial reign of Jesus.  Now, at this time, the N.T. assembly is even "echad" with Messiah:

 Ephesians 5:30 Because we-are members of his body.

v31 Instead-of this (a) MAN shall-leave-behind the father and the mother and he-shall-be-very-united to his wife and the two shall-be with-reference-to flesh, one.

v32 This mystery is great, but I-myself am-saying with-reference-to Messiah and with-reference-to the assembly

 

Note that this aligns with the biblical record in Genesis, where Eve was created a wife and was never a bride.

*Christians are created/made into one new man to stand alongside the bridegroom:

Ephesians 2:13 "But at-this-instant in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] Messiah Jesus YOU, the (ones) at-one-time being far (away), YOU-became near in the blood of-the Messiah.

v14 For he himself is our peace, the (one) having-made the both (places) [Holy place & Holy of Holies] one even having-broken-down the midst-wall of-the fencing-in, the enmity, in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] his flesh [Hebrews 10:19-20 that veil was his flesh]

v15 Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] decrees [i.e. the decrees of Jesus], in-order-that he-might-create the two [Jew and Gentile] in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] himself with-reference-to [εἰς eis] one new (quality) MAN making peace,"

 

2 Corinthians 11:2 For I-am-being-jealous-(of) YOU with-a-jealousy of-God, for I-myself-joined YOU to-one man to-stand-alongside (a) pure virgin for-the Messiah;

v3 But I-am-fearing lest by-any-means as the serpent deluded Eve in his craftiness, thus YOUR thoughts might-be-corrupted from the simplicity and the pureness (namely-that) with-reference-to Messiah.

  Don't lose these verses! 

John 3:29   The (one) having the bride is bridegroom; but the friend of-the bridegroom, the (one) having-stood-and-still-standing and hearing of-him, he-is-rejoicing with-joy because-of the voice of-the bridegroom, this therefore the joy namely-mine is-having-been-and-is-still fulfilled.

Thus the New Testament assembly is not the "bride" of Christ.  Israel is the bride of Messiah, while the N.T. assembly is already the body of Messiah.  The hand or foot cannot marry the head! Christ is the head!  REMEMBER, IT'S A GREAT MYSTERY! 

 

Israel will also be sprinkled with clean water, at the compete finish of the age, when all of Jeremiah 31 and Hebrews 8 are completely fulfilled:

Ezekiel  36:23 And I will sanctify my great name (i.e. the name above all names, YHVH Yeshua. Philippians 2:9), which hath been profaned among the nations, which ye have profaned in the midst of them; and the nations shall know that I am Jehovah, saith the Lord Jehovah, when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes.
 24 For I will take
you from among the nations, and gather you out of all the countries, and will bring you into your own land.
 25 And
I will sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.
 26
A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you; and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh.
 27 And
I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep mine ordinances, and do them.
 28 And
ye shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; and ye shall be my people, and I will be your God.

This has not been fulfilled yet, although we see the beginning of fulfillment in Israel today.

And so all Israel shall be saved. 

Romans 11:26 And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written: The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob. (c.f. Isa.59.20)
v27
And this (is) the covenant from me to-them, at-the-time-that I-might-remove-for-myself their sins.
v28 On-the-one-hand
enemies according-to the good-news because-of YOU, on-the-other-hand cherished (ones) according-to the choice because-of the fathers;
v29 For
the bestowed-favors and the calling of-the God (are) (both) unregrettable.
v30 For as-altogether
YOU yourselves at-one-time disobeyed the God, but now YOU-had-mercy-bestowed in-the disobedience of-these.
v31 Thus
these also now disobeyed in-order-that by your mercy they themselves also might now have-mercy-bestowed.
v32 For the God shut-together all the (ones) with-reference-to
disobedience in-order-that he-might-have-mercy (on) all the (ones).
v33 O depth of-God's riches and wisdom and knowledge; as unsearchable his sentences and untraceable his ways.
v34 For who came-to-know (the) mind of Jehovah? Or who became his fellow-counselor?
v35 Or who gave-before to-him, and it-will-be-repaid to-him?
v36 Because out-of him and through him and with-reference-to him (are) the all-things; to-him (be) the glory with-reference-to the ages:

Amen.

 

Note the beast of Revelation 13 blasphemes God, his name, and his tabernacle and those tabernacling in heaven:

Revelation 13:6 And it-opened its mouth with-reference-to blasphemies toward the God, to-blaspheme his name and his tabernacle and the (ones) tabernacling in the heaven.

v7 And it-was-given to-it to-make war with the holy-ones and to-have-victory-over them, and authority was-given to-it over every tribe and people and language and nation.

 

Therefore,  IN SUMMARY: As New Covenant Believers the NAOS/SANCTUARY of the God is in us.  We are holy because YHVH is holy. We should not play vain games with his name.  His name is not "HaShem", but rather YHVH.  No one knows the exact pronunciation; "Yahweh" and "Yahovah" are probably close.  "HaShem" is not his name.  In any case, we are not made holier by pronouncing the Tetragrammaton in a certain way, but by trying the best we can (Yahweh, Yahovah, etc) we keep better track of who Jesus/Yeshua is.  Yeshua is YHVH.  Isaiah 12:2-3, YHVH has become our Yeshuah!  Praise Yah!

 

 

Shalom to the ones far (Gentiles) and the ones near (Jews):

See also As You Were

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#As_You_Were

 

 

Ephesians 2:8 For by-the favor YOU-are having-been-and-still-are-saved through trust; and this not out-of YOU, of-God the gift;

v9 Not out-of works, in-order-that some-one might not boast.

v10 For of-him we-are (a) thing-made having-been-created in Messiah Jesus on good works, to-which the God prepared-before (us?)  in-order-that we-might-walk-around in them.

-"on" = on the works of Messiah - not "out of your own works" as per vs9

v11 On-this-account YOU-be-having-in-memory that at-one-time YOU the Gentiles in flesh, the (ones) being-said (to be) uncircumcision by the (one) being-said (to be) circumcision in flesh made-by-hand,

v12 That YOU-were in that season separate-from Messiah, having-been-and-still-alienated of-the citizenship of-the Israeli and strangers of-the covenants of-the promise, not having hope and (ones) without God in the world.

This is the now:

v13 But at-this-instant in Messiah Jesus YOU, the (ones) at-one-time being far (away), YOU-became near in the blood of-the Messiah.

v14 For he himself is our peace, the (one) having-made the both (places) one even having-broken-down the midst-wall of-the fencing-in, the enmity, in his flesh

-both places = the holy place and the holy of holies

v15 Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments in decrees, in-order-that he-might-create the two in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,

"the two" - Jew and Gentile

v16 And he-might-reconcile-in-full the both (Jews and Gentiles) in one body to-the God through the cross, having-killed the enmity in it;

 

v17 And having-come he-himself-brought-good-news, peace to-YOU to-the (ones) far and peace to-the (ones) near;

 

"the ones far" = gentiles, "the ones near" = Jews

v18 Because through him we-are-having the leading-near, the both in one Spirit to the Father.

v19 So therefore YOU-are no-more strangers and dwellers-abroad, BUT YOU-are fellow-citizens of-the holy-places and of-(the)-household of-the God,

(?) "strangers" = gentiles, "dwellers-abroad" = Jews (?)

v20 Having-been-built-up on the foundation of-the apostles and prophets, Messiah Jesus being chief-corner of-it,

-Romans 9:31-32 - Jesus is also the stone of stumbling

v21 In whom all building-up being-fitted-together is-growing into (a) holy sanctuary in Jehovah,

v22 in whom YOU yourselves also are-being-built-together into (a) residence of-the God in spirit.

 

 

Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem:

Psalm 141:1 A Psalm of David. Jehovah, I have called upon thee; make haste unto me: Give ear unto my voice, when I call unto thee. 

2 Let my prayer be set forth as incense before thee; The lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. 

3 Set a watch, O Jehovah, before my mouth; Keep the door of my lips. 

4 Incline not my heart to any evil thing, To practise deeds of wickedness With men that work iniquity: And let me not eat of their dainties. 

5 Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindness; And let him reprove me, it shall be as oil upon the head; Let not my head refuse it: For even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue.

 

 

 

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Going Over. And Over.  And Over....

Again, as last week, for Hebrew ch.8, Jump to I Love Hebrews (vs. the killing letter)

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#I_love_Hebrews!

 

Hebrews 8:1 But (a) sum on the (things) being-said; we-are having (a) chief-priest such-as-this, who sat in right (hand) of-the throne of-the greatness in the heavens,

v2 (A) Public-minister of-the holy-(ones) and of-the tabernacle, namely the authentic, which the Lord fastened, not MAN.

v3 For every chief-priest is-being-established with-reference-to (his) to-be-offering both gifts and sacrifices; whence necessary this (chief-priest) also be-having something he-might-offer.

v4 If therefore on-the-one-hand he-was on earth, but he-was not (a) priest, (there) being the (ones). offering the gifts according-to the law [νόμον];

v5 They-who are-serving (a) copy and (a) shadow of-the (things) in-(the)-heavenlies, according-as Moses was-and-still-is-divinely-informed of-future (things) to-be-accomplishing the tabernacle; for, you-be-seeing, he-is-stating, you-will-make all-(things) according-to the pattern namely-the (one) having-been-pointed-to for-you in the mountain;

v6 Now on-the-other hand he-has-reached-and-still-has (a) more-diverse public-ministry, by-as-much-as he-is also mediator of-a-better COVENANT, one-which has-been-given-a-law [νενομοθέτηται] on better promises.

NOTE!  The New Covenant has a law – i.e. instruction/Torah.

v7 For if that first (covenant) was faultless, (a) place was not being-sought of-a-second.

[Hebrews ch8 here quotes Jeremiah ch31, which I'll include:]

Hebrews 8:8 For finding-fault with-them he-is-saying: Behold days are-coming, Jehovah is saying, and I-shall-finish-completely upon the household of-Israel and upon the household of-Judah (a) new-quality COVENANT,

Jeremiah 31:31 Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will make a new COVENANT with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah

 

Heb 8:9 Not according-to the covenant which I-made to-their fathers in (a) day of-my having-taken-hold of-their hand to-lead them out-of (the) land of-Egypt, because they themselves remained not in my COVENANT, and I myself neglected of-them, Jehovah is-saying.

Jer 31:32 not according to the COVENANT that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my COVENANT they brake, although I was a husband unto them, saith Jehovah. 

 

Heb 8:10 Because this (is) the COVENANT which I-shall-myself-COVENANT to-the household of-Israel after those days, Jehovah is-saying, giving my laws [νόμους i.e. the New Covenant Torah] into their intellect, and I-shall-inscribe them on their hearts, and I-shall-be to-them with-reference-to God and they themselves will-be to-me with-reference-to (a) people.

Jer 31:33 But this is the COVENANT that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith Jehovah: I will put my law [תורתי – torah – i.e. the New Covenant Torah]  in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people

 

Heb 8:11 And they-might not teach each (one) his citizen and each (one) his brother, saying: You-come-to-know the Lord, because they-will all know me absolutely from little till great of-them.

Heb 8:12 Because I-shall-be propitious [ἵλεως  -G2436- hileōs] to their unrighteousnesses, and of their sins I (by no means) might-be still mindful.

Jer 31:34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive  [סָלַח  -H5545-salach,  LXX: ιλεως] their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more. 

Heb 8:13 In saying new-quality he-has-made the first (covenant) old-and-it-is-still-old; but the (thing) being-made-old and growing-aged (is) near of-vanishing.

Likewise, again, distinguish between the holy and the common, the clean and the unclean:

Leviticus 10:10 "and that ye may make a distinction between the holy and the common, and between the unclean and the clean;

 

Romans 8:2 "For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death."

 

Leviticus 17:11 "For the life  (נֶפֶשׁ - nephesh ) of the flesh (הַבָּשָׂר) is in the blood; and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls (על־נפשתיכם): for it is the blood that maketh atonement by reason of the life (בנפש)."

נֶפֶשׁ - nephesh - "soul".

"For the soul of the flesh is in the blood"  and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh atonement by reason of the soul."

“I have given” – past tense. When?

 

Genesis 3:21 And Jehovah God made for Adam and for his wife coats of skins skin [עוֹר `owr - singular], and clothed them.
 
The sacrifice that provided the blood covering (the skin) is the Lamb slain from the casting down of a world.  This was a type or shadow of the sacrifice of Yeshua/Jesus:
 

John 1:29 On-the next-day the John is-looking-at the Jesus coming toward him, and he-is-saying, Note the lamb-sacrifice of-the God, the (one) removing the sin of-the world.

John 1:35 On-the  next-day again  the John had-been-standing and two of-his disciples.

v36 And having-looked-upon the Jesus walking-around, he-is-saying, Note the lamb-sacrifice of-the God.


 

Leviticus 17:11  "For the soul of the flesh is in the blood; and I have given  (YHVH gave - past tense) it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls for it is the blood that maketh atonement by reason of the soul."

When was this sacrifice given? In the Garden of Eden at Adam & Eve’s fall of MAN.

 

The zeal of YHVH of Hosts does this:
 Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

 

A child is born AND a son is given.

John 3:16 For thus the God cherished the world so-that he-gave his son, namely-the only-begotten, in-order-that every-(one) the (one) trusting with-reference-to him might not perish, BUT he-might-be-having life eternal.
v17 For the God dispatched not his son into the world in-order-that he-might-be-judging the world, BUT in-order-that the world might-be-saved through him.

 

1 Corinthians 5:7b "For even our passover was-sacrificed, Messiah."


Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.

 

Revelation 13:8 And all the (ones) residing on the earth will-worship him, of-whom his name has not been-and-is-still-written in the little-book of-the life of-the lamb, namely-of-the (one) having-been-and-still-slain from casting-down of-(a)-world.

 

 

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Back at the Torah Portion:

Leviticus ch 11 lays out the Mosaic law for kosher foods.

 

A wonderful thing happened:

Acts 10:11 And he-is-observing the heaven having-been-and-still-opened and (a) certain article descending as (a) great linen-cloth being-lowered upon the earth by-four beginnings,

v12  In which was-existing all the four-footed (things) and reptiles of-the earth and flying (things) of-the heaven. (note this would include pigs and other non-kosher critters)
v13 And (a) voice came-to-pass to him: Having-stood-up, Peter,
you-sacrifice and you-eat.
v14 But the Peter said: Nowise, Lord, because I never ate every-(thing) common and unclean.
v15 And again (a) voice out-of (a) second (one?) to him: What
things the God cleansed you yourself-be not defiling.
v16 But this-(thing) came-to-pass thrice over, and directly the article was-taken-up into the heaven.


What Peter saw appeared (by Law) as unclean to him.  God said otherwise.  It is wonderful that in Rev.21:24,26 Gentiles are highlighted as participants in the new heaven and new earth. The analogy from God is that He has cleaned Gentile believers in the blood of the Lamb, Yeshua.

 Remain steadfast in His Trust, so that "What things the God cleansed you yourself-be not defiling."

 

 

 

 

 

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@ Havdalah

The Fruit of the Vine.

Each Havdalah -"separation" - the Kiddush blessing is said over a cup of wine:

 Baruch Atah YHVH Elohenu Melech Ha-olam Boh-Ray P'ree Hagafen.
Blessed are You, Yahweh our God, Ruler of the universe, who creates the fruit of the vine.

 

John 15:5  "I myself-am the vine, YOU the branches. The (one) remaining in me, and-I in him, this (one) is-bringing much fruit; because separate-from me YOU-are not being-able to-be-doing anything."

 

1 Corinthians 15:20 But at-this-instant Messiah has-been-and-still-is-raised out-of dead (ones), firstfruit of-the (ones) having-fallen-asleep-and-still-asleep:
v21 For since-indeed the death (is) through MAN, also
through MAN (a) resurrection of-dead (ones).
v22 For as-altogether in the Adam all are-dying-off, thus also
in the Messiah all will-be-made-alive.
v23 But each (one) in (his) own assignment:
firstfruit Messiah, thereafter the (ones) of-the Messiah in his presence,

 

We are a new creation (fruit) in Messiah. We "Bless" the Messiah, and partake of that blessing as members of His body.

Ephesians 5:30 Because we-are members of his body.
v31 Instead-of this (a) MAN shall-leave-behind the father and the mother and he-shall-be-very-united to his wife and the two shall-be with-reference-to flesh, one.
v32
This mystery is great, but I-myself am-saying with-reference-to Messiah and with-reference-to the assembly.
 

 

Those that trust in Jesus are the fruit of the vine! 

 Baruch Atah YHVH Elohenu Melech Ha-olam Boh-Ray P'ree Hagafen.
Blessed are You, Yahweh our God, Ruler of the universe, who creates the fruit of the vine.


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Related to “names”:

"I myself-am" - ἐγώ εἰμι ego emi - the same thing Jesus told Moses.

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.comTorah-Torah.htm#names

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Passover

April 3, 2015

April 8, 2020

 

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~~~Mar 14-15, 2014; Mar 27-28, 2015; Mar 25-26, 2016; Apr 7-8, 2017; Mar 24-25, 2018; Mar 22-23, 2019; Apr 3-4, 2020~~

Parashat Tzav - צַו

"command"
Torah portion:
Leviticus 6:8 - 8:36

Zachor: Deut. 25:17-19

Haftarah portion:

Jeremiah 7:21 - 8:3

Jeremiah 9:22-24

We read from Jer. 7:21 through ch9.  No reason to omit part.

(Shabbat HaGadol 2015, 2018, 2020) Malachi 3:4-24
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Hebrews 7:23 - 8:6
We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so.

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A summary of this Torah portion:

Upon the Levitical priesthood the law was given. 

Leviticus 7:37   This is the law of the burnt-offering, of the meal-offering, and of the sin-offering, and of the trespass-offering, and of the consecration, and of the sacrifice of peace-offerings;
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which Jehovah commanded Moses in mount Sinai, in the day that he commanded the children of Israel to offer their oblations unto Jehovah, in the wilderness of Sinai.

 

The Law - of -

the sacrifices:

the burnt-offering

the meal-offering

the sin-offering

the trespass-offering

the consecration

the peace offerings

- which Jehovah commanded Moses in mount Sinai.

 

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Noting in Lev. ch. 8 Moses acts as priest, although he is not in the "Aaronic" priesthood.

Deuteronomy 18:15 "Jehovah thy God will raise up unto thee a prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken;"

 

"like unto me" - Yeshua also was not in the Aaronic line, or even a Levite, but rather of the tribe of Judah:

Brit Portion: Hebrews 7:14  For (it-was) evident-before that our Lord has-risen (and continues) out-of Judah, and with-reference-to which tribe Moses spoke not-one (thing) concerning priests.

Jesus is a Jew out of Judah - a Jew's Jew, that is, you can't get any more Jewish.

Israel shall "hearken" to Yeshua.  "Hearken"; i.e. "listen" and "obey".

 

Some in the Messianic assembly claim that the only part of the law that was rendered-inactive. The book of Hebrews thoroughly refutes such vanity, as here:

Hebrews 7:11 If on-the-one-hand therefore perfectness was through the Levitical priestly-office, for upon it the people has-been-given-and-still-is given-the-law, what need still (a) different priest to-be-standing-up according-to the arrangement of-Melchisedec and (he is) to-be-being-said not according-to the arrangement of-Aaron?

 

That is; Upon the Levitical priesthood the law was given

Thus it remains physically impossible to keep the law since 70 A.D., the fall of Jerusalem and destruction of the Temple

 

It has been spiritually impossible at least since Yeshua stopped the Temple sacrifices.

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#Jesus_Stopped_the_Temple_Sacrifices_

 

Related:  One Just Act

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#just-acts

 

"But (a) sum on the (things) being-said"

Romans 8:2 "For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death."

 

Hebrews 7:1 For this the Melchisedec, king of-Salem, priest of-the God namely-the most-high, the (one) having-met-together with-Abraham returning from the chopping-in-pieces of-the kings and [having-] blessed him, (Gen.14:18)
v2 To-whom also Abraham parted (a) tithe from all, firstly on-the-one-hand being-translated king of-justice, thereafter on-the-other-hand also king of-Salem, which is king of-peace,

(Note, here, Salem is not a place.)
v3 Without-father, without-mother, without-genealogy, neither beginning of-days nor having finish of-life, but having-resembled-and-still-resembling to-the Son of-the God, he-is-remaining (a) priest with-reference-to the perpetuity.

(Melchisedec is immortal.) 

For a bit more on Hebrews ch.7, jump to: King of Salem, King of peace

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#King_of_Salem

 

For Hebrew ch.8, Jump to I Love Hebrews (vs. the killing letter)

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#I_love_Hebrews!

 

cont. Hebrews 7:4 But YOU-be-observing how-great this-man (was) to-whom Abraham, the patriarch, gave (a) tithe also out-of the chief-spoils.
v5 And the (ones) on-the-one-hand out-of the sons of Levi taking the priest's-office are-having (a) commandment to-be-taking-tithe-from the people according-to the law, that-is, of their brothers, although having-come-out, out-of the loin of-Abraham;
v6 On-the-other-hand
the (one) not having-genealogy-being-traced out-of them has-tithed of-Abraham, and he-has-blessed-and-still-blesses the (one) having the promises.
v7 But separate-from all contradiction
the lesser (thing) is-being-blessed by the better (person).
v8 And here on-the-one-hand
MEN dying-off are-taking tithes, there on-the-other-hand (one) being-witnessed-about that he-is-living.
v9 And as to-say (a) maxim, through Abraham even
Levi, the (one) taking tithes was-tithed-and-is-still-tithed;
v10 For
he-was still in the loin of-the father when Melchisedec met-together with-him.
v11 If on-the-one-hand therefore perfectness was through
the Levitical priestly-office, for upon it the people has-been-given-and-still-is given-the-law, what need still (a) different priest to-be-standing-up according-to the arrangement of-Melchisedec and (he is) to-be-being-said not according-to the arrangement of-Aaron?
v12 For (the arrangement) of-
the priestly-office being-transferred out-of necessity (a) transfer is-coming-to-pass of-law.
v13 For upon
whom these (things) are-being-said, has-shared-and-still-shares of-a-different tribe, and from which not-one has-paid-attention-nor-still-pays-attention to-the altar;
v14 For (it-was) evident-before that
our Lord has-risen (and continues) out-of Judah, and with-reference-to which tribe Moses spoke not-one (thing) concerning priests.
v15 And it-is still more-exceedingly obvious, if
(a) different priest is-himself-standing-up according-to the similarity of-Melchisedec,
v16
Who has not become-and-still-is according-to (a) law of (a) fleshy commandment BUT according-to power of (an) indestructible life.
v17 For it-is-being-witnessed that:
you (are a) priest with-reference-to the age according-to the arrangement of Melchisedec.

 

Hebrews 13:8 "Jesus Messiah the same yesterday and today and with-reference-to the ages."

John 1:1 The Word was in (the) beginning, and the Word was with the God, and the Word was God.
v2
This (one) was in (the) beginning with the God.
v3
All-(things) came-to-be through him, and separate-from him but-not one-(thing) came-to-be which has-come-to-be-and-still-is.
 

cont. Hebrews 7:18 For on-the-one-hand (there)-is-coming-to-pass (a) disregarding of (a) leading-before commandment because-of the weak(ness) and futil(ity) of-it.
v19 For
the law made-perfect not-(even)-one (thing), on-the-other-hand guidance-on-into of-better hope, through which we-are-drawing-near to-the God.
v20 And according-to as-much-as not separate-from taking-an-oath, for on-the-one-hand
they-are having-become-and-still-are priests separate-from taking-an-oath,
v21 On-the-other-hand
the (one) with taking-an-oath through the (one) saying-to him: Jehovah swore, and he-will not regret (it), you (are a) priest with-reference-to the age according-to the arrangement of-Melchisedec.
v22
According-to this-much also Jesus has-become-and-still-is surety of (a) better covenant.

 

v23 And the (ones) on-the-one-hand having-become-and-still-are priests are many-more because-of being-hindered to-be-remaining-beside by-death;
v24
The (one) on-the-other-hand because-of his to-be-remaining with-reference-to the age he-is-having the priestly-office inviolable.
v25 Whence also
he-is-being-able to-be-saving with-reference-to the completing (of) all the (ones) coming to-the God through him, always living with-reference-to be-interceding in their behalf.
v26 For such-as-this
(a) chief-priest was-suitable to-us also, hallowed, not-bad, undefiled, having-been-and-still-separated from the sinners, and having-become higher (than) the heavens;
v27
Who is not having necessity according-to (a) day, as-altogether the chief-priests, formerly in-behalf-of (their) own sins to-be-bringing-up sacrifices, thereafter of-the (sins) of-the people; for this (thing) he-did all-at-once having-brought-up himself.
v28 For
the law is-establishing MEN chief-priests having weakness, but the word of-the taking-an-oath, namely-the (oath) after the law (establishes) (a) Son having-been-made-perfect-and-still-perfect with-reference-to the age.

Hebrews 8:1 But (a) sum on the (things) being-said; we-are having (a) chief-priest such-as-this, who sat in right (hand) of-the throne of-the greatness in the heavens,

v2 (A) Public-minister of-the holy-(ones) and of-the tabernacle, namely the authentic, which the Lord fastened, not MAN.

v3 For every chief-priest is-being-established with-reference-to (his) to-be-offering both gifts and sacrifices; whence necessary this (chief-priest) also be-having something he-might-offer.

v4 If therefore on-the-one-hand he-was on earth, but he-was not (a) priest, (there) being the (ones). offering the gifts according-to the law [νόμον];

v5 They-who are-serving (a) copy and (a) shadow of-the (things) in-(the)-heavenlies, according-as Moses was-and-still-is-divinely-informed of-future (things) to-be-accomplishing the tabernacle; for, you-be-seeing, he-is-stating, you-will-make all-(things) according-to the pattern namely-the (one) having-been-pointed-to for-you in the mountain;

v6 Now on-the-other hand he-has-reached-and-still-has (a) more-diverse public-ministry, by-as-much-as he-is also mediator of-a-better COVENANT, one-which has-been-given-a-law [νενομοθέτηται] on better promises.

NOTE!  The New Covenant has a law – i.e. instruction/Torah.

v7 For if that first (covenant) was faultless, (a) place was not being-sought of-a-second.

[Hebrews ch8 here quotes Jeremiah ch31, which I'll include:]

Hebrews 8:8 For finding-fault with-them he-is-saying: Behold days are-coming, Jehovah is saying, and I-shall-finish-completely upon the household of-Israel and upon the household of-Judah (a) new-quality COVENANT,

Jeremiah 31:31 Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will make a new COVENANT with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah

 

Heb 8:9 Not according-to the covenant which I-made to-their fathers in (a) day of-my having-taken-hold of-their hand to-lead them out-of (the) land of-Egypt, because they themselves remained not in my COVENANT, and I myself neglected of-them, Jehovah is-saying.

Jer 31:32 not according to the COVENANT that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my COVENANT they brake, although I was a husband unto them, saith Jehovah. 

 

Heb 8:10 Because this (is) the COVENANT which I-shall-myself-COVENANT to-the household of-Israel after those days, Jehovah is-saying, giving my laws [νόμους i.e. the New Covenant Torah] into their intellect, and I-shall-inscribe them on their hearts, and I-shall-be to-them with-reference-to God and they themselves will-be to-me with-reference-to (a) people.

Jer 31:33 But this is the COVENANT that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith Jehovah: I will put my law [תורתי – torah – i.e. the New Covenant Torah]  in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people

 

Heb 8:11 And they-might not teach each (one) his citizen and each (one) his brother, saying: You-come-to-know the Lord, because they-will all know me absolutely from little till great of-them.

Heb 8:12 Because I-shall-be propitious [ἵλεως  -G2436- hileōs] to their unrighteousnesses, and of their sins I (by no means) might-be still mindful.

Jer 31:34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive  [סָלַח  -H5545-salach,  LXX: ιλεως] their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more. 

Heb 8:13 In saying new-quality he-has-made the first (covenant) old-and-it-is-still-old; but the (thing) being-made-old and growing-aged (is) near of-vanishing.

 

 

1 Corinthians 1:30  "But out-of him YOU yourselves-are in Messiah Jesus, who became wisdom to-us from God, both righteousness and holiness and redemption."

 

Shema:

Our wisdom is from/in/by Jesus alone.

Our righteousness is from/in/by Jesus alone.

Our holiness (sanctification) is from/in/by Jesus alone.

Our redemption is from/in/by Jesus alone.

 

 

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Oh look, Purim.

http://web.archive.org/web/20170214111747/http://www.seekgod.ca/hr/hrfaqs4a1.htm

The Rabbinical mandate that you get drunk is not biblical.

Reading the Book of Ester is a blessing.  Thanking God is a sacrifice.

Be Holy.

Zachor: Deut. 25:17-19 Remembering to forget Amalek.

 

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Showy wisdom vs. Showing wisdom

 

Micah 7:7

 "But as for me,

I will look unto Jehovah;

I will wait for the God of my salvation:

my God will hear me."

 

Micah 7:8  "Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness (בַּחֹשֶׁךְ bachoshek), Jehovah will be a light unto me."

 

Psa 18:11 (ASV) He made darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ choshek) his hiding-place, his pavilion round about him, Darkness (חֲשֵׁכָ  chashekah) of waters, thick clouds of the skies.

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Words:

Ecclesiastes 7:16 "Be not righteous (צַדִּיק  tsaddiyq) overmuch; neither make thyself overwise (וְאַל־תִּתְחַכַּם) : why shouldest thou destroy thyself? "

It seems some run the wrong way with this.

Note: Young's Literal Translation has "show" rather than "make", which also seems to fit better in light of Proverbs 4:7:

Proverbs 4:7 "Wisdom (חָכְמָה chokmah) is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom (חָכְמָה chokmah); Yea, with all thy getting get understanding (בִּינָה  biynah)."

 

 

 

Say what then?

 That is, wisdom is good, but "making a show" of wisdom is not so good. It is good to be able to explain your theology (1 Peter 3:15), prove all things (1 Thes. 5:21), and study to show yourself approved unto God (2 Tim.2:15).

 

2 Timothy 2:15 "You-be-diligent yourself to-stand-along-side approved to-the God, (a) workman unashamed, cutting-straight the word of-the truth."
 

Study to show...thyself...approved...unto God

 

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The Holy and the Profane

 

 In distinguishing the holy from the profane, these passages seem considerable:

1 Cor.10:18 "YOU-be-looking-at the Israeli according-to flesh; are not the (ones) eating the sacrifices partners of-the altar?"

Hebrews 13:10 "We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat."

And merciful, I think:
Gen. 1: 5 "And God called the light Day, and the darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ choshek) he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, one (אֶחָד echad) day (יוֹם yowm)."

In this "echad" perhaps an allowance is seen for the redemption-back (@Rom3:24-25 & 11:26) to the observant Jew AND the hope of God's lovingkindness extended to the profane as at Rom. ch14 (for instance, to the Messianic "weaker brother" that follows Hagar/Sinai for merit -the spiritual adultery @Rom.7:1-6 - - as opposed to "God's first love" @1Jn.5:3).

Leviticus 10:10 "and that ye may make a distinction between the holy and the common, and between the unclean and the clean;

so then distinguish  four things, and in that, between two sets of things:

the holy  | the common

the unclean | the clean

It comes to mind that this must have come to Peter's mind at  Acts 10:12-14.

 

Holy | Common?

 body of the spirit | body of the soul

1 Corinthians 15:44 "It-is-being-sown (a) body of-the-soul, it-is-being-raised (a) body of-the-spiritIf there-is (a) body of-the soul, there-is also of-the spirit."

Consider these things with Romans 11:11-12 in mind.  Fear YHVH.

Consider these things with Galatians 4:21-27 in mind.  Shout for joy to YHVH.

 

Romans 8:2 "For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death."  

 

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Omitted by the Rabbis for this week’s portion:

The false pen of the scribes:

Jeremiah 8:8  How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of Jehovah is with us? But, behold, the false pen of the scribes hath wrought falsely. 9 The wise men are put to shame, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of Jehovah; and what manner of wisdom is in them?

 

Jeremiah 8:20 The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved. 21 For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt: I mourn; dismay hath taken hold on me. 22 Is there no balm in Gilead? is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?

 

Jeremiah 9:3 And they bend their tongue, as it were their bow, for falsehood; and they are grown strong in the land, but not for truth: for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not me, saith Jehovah.

 

 

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1 John 2:22 Who is the liar if not the (one) denying that Jesus is the Messiah?  The antichrist is this (one), the (one) denying the Father and the son.

v23 Every (one) denying the son neither is-hating the Father; the (one) confessing the son also is-having the Father.

 

Of course, God is going to change the Jews’ hearts.

 

 

 

 

One of Jesus’ New Covenantal laws that he decreed applies here:

Matthew 5:43 YOU-heard that it-was-said, You-will-cherish your neighbor and you-will-hate your enemy.

v44 But I myself-am-saying to-YOU, YOU-be cherishing YOUR enemies, YOU-be-blessing the (ones) cursing-against YOU, YOU-be-doing rightly the (ones) hating YOU, and YOU-be-praying in-behalf-of the (ones) mistreating YOU and persecuting YOU;

 

Israel will have a change of heart, and become born from above in the New Covenant relationship with God, and then they will also be the son of the free woman.

 

Zechariah 12:10 And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplication; and they shall look unto me whom they have pierced; and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his first-born.

 

Romans 11:26  And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written: The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob.
 v27 And this (is) the covenant from me to-them, at-the-time-that I-might-remove-for-myself their sins

Hallelujah!

Pray for The Peace of Jerusalem.

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Parashah Vayikra - וַיִּקְרָא

"and he called"
Torah portion:
Leviticus 1:1 - 6:7

Exodus 30:11-16 (2014 Shabbat Shekalim)

Numbers 28:9-15 & Exodus 12:1-20 (2015 Shabbat HaCodesh)

Haftarah portion:

Isaiah 43:21 - 44:23

1 Samuel 15:1-34 (2019 Shabbat Zakhor)

Ezekiel 45:16 - 46:18  (2015 Shabbat HaCodesh)
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Hebrews 10:1-18

Hebrews 13:10-15
We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so.

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Good New Testament commentary from John Parsons

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Vayikra/vayikra.html

 

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Leviticus. 4:27

Leviticus 4:27 "And if any one of the common people sin unwittingly (בִשְׁגָגָה), in doing any of the things which Jehovah hath commanded not to be done, and be guilty"

 

Hebrew for Christians/John Parsons has an interesting wording for this verse:

“if a person offends and performs any of the commandments of the LORD that should not be done, and is guilty".  John points out that the Rabbinical thought is that this is speaking of doing commandments "devoid of heart".

 

This slightly different wording brings "His" commandments (1Jn. 2:3, 3:23) and Hagar (Gal.4:30) to mind. 

 

1 John 2:3  And in this we-are-coming-to-know that we-have-come-to-know-and-still-know him, if we-might-be-keeping HIS (1Jn.3:23) commandments.

That is to say, we can only keep HIS commandments if we are right hearted in Messiah Jesus.

 

1 John 3:23 "And this is his commandment, in-order-that we-might-trust in-the name of-his son Jesus Messiah and we-might-be-cherishing one-another according-as he-gave commandment to-us."

That is to define his commandments...

 Also interesting differences here:

Leviticus 5:17 "And if any one sin, and do any of the things which Jehovah hath commanded not to be done; though he knew it not  (ולא־ידע), yet is he guilty, and shall bear his iniquity.

18 And he shall bring a ram without blemish out of the flock, according to thy estimation, for a trespass-offering, unto the priest; and the priest shall make atonement for him concerning the thing wherein he erred unwittingly and knew it not, and he shall be forgiven”.

 

What are the differences between "he knew it not" & "unwittingly" (4:27) & why does it require a ram?  For "unwittingly (בִשְׁגָגָה)" (Lev.4:27) Thayer's lexicon has "error, fault, committed through inadvertence."  Also coming to mind here are future "4th temple" (or third) sacrifices...  As also "the doing of a commandment devoid of heart" (i.e. as opposed to "casting out the maidservant") might speak to Messianic & Rabbinical Judaism's Torah Observance? And that with Heb.10:28-29, and 1 Jn.2:3 "know HIS (1 Jn.3:23) commandments".  In a "weaker brother" sense, much lovingkindness is seen here.  Would this ram prefigure Jesus on the cross ("forgive them, they don't know what they are doing" Lu.23:34a) and the "redemption-back" of Rom. 3:24?   There will be a standing again of the dead in Messiah (1 Thes. 4:16), they will look on him whom they pierced and mourn (Zechariah 12:10) , all Israel will be saved (Rom. 11:26).  God is powerful to graft-in again those now in "distrust" (Rom.11:23).

Another question:  "Are the future sacrifices REALLY physical in the sense of our "today" physical?  It seems as the sanctuary of the God is in you (1Cor.3:16), then they are not the physical type of reality.  There is a physical body of the soul, and there is a physical body of the spirit. Recall that Jesus ate with the disciples after his resurrection.

 

1 Corinthians 15:44 "It-is-being-sown (a) body of-the-soul, it-is-being-raised (a) body of-the-spiritIf there-is (a) body of-the soul, there-is also of-the spirit."

 

The body of the spirit:

Luke 24:43 "And having-taken he-ate in-sight of-them"

 

 

Yet another question arises...does the body of the spirit have blood in it?  The soul of the flesh is in the blood:

Leviticus 17:11 "For the life  (נֶפֶשׁ - nephesh ) of the flesh (הַבָּשָׂר) is in the blood; and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls (על־נפשתיכם): for it is the blood that maketh atonement by reason of the life (בנפש)."

 

נֶפֶשׁ - nephesh  is better translated "soul".

"For the soul of the flesh is in the blood"  and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh atonement by reason of the soul."

 

 So! The "soul" also continues?  I need to study this @ R.H. Mount...

 

The King James confuses the subject by translating nephesh as soul 475x, life 117x, person 29x, mind 15x, heart 15x, creature 9x, body 8x, himself 8x, yourselves 6x, dead 5x, will 4x, desire 4x, man 3x, themselves 3x, any 3x, appetite 2x, misc 47x.

 

Why suggest there is not blood in Jesus' resurrected body?  It is our propitiation, he shed it for us.  This "new" body had a hole in it, i.e. a wound where he was pierced in the side, yet this - fatal - wound was no longer fatal, that is, it was not bleeding.  Why wasn't it bleeding?  How perplexing for us, and how perplexing for Thomas.  Do we doubt this also?  I think at best we admit we cannot understand this...for on the other hand, how can a body process food without blood?  Yet Jesus ate after his resurrection...and walked through walls.  Apparently this new body is not a "human" body and functions differently?

 

John 20:27 "Afterwards he-is-saying to-the Thomas: You-bring your finger here, and note my hands; and you-bring your hand and you-cast into my side; and you-be-becoming not unbelieving, BUT trusting."

 

I'm hopeful that Jesus will treat my little trust in a similar manner:  "Hey, come here inside me, I've got things to do.  Let's go!"

 

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At times certain verses fly around in the Messianic assembly's cyclonic whirl of what passes there as "sound doctrine".  Note that in the Messianic assembly the emphasis is often primarily on what a person does, rather than what YHVH Elohim Yeshua the Messiah has done for us:

 

quote from a Messianic source:

 

((( NOTICE THE WORD "" IF "" IN THESE VERSES )))

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JOHN 15:14.

JESUS SAID, ...YOU ARE MY FRIENDS "" IF "" YOU DO WHATSOEVER I HAVE COMMANDED YOU TO DO.

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JOHN 8:31 AND 32.

"" IF "" YOU CONTINUE IN MY WORD, YOU ARE MY DISCIPLES INDEED, THEN YOU SHALL KNOW THE TRUTH, AND THE TRUTH SHALL MAKE YOU FREE.

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1 JOHN 1:7.

BUT "" IF "" WE WALK IN THE LIGHT, AS HE IS IN THE LIGHT, WE HAVE FELLOWSHIP ONE WITH ANOTHER, AND THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST HIS SON CLEANSES US FROM ALL SIN.

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JOHN 14:15.

JESUS SAID "" IF "" YOU LOVE ME, KEEP MY COMMANDMENTS.

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1 JOHN 2:3 AND 4.

BY THIS WE KNOW THAT WE KNOW HIM, "" IF "" WE KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS. IF ANY MAN SAY'S I KNOW HIM, BUT DO NOT KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS, HE IS A LIAR, AND THE TRUTH IS NOT IN HIM.

 

end quote

 

All these verses are true!  But along with "if", we should also equally delineate the Holy Spirit’s use of the words "I", "MY", and "HIS".

 

And IF we know him, those verses are not in conflict with the following verses:

  

1 John 3:23 And this is "HIS" commandment, in-order-that we-might-trust in-the name of-his son Jesus Messiah and we-might-be-cherishing one-another according-as he-gave commandment to-us.
v24
And the (one) keeping "HIS" commandments is-remaining in him and he in him; and in this we-are-coming-to-know that he-is-remaining in us, out-of the Spirit which he-gave to-us.

 

Mark 12:29 But the Jesus answered him, That first-of-all of-the commandments, (is) you-be-hearing, Israel, Jehovah our God Jehovah is one.

v30 And you-will-cherish Jehovah your God out-of your total heart and out-of your total soul and out-of your total intellect and out-of your total strength.  This (is the) first commandment.

This commandment requires that we know who Jehovah our God is.

Jesus has explained this:

John 10:30 "I and the father are one."

v31 And (the) like second (is) this:  You-will-cherish your neighbor as yourself.  Another commandment greater of-these is not.

 

Note the distinction Jesus makes:  you keep my commandments.  I kept and still keep my Father's commandments:

John 15:10  If YOU-might-keep my commandments, YOU-will-remain in my charity, according-as I myself-have-kept-and-am-still-keeping the commandments of-my Father, and I-am-remaining in his charity.

Jump to: How the commandments are kept - in His love

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah-2-.htm#How_the_commandments_are_kept:_

 

John 6:28 They-said therefore to him, What might-we-be-doing, in-order-that we-might-be-working the works of-the God?

 

 John 6:29 The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched.

 

Again:

JOHN 8:31 AND 32.

"" IF "" YOU CONTINUE IN MY WORD, YOU ARE MY DISCIPLES INDEED, THEN YOU SHALL KNOW THE TRUTH, AND THE TRUTH SHALL MAKE YOU FREE.

So again, if we know Him and His word, the truth (Jesus) gives us freedom:

Galatians 4:21 YOU-be-saying to-me, the (ones) willing to-be under law, are-YOU not hearing the law?

 

v24 Which-things are being-allegorized; for these (women) are two covenants, on-the-one-hand one from mount Sinai, bearing with-reference-to slavery, one-who is Hagar.

 

v30 BUT what is-saying the scripture? You-cast-out the maidservant and her son; for by-no-means will the son of-the maidservant inherit with the son of-the free-woman.

 

Not freedom to sin, but freedom from the law of sin and death in the law of the spirit of the life in Messiah:

Romans 8:2 "For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death."

 

2 Corinthians 3:17  But the Lord is the Spirit; but the-place-where the Spirit of-Jehovah (is), there (is) freedom.

 

1 Corinthians 6:19 Or are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that YOUR body is (the) sanctuary of-the Holy Spirit in YOU, whom YOU-are-having from God, and YOU-are not of-yourselves?
v20 For
YOU-were-bought-in-the-market of-(a)-price; YOU indeed glorify the God in YOUR body.

 

Ephesians 5:30 "Because we-are members of his body."

 

How?

God loved us first:

 John 3:16   "For thus the God cherished the world so-that he-gave his son, namely-the only-begotten, in-order-that every-(one) the (one) trusting with-reference-to him might not perish, BUT he-might-be-having life eternal."

 

So that by His love, we might keep his word:

1 John 2:5 But who might-be-keeping his word, truly in this (one) the charity of-the God has-been-made-perfect-and-is-still-perfect. In this we-are-coming-to-know that we-are in him.

 

Matthew 27:51 "And behold the veil of-the sanctuary was-split into two, from from-above till below"

 

That veil was his flesh!

John 14:6 "The Jesus is-saying to-him, I myself-am the way and the truth and the life.  No-one is-coming to the Father unless through me."

 

Hebrews 10:19-20  "Having therefore brothers, boldness-of-speech with-reference-to the entering-in of-the holy-ones in the blood of-Jesus,

Which (entering-in) he-dedicated for-us (a) way recently-slain and living, through the veil, this is his flesh,"

 

1 Corinthians 3:16  "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling [οκε - oikei] in YOU?"

 

Hebrews 13:10 We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat.

 

Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world."

 

Habakkuk 2:4b "but the righteous shall live by his faith.(trust)"

 

Romans 10:8 BUT  what is-it-sayingThe saying is near you, in your mouth and in your heart; the saying of-the trust which we-are-preaching is this:

v9 That  if  you-might-confess  with your mouth Jehovah Jesus, and you-might-trust in your heart that the God raised him out-of dead (ones), you-will-be-saved

Hebrews 10:1 For the law having (a) shadow of-the future good-(things), not itself the image of-the things, according-to (each) year by the same sacrifices which they-are-offering with-reference-to the perpetuity it-is never being-able to-make-perfect the (ones) coming-near;

v2 Since would-they not have-ceased being offered? because the (ones) serving, once having-been-cleansed-and-still-cleansed, (would) still be-having not-one conscience of-sins.

v3 But in them (a) remembrance of-sins according-to (each) year; (Lev. 16:34)

v4 For (it-is) impossible (for) blood of-bulls and he-goats to-be-removing sins.

v5 On-this-account coming-in into the world he-is-saying: You-willed not sacrifice and offering, but you-yourself-rendered (a) body thoroughly-fit for-me; (Ps.40:6)

v6 You-thought not well (of) total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin.

v7 Then I-said Behold I-am-present, in (the) heading of-(a)-little-book it-has-been-written-and-is-still-written concerning me, to-do, the God, your will. (Ps. 40:7)

v8 More-above saying that sacrifice and offering and total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin you-willed not, nor you-thought-well (of), they-which are-being-offered according-to the law,

v9 Then he-has-said-and-is-still-saying:  Behold I-am-present to-do, the God, your will.  He-is-carrying-off the first in-order-that the second might-stand; (Ps. 40:8)

v10 In which will we-are having-been-made-holy-and-are-still-holy through the offering all-at-once of-the body of-the Messiah Jesus.

v11 And on-the-one-hand every priest has-stood-and-still-stands publicly-ministering according-to (each) day and often offering the same sacrifices, they-which are never being-able to-lift sins from-around (them);

v12 He, on-the-other-hand having-offered one sacrifice in-behalf-of sins with-reference-to the perpetuity (was) seated in right (hand) of-the God,

v13 Henceforth waiting-long till his enemies might-be-placed (a) footstool of his feet.

v14 For by-one offering he-has-made-perfect-and-still-makes-perfect with-reference-to the perpetuity the (ones) being-made-holy.

v15 But the Holy Spirit also is-witnessing to-us; for after to-have-said-before-and-still-saying;

v16 This (is) the covenant which I-myself-shall-covenant with them after those days, Jehovah is saying: Giving my laws on their hearts, and on their intellects I-shall-inscribe them,

v17 And of-their sins and their lawlessnesses I-shall by-no-means still be-mindful.

v18 But where-in-which forgiveness of-these, (there is) not-still (an) offering in-behalf-of sins.

v19 Having therefore brothers, boldness-of-speech with-reference-to the entering-in of-the holy-ones in the blood of-Jesus,

v20 Which (entering-in) he-dedicated for-us (a) way recently-slain and living, through the veil, this is his flesh,

v21 And (having) (a) great priest upon the household of-the God,

v22 Let-us-be-going-to (God) with (an) authentic heart in certainty of-trust, (having) the hearts having-been-sprinkled-and-still-sprinkled from (an) evil conscience and (having) the body having-been-and-still-bathed with-clean water;

v23 Let-us-be-holding-fast the confession of-the hope unwavering, for the (one) having-himself promised (is) trustworthy,

v24 And let-us-be-taking-note-of one-another with-reference-to (an) irritation of-charity and of-fine works,

v25 Not abandoning the leading-together-completely of-ourselves, according-as custom with-certain-ones, BUT comforting, and by-this-much more for-as-long-as YOU-are-looking-to the day drawing-near.

v26 For of our sinning voluntarily after (we) took the thorough-knowledge of-the truth, no-more (a) sacrifice concerning sins is-being-left-behind,

v27 But certain fearful long-waiting-for of-judgement and zeal of-future fire to-be-eating the (ones) set-over-against.

v28 Some-one having-disregarded (a) law of-Moses, upon two or three witnesses if-dying-off separate-from pities;

v29 To-how-much of-worse vengeance are-YOU-thinking will-he-be-thought worthy, the (one) having-trodden-down the Son of-the God and having-considered the blood of-the covenant, in which he-was-made-holy, common, and having-insulted-within the Spirit of-the favor?

(Jesus’ sacrifice is not common: don’t compare it to the everyday Levitical sacrifices.)

v30 For we-are-knowing-absolutely the (one) having-said:  To-me an-avenging, I myself will-repay; and again:  Jehovah will-judge his people.

v31 (A) fearful (thing) to-fall-into hands of-(a)-living God.

v32 But YOU-yourselves-be-being-mindful-again (of) the former days, in which having-been-enlightened YOU-persevered much contest of-sufferings,

v33 This on-the-one-hand, (ones) being-made-spectacles both with-reproaches and in-tribulations; this on-the-other-hand, having-become partners of-the (ones) thus turning-themselves-about.

v34 For YOU also suffered-together with-the prisoners, and YOU-welcomed the seizing of YOUR goods with joy, coming-to-know yourselves to-be-having (a) better and remaining existence.

v35 Might-YOU not be-casting-off therefore YOUR boldness-of-speech, one-which is-having great compensation. (Make the connection to the New Covenant @vs19.  i.e. “don’t give up your graceful entrance to the presence of YHVH by trying to justify yourself via the Mosaic law.)

v36 For YOU-are-having need of-perseverance in-order-that having-done the will of-the God YOU-might-obtain-for-yourselves the promise.

(The Will of the God is the New Covenant/Testament.)

v37 For still (a) little moment, the (one) coming will-be-present and he-will not linger,

v38 But my just (one) will-himself-live out-of trust, and if he-himself-might-shrink-back, my soul is not thinking-well in him.

v39 But we ourselves are not of-shrinking-back with-reference-to destruction, BUT of-trust with-reference-to possession of-soul.

 

 

 

Hebrews c13

v1 Let brotherly-love be-remaining.

v2 YOU-be not forgetting of-the love-of-stranger; for through this some escaped-notice (of the fact of) having-entertained angels.

v3 YOU-yourselves-be-being-mindful of-the prisoners as having-been-bound-and-still-bound-together (with them), of-the (ones) being-afflicted as also yourselves being in (a) body.

v4 The marriage (is) honorable among all and the conjugal-bed (is) undefiled; but male-prostitutes and adulterers the God will-judge.

v5 The manner (is) not-loving-silver, being-yourselves-sufficed with-the (things) being-alongside; for he himself has-said-and-still-is-saying:  By-no-means might-I-drop you neither by-no-means might-I-abandon you; (Deut. 31:6; Josh. 1:5)

v6 So-that being-confident we-are-saying: Jehovah (is a) helper to-me, I-myself-shall not fear; what will MAN do to-me? (Psalm 118:6)

v7 YOU-be-having-in-memory of-the (ones) governing of-YOU, they-who spoke to-YOU the word of-the God, of-whom observing-again the outcome of-the conduct YOU-be-imitating the trust,

v8 Jesus Messiah the same yesterday and today and with-reference-to the ages.

v9 YOU-be not being-brought-away by-various and strange doctrines; for (it is) fine the heart to-be-being-made-firm by-favor, not by-foods, in which the (ones) walking-around were not profited.

v10 We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat.

v11 For of-which living-creatures the blood concerning sin is-being-brought-in into the holy-places through the chief-priest, of-these the bodies are-being-burned-(up) without the encampment.

v12 On-this-account Jesus also, in-order-that he-might-make-holy the people through his-own blood, he-suffered without the gate.

v13 Furthermore-now let-us-be-going-out to him without the encampment, bringing his reproach. (i.e. outside the camp of Israel)

v14 For we are not having here (a) remaining city, BUT we-are-seeking-after the (one) future.

v15 Through him therefore let-us-be-bringing-up (a) sacrifice of-acclaim through all (time) to-the God, this is fruit of-lips confessing to his name.

The name (HaShem) above all names is Jesus/Yeshua.  Thus Yeshua is YHVH:

Romans 10:4 For Messiah (is) finish of-law with-reference-to righteousness to-every (one) trusting.

v5 For Moses is-writing the righteousness the (one) out-of the law, that the MAN having-done them will-himself-live in them.

Leviticus 18:5

v6 But the righteousness out-of trust is-saying thus:  Might-you not say in your heart:  Who will-ascend into the heaven?  This is to-lead-down Messiah;

v7 Or:  Who will-descend into the abyss?  This is to-lead-up Messiah out-of dead (ones).

v8 BUT  what is-it-saying The saying is near you, in your mouth and in your heart; the saying of-the trust which we-are-preaching is this;

 

v9 That  if  you-might-confess  with your mouth Jehovah Jesus, and you-might-trust in your heart that the God raised him out-of dead (ones), you-will-be-saved;

Deuteronomy 30:14; Philippians 2:9-11; John 10:30

v10 For with-heart he-is-being-trusted with-reference-to righteousness, but with-mouth he-is-being-confessed with-reference-to salvation.

v11 For the scripture is-saying:  Every one trusting on him will not be-disgraced.

Isaiah 28:16

v12 For (there) is not strict-order both of-Jew and of Greek.  For the same Jehovah of-all, being-rich with-reference-to all the (ones) calling-on him;

v13 For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved.

 

 

 

 

 

Philippians 2:5 "YOU-be-having this opinion in YOU which also (is) in Messiah Jesus,

v6 Who existing in form of-God considered not the being equal with-God (a thing for) seizure,

v7 BUT he-emptied himself having-taken form of (a) slave, having-become in similitude of-MEN;

v8 And having-been-found in-figure as MAN he-humbled himself having-become obedient as-far-as death, but death of-(a)-cross.

v9 and on-this-account the God exceedingly-exalted him and bestowed-a-favor to-him the name (Hebrew: HaShem), namely-the-one above every name,"

v10 "In-order-that in the name (Hebrew: HaShem) of-Jesus every knee might-bend of-(those)-in-(the)-heavenly and of-(those)-earthly and of-(those)-subterranean,

v11 And every tongue might-acknowledge that Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah with-reference-to glory of-God (the) Father,"

 

 

 

Cont. Hebrews 13:16 But of-the doing-well and participation YOU-be not forgetting; for with-sacrifices such-as-these the God is-being-well-pleased.

v17 YOU-be-relying-on the (ones) governing of-YOU and YOU-be-submitting; for they themselves are-being-sleepless in-behalf-of YOUR souls as to-be-giving-back-themselves (an) account; in-order-that they-might-be-doing this with joy and not groaning; for this (is) unprofitable to-YOU.

v18 YOU-be-praying concerning us; for we-ourselves-are-being-persuaded that we-are-having (a) fine conscience, in all (things) willing to-be conducting-ourselves rightly.

v19 But I-am-entreating (YOU) more-excessively to-do this, in-order-that I-might-be-restored to-YOU more-quickly.

v20 But the God of-the peace, the (one) having-led-up out-of dead (ones) the shepherd of-the sheep, namely-the great (shepherd) in blood of-(an)-eternal covenant, our Lord Jesus,

v21 To-render YOU thoroughly-fit in every good-(thing) with-reference-to doing his will, doing in YOU the (thing) well-pleasing in his sight through Jesus Messiah, to-whom (be) the glory with-reference-to the ages of-the ages: Amen.

v22 But I-am-entreating YOU, brothers, YOU-be tolerating of-the word of-the entreaty; for even through small-amounts I-sent-an-epistle to-YOU.

v23 YOU-be-coming-to-know our brother Timothy (is) having-been-and-still-(is)-released, with whom if he-might-be-coming more-quickly, I-shall-see YOU.

v24 YOU-greet all the (ones) governing YOU and all the holy (ones).  The (ones) from Italy are-greeting YOU.

v25 The favor (of God be?) with all of-YOU. Amen.

 

 

 

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Parashah Pekudei - פְקוּדֵי

"accounting of"
Torah portion:
Exodus 38:21 - 40:38

Shabbat Shekalim: Exodus 30:11-16

Haftarah portion:

1 Kings 7:51 - 8:21
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Hebrews 13:10
We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so.

In 2015, 2017 and 2018, a double portion, read with Parashah Vayakhel

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just taking notes

“as the LORD commanded Moses.”

 

Jesus wore the colors of the veil -  Blue  white   purple  Scarlet   Blue

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\BIBLE\Colors-of-Jesus-robes-match-veil.htm 

Note that the High Priest's ephod was made of the same colors as the Tabernacle (the ten curtains Ex.26:1),- and gold,  while the robe of the ephod was all blue, and not to be rent:

 

Exodus 26:1 Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains; of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, with cherubim the work of the skilful workman shalt thou make them.

← ואת־המשכן תעשה עשר יריעת

curtains  ten you-make the-tabernacle and ←

Exodus 40:2  On the first day of the first month shalt thou set up the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation.

בְּיֹום־הַחֹדֶשׁ הָרִאשֹׁון בְּאֶחָד לַחֹדֶשׁ תָּקִים אֶת־מִשְׁכַּן אֹהֶל מֹועֵֽד׃

Transliteration: mishkan ohel moed Translation: tabernacle tent meeting

 

Ex.40:2 LXX: ἐν ἡμέρᾳ μιᾷ τοῦ μηνὸς τοῦ πρώτου νουμηνίᾳ στήσεις τὴν σκηνὴν τοῦ μαρτυρίου

LXX English translation: the tabernacle of the witness

 

Here are the instructions for the ten co-joined curtains – i.e. the tabernacle:

Exodus 36:8 And all the wise-hearted men among them that wrought the work made the tabernacle with ten curtains; of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, with cherubim, the work of the skilful workman, Bezalel made them. 9 The length of each curtain was eight and twenty cubits, and the breadth of each curtain four cubits: all the curtains had one measure. 10 And he coupled five curtains one to another: and the other five curtains he coupled one to another. 11 And he made loops of blue upon the edge of the one curtain [a]from the selvedge in the coupling: likewise he made in the edge of the curtain that was outmost in the second coupling. 12 Fifty loops made he in the one curtain, and fifty loops made he in the edge of the curtain that was in the second coupling: the loops were opposite one to another. 13 And he made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains one to another with the clasps: so the tabernacle [הַמִּשְׁכָּן ha-mishkan] was one [אֶחָֽד ehchad].

 

Here are the instructions for the tent coverings that went over the tabernacle curtains:

Exodus 36:14 And he made curtains of goats’ hair for a tent over the tabernacle: eleven curtains he made them. 15 The length of each curtain was thirty cubits, and four cubits the breadth of each curtain: the eleven curtains had one measure. 16 And he coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves. 17 And he made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain that was outmost in the coupling, and fifty loops made he upon the edge of the curtain which was outmost in the second coupling. 18 And he made fifty clasps of brass to couple the tent together, that it might be one.

 

Next, there was a red rams’ skin covering over the tent that was over the tabernacle:

19a And he made a covering for the tent of rams’ skins dyed red,

 

Next, there was sealskin covering over the red rams’ skins covering over the tent that was over the tabernacle:

19b and a covering of sealskins above.

 

vs 19 Apostolic Bible Polyglot: “And he made an overcovering for the tent skins of rams dyed red and coverings of skins of blue [υακίνθινα nakinthina] above.”

 

The outermost covering was likely blue in color:

Excerpt from “The Law Prophesied”, by R.H.Mount, pp31 (emphasis added):

The rams' skins dyed red were an easy Item to supply either having been brought from Egypt or obtained from their own flocks.

The next material presents a little more difficulty. The word translated "badgers' skins" seems very definitely to have been incorrectly translated. The American Standard Version shows "sealskins" with a marginal note "porpoise- skins." The Revised Standard Version shows "goatskins." An interpreter reading from a Spanish translation said it was "raccoon skins." Obviously, these animals are not alike.

A DICTIONARY OF THE BIBLE, by William Smith, LL. D, on page 73 states, "The ancient versions seem nearly all agreed that it denotes not an animal but a color, either black or sky-blue. The Badger is not found in the Bible lands

ANTIQUITIES OF THE JEWS, by Josephus, Chpt. VI, "sheep-skins, some of them dyed of a blue color, and some of a scarlet .........(And speaking of the blue skins) And great was the surprise of those who viewed these curtains at a distance, for they seemed not at all to differ from the colour of the sky."

THE SEPTUAGINT has skins (υακίνθινα) hyacinth colored skins. Hence, the sky blue of Josephus.

It appears from this evidence alone, and much more could be introduced, that the top skins were, regardless of animal, dyed BLUE.

Reference is often made to the fact that badgers’ skins were used for shoes and Ez. 16:10 is quoted, "I clothed thee also with broidered work, and shod thee with badgers' skins .”  Here, again the word is the saint in the Hebrew but is mistranslated. Note that these are not the shoes of a hard-working peasant or shepherd; these are the beautiful shoes of a queen, not drab and dull, but pretty and, as the Septuagint again renders the word, (υακίνθoν) hyacinth color.

 

There is an interesting order of construction note at this week’s Torah portion.

The tabernacle (the ten co-joined curtains) is miraculously (graciously in type) placed first:

Exodus 40:17 And it came to pass in the first month in the second year, on the first day of the month, that the tabernacle was reared up.

 

18a And Moses reared up the tabernacle,

וַיָּקֶם מֹשֶׁה אֶת־הַמִּשְׁכָּן

 

18b and laid its sockets,

18c and set up the boards [אֶת־קְרָשָׁיו] thereof,

Exodus 26:15 And thou shalt make the boards [קֶרֶשׁ  qeresh] for the tabernacle [מִשְׁכָּן  mishkan] of acacia wood, standing up [עָמַד `amad]. 

 

18d and put in the bars thereof,

18e and reared up its pillars.

 

vs. 18 Kohlenberger: when-he-set-up Moses *** the-tabernacle then-he-put *** bases-of-him and-he-erected  *** frames-of-him and-he-inserted *** crossbars-of-him and-he-set-up *** posts-of-him   (note: *** = אֶת)

Next, the tent is placed over the tabernacle:

19a And he spread the tent over the tabernacle,

וַיִּפְרֹשׂ אֶת־הָאֹהֶל עַל־הַמִּשְׁכָּן  ha-ohel al ha-mishkan

 

Next, the covering is placed over the tent:

19b and put the covering of the tent above upon it;

וַיָּשֶׂם אֶת־מִכְסֵה הָאֹהֶל עָלָיו מִלְמָעְלָה

 

19c as Jehovah commanded Moses.

 vs. 19 Kohlenberger: then-he-spread *** the-tent over the-tabernacle and-he-put *** cover-of the-tent over-him on-top just-as he-commanded Yahweh *** Moses.

 

 

Exodus 40:20 And he took and put the testimony into the ark, and set the staves on the ark, and put the mercy-seat above upon the ark: 21 and he brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the veil of the screen, and screened the ark of the testimony; as Jehovah commanded Moses. 22 And he put the table in the tent of meeting, upon the side of the tabernacle northward, without the veil. 23 And he set the bread in order upon it before Jehovah; as Jehovah commanded Moses. 24 And he put the candlestick in the tent of meeting, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward. 25 And he lighted the lamps before Jehovah; as Jehovah commanded Moses. 26 And he put the golden altar in the tent of meeting before the veil: 27 and he burnt thereon incense of sweet spices; as Jehovah commanded Moses. 28 And he put the screen of the door to the tabernacle. 29 And he set the altar of burnt-offering at the door of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting, and offered upon it the burnt-offering and the meal-offering; as Jehovah commanded Moses. 30 And he set the laver between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water therein, wherewith to wash. 31 And Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet thereat; 32 when they went into the tent of meeting, and when they came near unto the altar, they washed; as Jehovah commanded Moses. 33 And he reared up the court round about the tabernacle and the altar, and set up the screen of the gate of the court. So Moses finished the work. 34 Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of Jehovah filled the tabernacle.

 

Exodus 39:1 And of the blue, and purple, and scarlet, they made finely wrought garments, for ministering in the holy place, and made the holy garments for Aaron; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

All these items were patterned off the heavenly Tabernacle.
2 And he made the ephod of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.

 

Exodus 39:22 And he made the robe of the ephod of woven work, all of blue.
23 And the hole of the robe in the midst thereof, as the hole of a coat of mail, with a binding round about the hole of it, that it should not be rent.

 

Matthew 26:65  Then the chief-priest rent-asunder-through his garments (himation), saying, Because he-blasphemed; why-are-we still having need of-witnesses? Note, now YOU-heard his blasphemy.

 

Leviticus 10:6 And Moses said unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons, Let not the hair of your heads go loose, neither rend your clothes [LXX ἱμάτια]; that ye die not, and that he be not wroth with all the congregation: but let your brethren, the whole house of Israel, bewail the burning which Jehovah hath kindled.

Caiaphas' action of rending his garments also signifies the end of the Levitical priesthood.  That morning's sacrifice was the last acceptable offer to YHVH by the Levitical priesthood.

Jesus' garments, himatia,  were rent, but not his vesture, himatismon.  Jesus did not rend this himself.  His priesthood is NOT Levitical, but rather according to the arrangement of Melchizedek, and is truly forever.

 

Matthew 27:35  But having-crucified him they-divided-for (διεμερίσαντο) themselves his garments (ἱμάτια - himatia) casting (a) lot, in-order-that it-might-be-fulfilled, the-(thing) having-been-said by the prophet; They-divided-for-themselves my garments  (ἱμάτια - himatia) with-themselves, and on my vesture (ἱματισμόν - himatismon) they-cast (a) lot.

Note the Textus Receptus has additional Greek text here to connect to Psalm 22:18

 

Psalm 22:18 They part my garments (בְגָדַי  beged) (LXX: ἱμάτιά himatia) among them, And upon my vesture (לְבוּשִׁ  lĕbuwsh) (LXX: ἱματισμόν himatismon) do they cast lots.

 

Note: Jesus stopped the Temple sacrifices and in that, stopped the Levitical priesthood- Mark 11:16.  Caiaphas stopped his ability to be high priest, and in effect, stopped the Levitical priesthood - Matt.26:65.  At Jesus' death, the veil of the sanctuary was rent, and this stopped the Levitical priesthood - Matt.27:51.  And of course around A.D. 70 the Romans destroyed the Temple and stopped the Levitical service.

 

Hebrews 5:5 Thus also the Messiah glorified not himself to-have-become (a) chief-priest, BUT the (one) having-spoken to him: You yourself are my Son, I myself today have-begotten you; (Psalm 2:7)
v6 According-as also in (a) different (place) he-is-saying:
You (are) (a) priest with-reference-to the age according-to the arrangement of Melchisedec. (Psalm 110:4)
v7 Who in the days of his flesh having-offered both petitions and supplications with strong clamor and tears to the (one) being-able to-be-saving him out-of death, and having-been-listened-to from the devoutness,
v8 Although being (a) Son, he-learned the obedience from which (things) he suffered,
v9
And having-been-made-perfect he-became (the) reason of-eternal salvation to-all the (ones) obeying him,
v10
Having-been-addressed by the God (as) chief-priest according-to the arrangement of-Melchisedec.
v11 Concerning whom the word (is) to-be-saying much to-us and difficult-to-interpret, since YOU-have-become-and-still-are-sluggish to-the reports.

Titus 3:4 But when the graciousness and the love-of-mankind of-the God our Savior appeared-clearly,
v5
Not out-of works which we ourselves-did in righteousness, BUT according-to his mercy he-saved us through (the) bath of-regeneration and of-renewing of-the Holy Spirit,
v6 Which he-poured-out on us richly through Jesus Messiah our Savior,
v7 In-order-that
having-been-justified by-the favor of-that-one we-might-become heirs according-to hope of-eternal life.
v8
The word (is) trustworthy, and concerning these-things I-am-purposing you to-be-asserting-confidently, in-order-that the (ones) having-trusted-and-still-trusting God might-be-being-concerned to-be-standing of-fine works before-for-themselves. These-things are fine and profitable to-the MEN;
v9 But stupid debates and genealogies and quarreling and legal fights you-be-standing-around-away-from-for-yourself; for they-are futile and aimless.

 

2 Timothy 1:7 For the God gave not to-us (the) Spirit of-timidity, BUT of-power and of-charity and of-restoration-to-sound-mindedness.
v8 Therefore might-you not be-ashamed-of
the testimony of-our Lord nor me his prisoner, BUT you-suffer-bad-together (with me) for-the good-news according-to (the) power of-God,
v9 Of-the (one) having-saved us and having-called with-an-holy calling, not according-to our works BUT
according-to (his) own plan and favor, the (favor) having-been-given to-us in Messiah Jesus before times eternal,
v10 But
having-been-manifested now through the clear-appearing of-our savior Messiah Jesus, on-the-one-hand having-rendered inactive the death, on-the-other-hand having-enlightened life and imperishability through the good-news,
 

Ecclesiastes 5:1 - Guard your steps when you go to the house of God (see also this in a New Covenant perspective -1Cor.3:16). Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong.

 

Heard at a Messianic assembly:

"He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination." - Proverbs 28:9

 

What law? Shema; Sarah vs. Hagar:

"For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death." - Romans 8:2

"La Chaim" ("to life")? Yes, but moreover, "To Messiah Jesus".  This is the law of the spirit of the life revealed:

Hebrews 13:10 "We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat."

1 Corinthians 3:1 And-I, brothers, was not able to-speak to-YOU as to-spiritual (ones) BUT as to-fleshy (ones), as to-infants in Messiah.
 v2 I-gave YOU milk to-drink, not food; for YOU-were not-yet being-able, BUT neither yet now are-YOU-being-able,

And then someone at this Messianic assembly suggested that at Passover, this assembly should sacrifice a lamb, and use that blood...

Ouch. That nonsense quenches the Spirit.  Yes, it is a weaker brother issue, and a dangerous one.  I believe this particular man, whom I love, is my brother in Messiah, and he is very strong in his trust and love of YHVH Yeshua.  He wants to serve the Father as best as he can. But he is an infant in the Word, and does not understand much.  It is amazing that so many in the Messianic group often express desire to attain their "Hebrew roots", yet apparently do not read - or hear - the book "Hebrews".  I'll note that the gospel is simple, yes, and yet there are concepts that have to be taught, and I fail in getting the simple concepts across verbally.  Hence this webpage, where I can try and organize some topics somewhat.  There is often repetition here - because: "You have to go over and over and over the Word of God to understand these things." - Ralph H. Mount.

 

Hebrews 8:1 But (a) sum on the (things) being-said; we-are having (a) chief-priest such-as-this, who sat in right (hand) of-the throne of-the greatness in the heavens,

v2 (A) Public-minister of-the holy-(ones) and of-the tabernacle, namely the authentic, which the Lord fastened, not MAN.

v3 For every chief-priest is-being-established with-reference-to (his) to-be-offering both gifts and sacrifices; whence necessary this (chief-priest) also be-having something he-might-offer.

v4 If therefore on-the-one-hand he-was on earth, but he-was not (a) priest, (there) being the (ones). offering the gifts according-to the law [νόμον];

v5 They-who are-serving (a) copy and (a) shadow of-the (things) in-(the)-heavenlies, according-as Moses was-and-still-is-divinely-informed of-future (things) to-be-accomplishing the tabernacle; for, you-be-seeing, he-is-stating, you-will-make all-(things) according-to the pattern namely-the (one) having-been-pointed-to for-you in the mountain;

v6 Now on-the-other hand he-has-reached-and-still-has (a) more-diverse public-ministry, by-as-much-as he-is also mediator of-a-better COVENANT, one-which has-been-given-a-law [νενομοθέτηται] on better promises.

NOTE!  The New Covenant has a law – i.e. instruction/Torah.

v7 For if that first (covenant) was faultless, (a) place was not being-sought of-a-second.

[Hebrews ch8 here quotes Jeremiah ch31, which I'll include:]

Hebrews 8:8 For finding-fault with-them he-is-saying: Behold days are-coming, Jehovah is saying, and I-shall-finish-completely upon the household of-Israel and upon the household of-Judah (a) new-quality COVENANT,

Jeremiah 31:31 Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will make a new COVENANT with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah

 

Heb 8:9 Not according-to the covenant which I-made to-their fathers in (a) day of-my having-taken-hold of-their hand to-lead them out-of (the) land of-Egypt, because they themselves remained not in my COVENANT, and I myself neglected of-them, Jehovah is-saying.

Jer 31:32 not according to the COVENANT that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my COVENANT they brake, although I was a husband unto them, saith Jehovah. 

 

Heb 8:10 Because this (is) the COVENANT which I-shall-myself-COVENANT to-the household of-Israel after those days, Jehovah is-saying, giving my laws [νόμους i.e. the New Covenant Torah] into their intellect, and I-shall-inscribe them on their hearts, and I-shall-be to-them with-reference-to God and they themselves will-be to-me with-reference-to (a) people.

Jer 31:33 But this is the COVENANT that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith Jehovah: I will put my law [תורתי – torah – i.e. the New Covenant Torah]  in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people

 

Heb 8:11 And they-might not teach each (one) his citizen and each (one) his brother, saying: You-come-to-know the Lord, because they-will all know me absolutely from little till great of-them.

Heb 8:12 Because I-shall-be propitious [ἵλεως  -G2436- hileōs] to their unrighteousnesses, and of their sins I (by no means) might-be still mindful.

Jer 31:34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive  [סָלַח  -H5545-salach,  LXX: ιλεως] their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more. 

Heb 8:13 In saying new-quality he-has-made the first (covenant) old-and-it-is-still-old; but the (thing) being-made-old and growing-aged (is) near of-vanishing.



Hebrews ch9
v1 On-the-one-hand therefore the first (covenant) was-having both the worldly holy-place and just-acts of-service.
v2 For (a) booth was-constructed, the first, in which (were) both the lampstand and the table and the plan of-the loaves, one-(booth)-which is-being-said, Holy-place;
v3 But after the second veil (a) booth, the (one) being-said Holies of-Holies,
v4 Having (a) censer made-of-gold and the ark of-the covenant having-been-covered-and-still-covered-around on-all-sides with-gold-objects in which (was) (a) jar made-of-gold having the manna and Aaron's rod, namely-the (one) having-sprouted and the flat-tablets of-the covenant,
v5 But over-above it cherubim of-glory shadowing-down-on the propitiatory; concerning of-which (things) it-is not, according-to (each) part, to-be-saying (things) now.
v6 But of-these (things) thus having-been-and-still-constructed on-the-one-hand with-reference-to the first tabernacle the priests are-entering through all (time) accomplishing the services,
v7 But into the second (booth) the chief-priest alone, once of-the year, not separate-from blood, which he-is-offering in-behalf-of himself and of-the faults-of-ignorance of-the people,
v8 The Holy Spirit making-evident this, the way of-the holy (ones) not-yet to-have-been-manifested (while) of-the first tabernacle still [having] standing,
v9 One-which (is a) parable with-reference-to the season namely-the (one) having-stood-in-and-still-standing-in, according-to which both gifts and sacrifices are-being-offered not being-able, according-to conscience to-make the (one) serving perfect,
v10 Only on foods and drinks and diverse baptisms-of-things, just-acts of-flesh lying (on them) as-far-as (a) season thoroughly-straight.
v11 But Messiah having-come-to-be-alongside chief-priest of-the future good-things, through the greater and more-perfect tabernacle not made-by-hand, this is not of-this creation,
v12 Nor through blood of-he-goats and of-calves, but through (his) own blood he-went-in all-at-once into the holy-places, having-found eternal redemption.
v13 For if the blood of-he-goats and of-bulls and ashes of-a-heifer sprinkling the (ones) having-been-and-still-defiled is-making-holy to the cleanness of-the flesh,
v14 By-how-much more will the blood of-the Messiah, who through (the) eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to-the God, cleanse your conscience from dead works with-reference-to-be-serving (the) living God?
v15 And because-of this he-is mediator of-a-new-quality covenant, in-which-case a-death (is) having-come-to-pass with-reference-to redemption-back of-the transgressions on the first covenant, the (ones) having-been-and-still-being-called might take the promise of-the eternal inheritance.
v16 For where-in-which (there-is-a) covenant, (it-is) (a) necessity (a) death to-be-being-brought from-the (one) having-himself-covenanted;
v17 For (a) covenant on deads (is) firm, since it-is (not) at-any-time being-strong when the (one) having-himself-covenanted is-living.
v18 Whence neither has the first (covenant) been-and-still-is-dedicated separate-from blood.
v19 For of-every commandment having-been-spoken according-to the law by Moses to-all the people, having-taken the blood of-the calves and of-the he-goats with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, he-sprinkled both the little-book itself and all the people,
v20 Saying: This (is) the blood of-the covenant which the God commanded to YOU.
v21 He also sprinkled the tabernacle but even all the vessels of-the public-ministry likewise with-the blood.
v22 And according-to the law nearly all-things (are) being-cleansed in blood, and separate-from shedding-of-blood forgiveness is not coming-to-pass.
v23 On-the-one-hand therefore (a) necessity the copies of-the (things) in the heavens to-be-being-cleansed with-these, on-the-other-hand the (things) themselves in-(the)-heavenlies with-better sacrifices beside these.
v24 For the Messiah went not in into holy (places) made-by-hands, patterns-in-turn of-the authentic (things), BUT into the heaven itself, now to-be-revealed to-the face of-the God in-behalf-of us;
v25 But-not in-order-that he-might-be-offering himself often, as-altogether the chief-priest is-going-in into the holy (places) according-to (each) year in blood belonging-to-another,
v26 Since it-was-essential he suffer often from casting-down (laying-down) of (the) world; but at-this-instant, once he-has-been-and-still-is-manifested upon complete-finish of-the ages with-reference-to (a) disregarding of-the sin through his sacrifice.
v27 And according-to as-much-as it-is-being-laid-away for-the MEN once to-die-off but after this, (a) judgement,
v28 Thus also the Messiah, once having-been-offered with-reference-to bring(ing)-up sins of-many, out-of (a) second (time) he-will-be-seen separate-from sin by-the (ones) waiting-anxiously (for) him with-reference-to salvation.


Hebrews 10
v1
For the law having (a) shadow of-the future good-(things), not itself the image of-the things, according-to (each) year by the same sacrifices which they-are-offering with-reference-to the perpetuity it-is never being-able to-make-perfect the (ones) coming-near;
v2 Since would-they not have-ceased being offered? because the (ones) serving, once having-been-cleansed-and-still-cleansed, (would) still be-having not-one conscience of-sins.
v3
But in them (a) remembrance of-sins according-to (each) year;
v4 For (it-is) impossible (for)
blood of-bulls and he-goats to-be-removing sins.
v5 On-this-account
coming-in into the world he-is-saying: You-willed not sacrifice and offering, but you-yourself-rendered (a) body thoroughly-fit for-me;
v6
You-thought not well (of) total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin.
v7 Then I-said:
Behold I-am-present, in (the) heading of-(a)-little-book it-has-been-written-and-is-still-written concerning me, to-do, the God, your will.
v8 More-above saying that
sacrifice and offering and total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin you-willed not, nor you-thought-well (of), they-which are-being-offered according-to the law,
v9 Then
he-has-said-and-is-still-saying: Behold I-am-present to-do, the God, your will. He-is-carrying-off the first in-order-that the second might-stand;


v10
In which will we-are having-been-made-holy-and-are-still-holy through the offering all-at-once of-the body of-the Messiah Jesus.


v11 And on-the-one-hand
every priest has-stood-and-still-stands publicly-ministering according-to (each) day and often offering the same sacrifices, they-which are never being-able to-lift sins from-around (them);
v12
He, on-the-other-hand having-offered one sacrifice in-behalf-of sins with-reference-to the perpetuity (was) seated in right (hand) of-the God,
v13 Henceforth waiting-long till his enemies might-be-placed (a) footstool of his feet.
v14
For by-one offering he-has-made-perfect-and-still-makes-perfect with-reference-to the  perpetuity the (ones) being-made-holy.
v15 But
the Holy Spirit also is-witnessing to-us; for after to-have-said-before-and-still-saying;
v16
This (is) the covenant which I-myself-shall-covenant with them after those days, Jehovah is saying: Giving my laws on their hearts, and on their intellects I-shall-inscribe them,
v17 And of-
their sins and their lawlessnesses I-shall by-no-means still be-mindful.
v18 But
where-in-which forgiveness of-these, (there is) not-still (an) offering in-behalf-of sins.
v19
Having therefore brothers, boldness-of-speech with-reference-to the entering-in of-the holy-ones in the blood of-Jesus,
v20
Which (entering-in) he-dedicated for-us (a) way recently-slain and living, through the veil, this is his flesh,
v21
And (having) (a) great priest upon the household of-the God,


v22
Let-us-be-going-to (God) with (an) authentic heart in certainty of-trust, (having) the hearts having-been-sprinkled-and-still-sprinkled from (an) evil conscience and (having) the body having-been-and-still-bathed with-clean water;
v23
Let-us-be-holding-fast the confession of-the hope unwavering, for the (one) having-himself promised (is) trustworthy,
v24
And let-us-be-taking-note-of one-another with-reference-to (an) irritation of-charity and of-fine works,
v25
Not abandoning the leading-together-completely of-ourselves, according-as custom with-certain-ones, BUT comforting, and by-this-much more for-as-long-as YOU-are-looking-to the day drawing-near.
v26 For of our
sinning voluntarily after (we) took the thorough-knowledge of-the truth, no-more (a) sacrifice concerning sins is-being-left-behind,
v27 But certain fearful long-waiting-for of-judgement and zeal of-future fire to-be-eating the (ones) set-over-against.
v28 Some-one having-disregarded
(a) law of-Moses, upon two or three witnesses if-dying-off separate-from pities;
v29 To-how-much of-worse
vengeance are-YOU-thinking will-he-be-thought worthy, the (one) having-trodden-down the Son of-the God and having-considered the blood of-the covenant, in which he-was-made-holy, common, and having-insulted-within the Spirit of-the favor?

We have to be careful because blaspheming the Holy Spirit is the unpardonable sin:

Matthew 12:31 Because-of this I-am-saying to-YOU, Every sin and blasphemy will-be-forgiven to-the MEN; but the blasphemy of-the Spirit will not be-forgiven to-the MEN.

v32 And whosoever might-say (a) word against the son of-the MAN it-will-be-forgiven to-him, but whosoever might-say against the Spirit namely-the Holy, it-will not be-forgiven to-him, neither in this age nor in the (one) future.


 
Cont. Hebrews 10:30 For we-are-knowing-absolutely the (one) having-said: To-me an-avenging, I myself will-repay; and again: Jehovah will-judge his people (Deut. 32:35-36).
v31 (A) fearful (thing) to-fall-into hands of-(a)-living God.
v32 But YOU-yourselves-be-being-mindful-again (of) the former days, in which having-been-enlightened YOU-persevered much contest of-sufferings,
v33 This on-the-one-hand, (ones) being-made-spectacles both with-reproaches and in-tribulations; this on-the-other-hand, having-become partners of-the (ones) thus turning-themselves-about.
v34 For YOU also suffered-together with-the prisoners, and YOU-welcomed the seizing of YOUR goods with joy, coming-to-know yourselves to-be-having (a) better and remaining existence.
v35 Might-YOU not be-casting-off therefore
YOUR boldness-of-speech, one-which is-having great compensation.
v36 For YOU-are-having need of-perseverance in-order-that
having-done the will of-the God YOU-might-obtain-for-yourselves the promise.

John 6:28 They-said therefore to him, What might-we-be-doing, in-order-that we-might-be-working the works of-the God?

v29 The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched.

 

Philippians 2:10 "In-order-that in the name of-Jesus every knee might-bend of-(those)-in-(the)-heavenly and of-(those)-earthly and of-(those)-subterranean,

v11 And every tongue might-acknowledge that Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah with-reference-to glory of-God (the) Father,"

 

Romans 10:8 BUT what is-it-saying? The saying is near you, in your mouth and in your heart; the saying of-the trust which we-are-preaching is this;
v9 That
if you-might-confess with your mouth Jehovah Jesus, and you-might-trust in your heart that the God raised him out-of dead (ones), you-will-be-saved;
v10 For with-heart he-is-being-trusted with-reference-to righteousness, but
with-mouth he-is-being-confessed with-reference-to salvation.
 

 

James 5:15 And the vow of-the trust will-save the (one) being-fatigued, and the Lord will-raise him, and-if he-might-be having-done-and-still-is-doing sins it-will-be-forgiven to-him.

Cont. Hebrews 10:37 For still (a) little moment, the (one) coming will-be-present and he-will not linger,
v38 But my just (one) will-himself-live out-of
trust, and if he-himself-might-shrink-back, my soul is not thinking-well in him.
v39 But we ourselves are not of-shrinking-back with-reference-to destruction, BUT
of-trust with-reference-to possession of-soul.
 

 1 Corinthians 5:1 "Totally prostitution is-being-heard (to-be) among YOU, and prostitution such-as-this, one-which (is) neither among the Gentiles, so-that someone (is) to-be-having (a) woman of-the father."

This is obviously speaking of an individual/s acts in the assembly, yet it also speaks alongside Paul's letter to the Romans concerning spiritual adultery:

 

Romans 7:1 Or are-YOU-being-ignorant, brothers, for I-am-speaking to-(ones)-coming-to-know law, that the law is-exercising-lordship of-the MAN on as-long time as he-is-living?
 v2 For
the woman under-a-husband has-been-and-is-still-bound by-law to-the living husband; but if the husband might-die-off, she-has-been-and-is still-rendered-inactive from the law of-the husband.
 v3 So therefore, while
the husband (is) living, she-will-be-termed (an) adulteress if she-might-become to-(a)-different man; but if the husband might-die-off, she-is free from the law, she (will) not be (an) adulteress having-become to-(a)-different man.

[i.e. one new man in Messiah, Eph.2:15. BUT: if she goes back to the first law of the husband, she IS committing adultery.  Note the new husband is a "different" man from the first husband.]
 v4 So-that, my
brothers, YOU yourselves also were-put-to-death to-the law through the body of-the Messiah, with-reference-to YOU to-become to-(a)-different (one), to-the (one) having-been-raised out-of dead (ones), in-order-that we-might-bring-forth-fruit to-the God.

The New Covenant began at the death of its testator, Jesus.

Hebrews 9:16 For where-in-which (there-is-a) covenant, (it-is) (a) necessity (a) death to-be-being-brought from-the (one) having-himself-covenanted;
 v17 For (a) covenant on deads (is) firm, since it-is (not) at-any-time being-strong when the (one) having-himself-covenanted is-living.

v5 For when we-were in the flesh, the sufferings of-the sins the (sufferings) through the law were-operating in our members with-reference-to the (object) to-bring-forth-fruit to-the death;

v6 But at-this-instant we-were-rendered-inactive from the law, having-died-off in which we-were-being-held-fast, so-that we (are) to-be-being-a-slave in newness of-spirit and not in-oldness of-letter.

Both 1 Corinthians ch5 and Romans ch7 warn against going back under the Sinai (Hagar) covenant (ketubah/marriage contract).     Suggesting a need - for any reason - for further sacrifice reflects a lack of trust.  Yes, each is given a measure of trust (Rom.12:3) and that trust "works both ways".  That is, we have a present and future trust that Jesus' blood cleans us and is all we need, and we have a "past" trust that we don't need any of the Levitical sacrifices anymore.  When we suggest - for any reason - that we need the blood of a different, additional sacrifice, then we sin:

Romans 14:23 "But if the (one) doubting might-eat he-has-been-and-is-still-condemned, because not out-of trust; but every-thing which (is) not out-of trust is sin."

Yet, if any man sin, we have an advocate with the father, Jesus Christ.

- And there is a sin to death, but also a sin NOT to death.

1 John 5:16 If someone might-see his brother sinning (a) sin not to death, he-shall-request, and he-will-give to-him life, for-the (ones) sinning not to death. There-is sin to death; I-am not saying in-order-that he-might-interrogate concerning that (sin).
v17 All unrighteousness is sin, and there-is sin not to death.
IF any man sin,

1 John 2:1  My little-children, these-things I-am-writing to-YOU in-order-that YOU-might not sin. And if someone might-sin, we-are-having (an) advocate with the Father, Jesus Messiah (a) just (one);

So, much of the Messianic assembly is the weaker brother:

Romans 14:1  But YOU-be-taking-to-yourselves the (one) being-weak in-the trust, not with-reference-to discriminations of-deliberations.

Romans 12:3 For I-am-saying, through the favor namely-the (favor) having-been-given to-me, to everyone being among YOU, not to-be-having-opinion-beyond beside what is-essential to-be-having-opinion, BUT to-be-having-opinion with-reference-to be-being-of-sound-mind, as the God parted to-each (a) measure of-trust.

And this is not saying to go with the flow, but rather to be having sound doctrine. If a brother commits spiritual adultery we are not to "be weak" for him and go along with his doctrine.

2 Timothy 2:15 "You-be-diligent yourself to-stand-along-side approved to-the God, (a) workman unashamed, cutting-straight the word of-the truth."
16 "But you-be-standing-around-for-yourself-away-from the profane empty-chatters; for they-will-progress upon much-more of-impiety,"

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In general, I would not classify the Messianic assembly as all infants, but rather include also rebellious teenagers that refuse to hear the law - of Messiah:

Romans 8:2 "For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death."

Proverbs 28:9 "He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination."

The Messianic seeking to be under the Sinai law is committing spiritual adultery, but perhaps not spiritual prostitution.  That is, the Sinai covenant itself is not the cup of the Devil.  The law (Sinai) is good.  However, man cannot meet its requirements, so Messiah Jesus came, shed his blood, died, and was stood again to remove our sin which the law (Sinai) made evident.

On the one hand:

Ecclesiastes 5:1 - Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong.

On the other hand:

1 John 2:1  My little-children, these-things I-am-writing to-YOU in-order-that YOU-might not sin. And if someone might-sin, we-are-having (an) advocate with the Father, Jesus Messiah (a) just (one);

Psalm 130:3 If thou, Jehovah, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?

 v4 But there is forgiveness with thee,

Luke 23:34a " But the Jesus was-saying: Father, you-forgive them, for they-are not knowing-absolutely what they-are-doing."

His charity never fails.

 

And also heard:

Numbers 35:33 "So ye shall not pollute the land wherein ye are:  for blood, it polluteth the land; and no expiation can be made for the land for the blood that is shed therein, but by the blood of him that shed it."

This "land" is the land God gave Israel (vs.9) and in relation to their setting up of refuge cities (vs.11).  However, in this Messianic assembly it was applied to the United States and abortion, and while that is of course bad Messy-antic theology (applying scripture to the USA), the remedy here and there is still found in Jesus:

Again, Romans 7:4 "So-that, my brothers, YOU yourselves also were-put-to-death to-the law through the body of-the Messiah, with-reference-to YOU to-become to-(a)-different (one), to-the (one) having-been-raised out-of dead (ones), in-order-that we-might-bring-forth-fruit to-the God."

 

1 Corinthians 5:7 YOU-purge-out the old leaven, in-order-that YOU-might-be (a) new lump, according-as YOU-are unleavened-breads. For even our passover was-sacrificed, Messiah.
v8 So-that
let-us-be-keeping-the-feast not with old leaven neither with leaven of-malice and of-evil, BUT with unleavened-breads of-sincerity and of-truth.

 

The old leaven:

Matthew 16:6 But the Jesus said to-them, YOU-be-seeing and YOU-be-paying-attention from the leaven of-the Pharisees and Sadducees.

 

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And this brings us near Passover (Haggadah).

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Parashah Pekudei

"accounting of"

His Dwelling Place

That veil was His Flesh!

The then pointed to the now:

The Then: Building up the sanctuary and the priestly garments.

The now: Building up the sanctuary (Body of Messiah) with the priestly garments.

(The Full Armour of the God)

Spelling differences: armour/armor - either is OK!

The Good News:

Revelation 5:9 And they-are-singing-an-ode (a) new (quality) song saying: You-are worthy to-take the little-book and to-open the seals of-it, because you-were-slain and you-bought-in-the-market to-the God in your blood out-of every tribe and language and people and nation,
v10 And you-made them to our God (a) kingdom and priests, and they-will-be-kings on the earth,
 

 

Ephesians 6:11 YOU-clothe-yourselves-in the full-armour of-the God toward YOUR being-able to-stand to the methods of-the devil;
v12 Because the wrestling for-us is not with blood and flesh, BUT with the principalities, with the authorities, with the world-rulers of this darkness, with the spiritual (things?) of-the evil in the heavenlies.
v13 Because-of this
YOU-take-up the full-armour of-the God, in-order-that YOU-might-be-able to-withstand in the day namely the evil, and having-worked-out quite-all (things), to-stand.
v14 YOU-stand therefore
having-girded-yourselves around YOUR loin with truth, and having-clothed-yourselves-in the breastplate of-the justice,
v15 And
having-bound-yourselves-under the feet with preparation of-the good-news of-the peace,
v16 Upon all,
having-taken-up the shield of-the trust, with which YOU-will-be-able to-extinguish all the arrows, namely-the (ones) having-been-and-still-on-fire, of-the evil (one).
v17 And
YOU-receive the helmet of-the salvation, and the dagger of-the spirit, which (spirit) is (a) saying of-God,
v18
Through all prayer and petition, praying in every season in spirit, and with-reference-to it, being sleepless, in all steadfast-endurance and petition concerning all the holy (ones),
v19 And in-behalf-of me, in-order-that (a) word might-be-given to-me in opening of my mouth,
in boldness-of-speech to-make-known the mystery of-the good-news,
v20 in-behalf-of which I-am-being-a-delegate in chain, in-order-that in it I-might-be-bold-of-speech as it-is-essential (for) me to-speak.

 

"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High

Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of Jehovah, He is my refuge and my fortress:

My God, in whom I trust."  - Psalm. 91:1-2

 

1Kings 8:27 "But will God in very deed dwell on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded!"

This might be compared to defining weekly bible reading allotments (Torah portions)...

 

1Kings 9:3 "And Jehovah said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually."

 

Fortunately Jehovah builds the house: 

Psalm 127:1 A Song of Ascents; of Solomon.

Except Jehovah build the house,

They labor in vain that build it:

Except Jehovah keep the city,

The watchman waketh but in vain.

 

1 Corinthians 3:9 For we-are fellow-workers of God; (a) farm of-God, YOU-are (a) building of-God.

1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary  [ναὸς – naos] of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling [οἰκεῖ - oikei] in YOU?"

 

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John 1:1  "The Word was in (the) beginning, and the Word was with the God, and the Word was God."

John 1:14 "And the Word came-to-be flesh, and he-tabernacled among us, and we-beheld his glory, glory as of-(an) only-begotten from (the) Father full of-favor and truth."

 

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Messiah the same yesterday and today and with-reference-to the ages.

[Note that Jesus Messiah doesn't change]
v9 YOU-be not being-brought-away by-various and strange doctrines; for (it is) fine the heart to-be-being-made-firm by-favor, not by-foods, in which the (ones) walking-around were not profited.
v10 We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat.
[Note that this is a change]


 "For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth (שכן) [Strong's 7931] eternity, whose name is Holy:

I dwell  (אשכון) [Strong's 7931] in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite. - Isa. 57:15

this is to say:

"I dwell in a high and holy place, but also I dwell with the broken and lowly of spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the crushed.”

 

John 2:19  "The Jesus answered and said to-them, YOU-break-down this sanctuary, and in three days I-shall-raise it.

v20 The Jews therefore said, In forty and six years this sanctuary was-built, and you yourself-will-raise it in three days?

v21 But that (one) was-saying concerning the sanctuary of-his body.

 

Luke 17:20 But having-been-questioned by the Pharisees, at-what-time the kingdom of-the God is-coming, he-answered to-them and said, The kingdom of-the God is not coming with (a) keeping-alongside;
v21 Nor will-they-say, Behold here, or behold there; for behold the kingdom of-the God is interior of-YOU.

 

Ephesians 5:30 "Because we-are members of his body."

How?

Matthew 27:51 "And behold the veil of-the sanctuary was-split into two, from from-above till below"

 

 

That veil was his flesh!

John 14:6 "The Jesus is-saying to-him, I myself-am the way and the truth and the life.  No-one is-coming to the Father unless through me."

 

Hebrews 10:19-20  "Having therefore brothers, boldness-of-speech with-reference-to the entering-in of-the holy-ones in the blood of-Jesus,

Which (entering-in) he-dedicated for-us (a) way recently-slain and living, through the veil, this is his flesh,"

 

Therefore the veil is spiritual; and so too now, at this time, all the commandments regarding the veil and its related service are spiritual.

Hebrews 13:10 "We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat."

 

Mark 11:16 "And he-was not letting-be in-order-that any-one might-bring-through (an) article through the temple."

 

The sanctuary of God is in the believer. It is important to see in this that Jesus stopped the physical Temple services (Mk.11:16, Jn.2:19-22, Mt.27:51, Heb.10:19-20) -

 

Christ in YOU; YOU in Christ.  YOU in Christ; Christ in YOU.

 

1 Corinthians 3:16  "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary  [ναὸς naos] of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling [οκε - oikei] in YOU?"

v17 If someone is-corrupting the sanctuary of-the God, the God will-corrupt this (one);

for the sanctuary of-the God is holy, which-ones YOU yourselves are

 

Ephesians 5:32 "This mystery is great, but I-myself am-saying with-reference-to Messiah and with-reference-to the assembly."

 

Paul explains this mystery:

2 Corinthians 12:2  I-am-knowing-absolutely (a) MAN in Messiah fourteen years before,--whether in body I-am not knowing-absolutely, or outside the body I-am not knowing-absolutely, the God is-knowing-absolutely, --the (one) such-as-this-having-been-seized till (the) third heaven.
v3 And I-am-knowing absolutely the MAN such-as-this--whether in body or outside the body I-am not knowing-absolutely, the God is-knowing-absolutely,--
 

 

This is the "Christ in you."

Colossians 1:26 "The mystery namely-the (one) having-been-and-still-hidden-back from the ages and from the generations--but now was-manifested to his holy-ones,

v27 To-whom the God willed to-make-known what the riches of-the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Messiah in YOU, the hope of-the glory;"

 

Ephesians 3:14 For-sake-of this I-am-bending my knees to the Father,
v15 Out-of whom every lineage in heavens and on earth is-being-named,
v16 in-order-that he-might-give to-YOU according-to the riches of his glory with-power to-be-made-mighty through his Spirit with-reference-to the inside MAN,
v17 The Messiah to-reside through the trust in YOUR hearts, having-been-and-still-rooted also having-been-and-still-founded in charity.
v18 in-order-that YOU-might-be-quite-able to-apprehend with all the holy-ones what the breadth and length and height and depth,
v19 And-additionally to-know the charity of-the Messiah surpassing [the] knowledge, in-order-that YOU-might-be-filled with-reference-to all the fulness of-the God.
 

 

 

 

YOU in Christ:

Ephesians 2:13 "But at-this-instant in Messiah Jesus YOU, the (ones) at-one-time being far (away), YOU-became near in the blood of-the Messiah.

v14 For he himself is our peace, the (one) having-made the both (places) [Holy place & Holy of Holies] one even having-broken-down the midst-wall of-the fencing-in, the enmity, in his flesh [Hebrews 10:19-20 that veil was his flesh]

v15 Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments in decrees, in-order-that he-might-create the two [Jew and Gentile] in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,"

 

 v16 And he-might-reconcile-in-full the both [Jews and Gentiles] in one body to-the God through the cross, having-killed the enmity in it;
v17 And having-come he-himself-brought-good-news, peace to-YOU to-the (ones) far
[Gentiles] and peace to-the (ones) near [Jews];
v18 Because through him we-are-having the leading-near, the both in one Spirit to the Father.
v19 So therefore YOU-are no-more strangers and dwellers-abroad, BUT YOU-are fellow-citizens of-the holy-places and of-(the)-household of-the God,
v20 Having-been-built-up on the foundation of-the apostles and prophets, Messiah Jesus being chief-corner of-it,
v21
In whom all building-up being-fitted-together is-growing into (a) holy sanctuary in Jehovah,
v22 in whom YOU yourselves also are-being-built-together into
(a) residence of-the God in spirit.
 

2 Corinthians 5:17 "So that if anyone (is) in Messiah, (he-is) (a) new-quality creation; the ancient-things went-past, behold the all-things have-become-and-still-are new-quality."

 

 You in Christ, CHRIST in you:

John 15:3 "Already  YOU  yourselves-are  clean  (ones) because-of the word which I-have-spoken-and-am-still-speaking to-YOU.

v4 YOU-remain in me, and-I in YOU. According-as the vine-branch is not being-able to-be-bringing fruit from itself unless it-might-remain in the vine, thus neither YOU unless YOU-might-remain in me.

v5 I myself-am the vine, YOU the branches. The (one) remaining in me, and-I in him, this (one) is-bringing much fruit; because separate-from me YOU-are not being-able to-be-doing anything."

Review Parashat Bo

Doing the Work of God and Keeping His Commandments:

Jump to: For the Love of God

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah-2-.htm#For_the_Love_of_God

 

John 14:23  The Jesus answered and said to-him, If anyone might-be-cherishing me, he-will-keep my word, and my Father will-cherish him, and we-will-come to him, and we-shall-make abode beside him.

John 14:15   If YOU-might-be-cherishing me, YOU-keep the commandments namely-the (ones) mine.

1 John 3:23 And this is his commandment, in-order-that we-might-trust in-the name of-his son Jesus Messiah and we-might-be-cherishing one-another according-as he-gave commandment to-us.
v24
And the (one) keeping his commandments is-remaining in him and he in him; and in this we-are-coming-to-know that he-is-remaining in us, out-of the Spirit which he-gave to-us.

 

John 10:30 I and the father are one.

 

Mark 12:29 But the Jesus answered him, That first-of-all of-the commandments, (is) you-be-hearing, Israel, Jehovah our God Jehovah is one.

v30 And you-will-cherish Jehovah your God out-of your total heart and out-of your total soul and out-of your total intellect and out-of your total strength.  This (is the) first commandment.

v31 And (the) like second (is) this:  You-will-cherish your neighbor as yourself.  Another commandment greater of-these is not.

 

John 6:28 They-said therefore to him, What might-we-be-doing, in-order-that we-might-be-working the works of-the God?

 

 John 6:29 "The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched."

 

Mark 2:27 And he-was-saying to-them, The sabbath came-to-pass because-of the MAN, not the MAN because-of the sabbath.

v28 So-that the son of-the MAN is Jehovah even of-the sabbaths

 

Note in John Parsons commenary at Parashat Pekudei, he points out that the Tabernacle is called the Mishkan because the word mishkan is derived from the Hebrew word lishkon, which means "to rest", and that the Mishkan "was considered the resting place of the Shechinah."

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Pekudei/pekudei.html

 

Jesus - Yeshua - is our Sabbath Rest:

Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world."

 

Matthew 11:13  "For all the prophets and the law prophesied till John."

 

Lastly:

 

There are no magic worms (Rabbinical nonsense) involved in keeping the commandments of YHVH:

Exodus 36:1 And Bezalel and Oholiab shall work, and every wise-hearted man, in whom Jehovah hath put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all the work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that Jehovah hath commanded.

 

Below, again, a helpful illustration from the book "The Law Prophesied", by R.H. Mount:

http://thewildernesstabernacleofwitness.com/bookthelawprophesied.html

 

 

 

 

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~~~~Feb 21-22, 2014, Mar 13-14, 2015, Mar 4-5, 2016, Mar 25-26, 2017; Mar 9-10, 2018; Mar 1-2, 2019; Mar 20-21, 2020; Mar 12-13, 2021~~~~~

 

Parashah Vayakhel - וַיַּקְהֵל

 

"and he assembled"
Torah portion:
Exodus 35:1-38:20

Haftarah portion:

1 Kings 7:40-50
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

2 Cor. 9:6-11;
1 Cor. 3:11-18
We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so.

In 2015, 2017,and 2018 a double portion, read with Parashah  Pekudei

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see The Sanctuary of the Heart, by John Parsons

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Terumah/Sanctuary/sanctuary.html

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Living the simplicity of earnest trust in Jesus is a good witness to the weak brother.

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God, The Master Gardener, planted a Garden:

Genesis 2:8 And Jehovah God planted a garden eastward, in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.

Genesis 2:15 And Jehovah God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.

 

God showed Moses a pattern for the Tabernacle:

Exodus 25:1 And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, that they take for me an offering: of every man whose heart maketh him willing ye shall take my offering.

8 And let them make me a sanctuary, that I may dwell [וְשָׁכַנְתִּי ] among them. 9 According to all that I show thee, the pattern of the tabernacle [מִקְדָּשׁ], and the pattern [תַּבְנִית] of all the furniture thereof, even so shall ye make it.

 

There was ONE Lampstand in the Tabernacle:

Exodus 25:31 And thou shalt make a candlestick [מְנֹרַת m’norah] lampstand of pure gold: of beaten work shall the candlestick be made, even its base, and its shaft; its cups, its knops, and its flowers, shall be of one piece with it: 32 and there shall be six branches going out of the sides thereof; three branches of the candlestick out of the one side thereof, and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side thereof: 33 three cups made like almond-blossoms in one branch, a knop and a flower; and three cups made like almond-blossoms in the other branch, a knop and a flower: so for the six branches going out of the candlestick: 34 and in the candlestick four cups made like almond-blossoms, the knops thereof, and the flowers thereof; 35 and a knop under two branches [q]of one piece with it, and a knop under two branches of one piece with it, and a knop under two branches of one piece with it, for the six branches going out of the candlestick. 36 Their knops and their branches shall be of one piece with it; the whole of it one beaten work of pure gold. 37 And thou shalt make the lamps thereof, seven: and they shall light the lamps thereof, to give light over against it. 38 And the snuffers thereof, and the snuffdishes thereof, shall be of pure gold. 39 Of a talent of pure gold shall it be made, with all these vessels. 40 And see that thou make them after their pattern, which hath been showed thee in the mount.

 

God showed David a pattern for the Temple:

1 Chronicles 28:19 All this, said David, have I been made to understand [הִשְׂכִּיל ] in writing [בִּכְתָב] from the hand of Jehovah [מִיַּד יְהוָה mi-yahd YHVH], even all the works of this pattern [הַתַּבְנִֽית  LXX:παραδείγματος ].

“the hand of Jehovah” [מִיַּד יְהוָה mi-yahd YHVH] = YHVH Yeshua, the law giver.

20 And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed; for Jehovah God, even my God, is with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until all the work for the service of the house of Jehovah be finished.

Torah portion:

At God’s direction, Solomon made ten lampstands for the Temple:

1 Kings 7:48 And Solomon made all the vessels that were in the house of Jehovah: the golden altar, and the table whereupon the showbread [לֶחֶם הַפָּנִים lechem hapanim] was, of gold; 49 and the candlesticks  [הַמְּנֹרֹות  ha-m’norot; the menorahs] lampstands, five on the right side, and five on the left, before the oracle, of pure gold; and the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs, of gold; 50 and the cups, and the snuffers, and the basins, and the spoons, and the firepans, of pure gold; and the hinges, both for the doors of the inner house, the most holy place (i.e. the Holy of Holies), and for the doors of the house, to wit, of the temple, of gold.

51 Thus all the work that king Solomon wrought in the house of Jehovah was finished. And Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated, even the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, and put them in the treasuries of the house of Jehovah.

 

[לֶחֶם הַפָּנִים lechem hapanim] Strong’s H6440- bread (of) the faces (of God).

There were ten lampstands [הַמְּנֹרֹות  ha-m’norot; the menorah] in Solomon’s Temple.

For some reason, Moses was not shown ten menorahs/lampstands, but instead was shown only one.

The Tabernacle and Temple were to be the dwelling place of YHVH on earth.

 

Hebrews 8:1 But (a) sum on the (things) being-said; we-are having (a) chief-priest such-as-this, who sat in right (hand) of-the throne of-the greatness in the heavens,

v2 (A) Public-minister of-the holy-(ones) and of-the tabernacle, namely the authentic, which the Lord fastened, not MAN.

v3 For every chief-priest is-being-established with-reference-to (his) to-be-offering both gifts and sacrifices; whence necessary this (chief-priest) also be-having something he-might-offer.

v4 If therefore on-the-one-hand he-was on earth, but he-was not (a) priest, (there) being the (ones). offering the gifts according-to the law [νόμον];

v5 They-who are-serving (a) copy and (a) shadow of-the (things) in-(the)-heavenlies, according-as Moses was-and-still-is-divinely-informed of-future (things) to-be-accomplishing the tabernacle; for, you-be-seeing, he-is-stating, you-will-make all-(things) according-to the pattern namely-the (one) having-been-pointed-to for-you in the mountain;

Note all things according to Moses are a shadow- all things, not just the Levitical service or temple sacrifices.

1 Corinthians 10:6 But these-things became our patterns,  with-reference-to us, not to-be desirers of-bad-things, according-as also-those desired.

1 Corinthians 10:11 But all these-things, (as) patterns, were happening to-those, but it-was-written toward admonition of-us, with-reference-to whom the finishes of-the ages has-arrived.

 

Hebrews 10:1 For the law having (a) shadow of-the future good-(things), not itself the image of-the things, according-to (each) year by the same sacrifices which they-are-offering with-reference-to the perpetuity it-is never being-able to-make-perfect the (ones) coming-near;

v2 Since would-they not have-ceased being offered? because the (ones) serving, once having-been-cleansed-and-still-cleansed, (would) still be-having not-one conscience of-sins.

v3 But in them (a) remembrance of-sins according-to (each) year;

v4 For (it-is) impossible (for) blood of-bulls and he-goats to-be-removing sins.

v5 On-this-account coming-in into the world he-is-saying: You-willed not sacrifice and offering, but you-yourself-rendered (a) body thoroughly-fit for-me;

v6 You-thought not well (of) total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin.

v7 Then I-said Behold I-am-present, in (the) heading of-(a)-little-book it-has-been-written-and-is-still-written concerning me, to-do, the God, your will.

v8 More-above saying that sacrifice and offering and total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin you-willed not, nor you-thought-well (of), they-which are-being-offered according-to the law,

v9 Then he-has-said-and-is-still-saying:  Behold I-am-present to-do, the God, your will.  He-is-carrying-off the first in-order-that the second might-stand;

 

“He-is-carrying-off the first in-order-that the second might-stand”:

Romans 7:1 Or are-YOU-being-ignorant, brothers, for I-am-speaking to-(ones)-coming-to-know law, that the law is-exercising-lordship of-the MAN on as-long time as he-is-living?
 v2 For
the woman under-a-husband has-been-and-is-still-bound by-law to-the living husband; but if the husband might-die-off, she-has-been-and-is still-rendered-inactive from the law of-the husband.
 v3 So therefore, while
the husband (is) living, she-will-be-termed (an) adulteress if she-might-become to-(a)-different man; but if the husband might-die-off, she-is free from the law, she (will) not be (an) adulteress having-become to-(a)-different man.

[i.e. one new man in Messiah, Eph.2:15. BUT: if she goes back to the first law of the husband, she IS committing adultery.  Note the new husband is a "different" man from the first husband.]
 v4 So-that, my
brothers, YOU yourselves also were-put-to-death to-the law through the body of-the Messiah, with-reference-to YOU to-become to-(a)-different (one), to-the (one) having-been-raised out-of dead (ones), in-order-that we-might-bring-forth-fruit to-the God.

The New Covenant began at the death of its testator, Jesus.

Hebrews 9:16 For where-in-which (there-is-a) covenant, (it-is) (a) necessity (a) death to-be-being-brought from-the (one) having-himself-covenanted;
 v17 For (a) covenant on deads (is) firm, since it-is (not) at-any-time being-strong when the (one) having-himself-covenanted is-living.

v5 For when we-were in the flesh, the sufferings of-the sins the (sufferings) through the law were-operating in our members with-reference-to the (object) to-bring-forth-fruit to-the death;

v6 But at-this-instant we-were-rendered-inactive from the law, having-died-off in which we-were-being-held-fast, so-that we (are) to-be-being-a-slave in newness of-spirit and not in-oldness of-letter.

 

cont. Hebrews 10:10 In which will we-are having-been-made-holy-and-are-still-holy through the offering all-at-once of-the body of-the Messiah Jesus.

 

 

see also: The New Legalism - Shadow Law and Old Wine

https://www.hebrew4christians.com/Articles/The_New_Legalism/the_new_legalism.html

 

v6 Now on-the-other hand he-has-reached-and-still-has (a) more-diverse public-ministry, by-as-much-as he-is also mediator of-a-better COVENANT, one-which has-been-given-a-law [νενομοθέτηται] on better promises.

NOTE!  The New Covenant has a law – i.e. instruction/Torah.

See Parashah Bo for the rest of Hebrews ch 8.

 

 

 

God dwelt in Jesus:

Colossians 1:12 Giving-thanks to-the Father namely-the (one) having-made YOU adequate with-reference-to the portion of-the lot of-the holy-ones in the light;

v13 Who himself-delivered us out-of the authority of-the darkness and he shifted (us) into the kingdom of-the son of his charity,

v14 In whom we-are-having the redemption-back namely-the forgiveness of-the sins;

v15 Who is (an) image of-the God namely-the invisible, first-born of-all creation,

v16 Because in him [the] all things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the (things) visible and the (things) invisible, whether thrones or lordships or rulers or authorities; [the] all-things have-been-and-still-are-created through him and with-reference-to him;

v17 And he himself is before all (things) and in him [the] all-things have-stood-and-still-stand-together,

v18 And he himself is the head of-the body, of-the assembly; who is (a) beginning, first-born out-of the dead (ones), in-order-that in all-things he himself might-become holding-first-place,

v19 Because (God)-thought-well all the fulness to-reside in him

 

Jesus is called the sanctuary [ναὸς – naos] of the God:

John 2:19 The Jesus answered and said to-them, YOU-break-down this sanctuary [ναὸν], and in three days I-shall-raise it.

v20 The Jews therefore said, In forty and six years this sanctuary was-built, and you yourself-will-raise it in three days?

v21 But that (one) was-saying concerning the sanctuary of-his body.

New Testament portion:

 

And now, the sanctuary of the God is in believers:

1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary  [ναὸς naos] of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling [οἰκεῖ - oikei] in YOU?"

God revealed seven lampstands to John. And Jesus standing in midst of the seven assemblies:

Revelation 1:12 And I-turned-around to-be-looking-at the voice, one-who was-speaking with me; and having-turned-around I-saw seven lampstands made-of-gold,

v13 And in the midst of-the lampstands (one) like (a) son of-MAN, having-been-and-still-clothed-in (a garment) to-the-feet and having-been-and-still-girded-around at the breasts (with a) belt [girdle] made-of-gold;

v14 But his head and the hairs white as wool white as snow, and his eyes as (a) flame of-fire.

v15 And his feet like to-chalcolibanus as having-been-and-still-on-fire (from) in (a) furnace, and his voice as (a) noise [voice] of-many waters.

v16 And holding in his right hand seven stars, and out-of his mouth (a) sharp two-edged sword [ῥομφαία rhomphaia] proceeding-out, and his countenance as the sun appearing in its power.

v17 And when I-saw him, I-fell to his feet as dead; and he placed his right hand on me saying: You-be not fearing:  I myself am [ ἐγώ εἰμι ego eimi] the first and the last,

v18 And the (one) living, and I-became dead and behold I-am living into the ages of-the ages, and I-am-having the keys of-the death and of-the Hades.

v19 You-write therefore things-which you-saw and things-which they-are and things-which it-is-about to-come-to-pass after these-things,

v20 The mystery of-the seven stars which you-saw on my right (hand), and the seven lampstands, namely-the (ones) made-of-gold. The seven stars they-are messengers of-the seven assemblies, and the lampstands they-are the seven assemblies.

 

2 Corinthians 9:1 For on-the-one-hand concerning the ministry, the (one) with-reference-to the holy-ones, it-is excessive for-me to-be-writing to-YOU;
v2 For I-am-knowing-absolutely YOUR eagerness which in-behalf-of YOU I-am-boasting to-Macedonians that Achaia has-been-made-ready-and-is-still-ready from last-year, and YOUR zeal excited the many-more.
v3 But I-sent the brothers, in-order-that our boast, the (one) in-behalf-of YOU might not be-emptied in this part, in-order-that according-as I-was-saying YOU-might-be (ones) having-been-and-still-made-ready,
v4 Lest by-any-means if Macedonians might-come with me and might-find YOU not-made-ready we ourselves-might-be-disgraced, in-order-that we-might not be-saying YOU, in this reality of-the reason-to-boast.
v5 I therefore-considered (it) necessary to-entreat the brothers in-order-that they-might-go-before into YOU and they-might-render-thoroughly-fit-before YOUR blessing having-been-promised-before-and-still-promised, this to-be prepared thus as blessing and not as covetousness.
v6 But this, the (one) sowing sparingly also will-harvest sparingly, and the (one) sowing on blessings will-harvest also on blessings.
v7
Each (one) according-as he-has-selected-before-and-still-selects by-the heart, not out-of grief or out-of necessity; for the God is-cherishing (an) hilarious giver.
v8 But the God is-having-power (to cause) all favor to-exceed with-reference-to YOU, in-order-that always having all self-sufficiency in all YOU-might-be-exceeding with-reference-to all good work,
v9 According-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written: He-scattered, he-gave to-the poor, his justice is-remaining with-reference-to the age.
v10 But the (one) supplying-additionally seed to-the (one) sowing also bread with-reference-to eating will-supply and will-multiply YOUR seed and will-grow the products of-YOUR justice;

 

v11 (Ones) being-made-rich in all with-reference-to all simplicity one-which is-working-out through us (a) giving-of-thanks to-the God;
v12 Because the ministry of-this public-ministry is not only filling-up-by-adding the things-lacking of-the holy-ones, BUT also (is)
exceeding through many givings-of-thanks to-the God;

v13 Through
the proof of-this ministry, (ones) glorifying the God on the subjection of-YOUR confession with-reference-to the good-news of-the Messiah and on (the) simplicity of-the participation with-reference-to them and with-reference-to all,
v14 And on their petition in-behalf-of YOU, longing-for YOU because-of t
he surpassing favor of-the God upon YOU.
v15
Favor by-the God upon his indescribable gratuity.

 

 

But, even if you don't have the trust to move a mountain,

even if your trust in Jesus amounts to straw,

even still, Jesus saves you.

 

1 Corinthians 3:1 And-I, brothers, was not able to-speak to-YOU as to-spiritual (ones) BUT as to-fleshy (ones), as to-infants in Messiah.
v2 I-gave YOU milk to-drink, not food; for YOU-were not-yet being-able, BUT neither yet now are-YOU-being-able,
v3 For YOU-are still fleshly. For where-in-which among YOU (there-is) jealously and quarrel(ing) and dissensions are-YOU NOT fleshly and YOU-are-walking-around according-to MAN?
v4 For at-the-time-that anyone might-be-saying: On-the-one-hand I myself-am of-Paul, but (a) different (one) I (am) of-Apollos, are-YOU not MEN?
v5 What therefore is Apollos? But what is Paul? BUT ministers through whom YOU-trusted, even as the Lord gave to-each (one).
v6 I myself planted, Apollos gave-to-drink, BUT the God was-making grow.
v7 So-that neither is the (one) planting anything nor the (one) giving-to-drink, BUT God the (one) making-grow.
v8 But the (one) planting and the (one) giving-to-drink are one, but each will-take (his) own reward according-to (his) own labor.
v9 For we-are fellow-workers of God; (a) farm of-God,
YOU-are (a) building of-God.
v10 According-to
the favor of-the God namely-the (favor) having-been-given to me I-placed (a) foundation as (a) wise chief-builder, but another is-building-up. But let each (one) be-looking how he-is-building-up.
v11 For
no-one is-being-able to-place another foundation beside the (one) being-laid, who is Jesus the Messiah.
v12 But if someone is-building-up on this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, woods, grass, straw,
v13 The work of-each (one) will-become manifest; for the day will-make (it) evident, because it-is-being-uncovered with fire, and (what) the work of-each (one) is like, the fire itself will-prove.
v14 If the work of-someone is-remaining, which he-built-up, he-will-take reward;
v15 If the work of-someone will-be-burned-up, he-will-be-disadvantaged, but he himself will-be-saved, but thus as through fire.

 

1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary  [ναὸς – naos] of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling [οἰκεῖ - oikei] in YOU?"


v17 If someone is-corrupting
the sanctuary of-the God, the God will-corrupt this (one); for the sanctuary of-the God is holy, which-ones YOU yourselves are.
v18 Let no-one be-deluding himself; if someone is-seeming to-be wise among YOU in this age, let-him-become stupid, in-order-that he-might-become wise.
v19 For
the wisdom of-this world is stupidity beside the God. For it-has-been-and-is-still-written: The (one) grasping the wise (ones) in their craftiness;
v20 And again: Jehovah is-coming-to-know the deliberations of-the wise, that they-are aimless.
v21 So-that let no-one be-boasting in MEN; for all-things are YOUR'S.
v22 Whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas, or (a) world or life or death, or things-having-stood-in-and-still-standing-in or things-future, all-things are YOUR'S,
v23 But YOU of-Messiah, but Messiah of-God.

 

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This week's portion details (for the second time in scripture) the Tabernacle's construction.

It's important to make the distinction between the holy and the profane.

 

Luke 22:20 "And in-the-same-way the cup after to-partake-supper, saying, This cup (is) the new-quality covenant in my blood, the-(one) being-poured-out in-behalf-of YOU."

Thus:

1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary  [ναὸς – naos] of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling [οἰκεῖ - oikei] in YOU?"

Thus:

Hebrews 13:10  "We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat."

 

Corinthians 9:7 Each (one) according-as he-has-selected-before-and-still-selects by-the heart, not out-of grief or out-of necessity; for the God is-cherishing (an) hilarious giver.

2 Corinthians 9:12 Because the ministry of-this public-ministry is not only filling-up-by-adding the things-lacking of-the holy-ones, BUT also (is) exceeding through many givings-of-thanks to-the God;

Hebrews 13:15 Through him therefore let-us-be-bringing-up (a) sacrifice of-acclaim through all (time) to-the God, this is fruit of-lips confessing to his name.

v16 But of-the doing-well and participation YOU-be not forgetting; for with-sacrifices such-as-these the God is-being-well-pleased.

 

 

Our New Covenant "offering" is our prayer, which scripture says is "incense before the Lord".

 

Have you brought your offering of thanksgiving to the LORD today?

A third Temple is not necessary for this:

Hebrews 10:5 On-this-account coming-in into the world he-is-saying: You-willed not sacrifice and offering, but you-yourself-rendered (a) body thoroughly-fit for-me;

 

Hebrews 10:19 Having therefore brothers, boldness-of-speech with-reference-to the entering-in of-the holy-ones in the blood of-Jesus,

v20 Which (entering-in) he-dedicated for-us (a) way recently-slain and living, through the veil, this is his flesh

 

Romans 10:8 BUT what is-it-saying? The saying is near you, in your mouth and in your heart; the saying of-the trust which we-are-preaching is this;(Deuteronomy 30:14)
 v9 That if you-might-confess with your mouth Jehovah Jesus, and you-might-trust in your heart that the God raised him out-of dead (ones), you-will-be-saved;
 v10 For with-heart he-is-being-trusted with-reference-to righteousness, but with-mouth he-is-being-confessed with-reference-to salvation.
 v11 For the scripture is-saying: Every one trusting on him will not be-disgraced.
(Isaiah 28:16)
 v12 For (there) is not strict-order both of-Jew and of Greek. For the same Jehovah of-all, being-rich with-reference-to all the (ones) calling-on him;
 v13
For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved. (Joel 2:32)

 

Psalm 141:2  Let my prayer be set forth as incense before thee;

The lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

v3  Set a watch, O Jehovah, before my mouth;

Keep the door of my lip

 

Revelation 5:8 And when he-took the little-book, the four living-creatures and the twenty four elders fell in-sight of-the lamb, each having (a) kithara and pans made-of-gold being-loaded of-incenses which are the prayers of-the holy (ones).

 

Revelation 8:2 And I-saw the seven angels the (ones) having-stood-and-still-standing in-sight of-the God, and seven trumpets were-given to-them.

v3 And another angel came and he-was-stood on the altar holding (a) censer-for-frankincense made-of-gold, and much incenses was-given to-him, in-order-that he-might-give (them) for-the prayers of-all the holy-ones, upon the altar, namely-the (one) made-of-gold, namely-the (one) in-sight of-the throne.

v4 And the smoke of-the incenses ascended for-the prayers of-the holy-ones out-of (the) hand of-the angel in-sight of-the God.

v5 And the angel has-taken-and-still-is-having the censer, and he-loaded it out-of the fire of-the altar and he-cast into the earth; and there-came-to-pass-for-themselves thunders and voices and lightnings and (an) earthquake.

Note here the prayers are not the incense, but rather that the incenses were given FOR the prayers.

 

Those serving the shadow tabernacle, that is the physical tabernacle (Old Covenant), cannot approach the altar (New Covenant) wherein believers in Jesus/Yeshua partake.  Their physical "Torah Observance" constitutes unneeded sacrifice...but they are often even bringing it to the wrong place.  If they bring an unneeded sacrifice to Yeshua YHVH, His grace will abound.  But they have to be in the right place...in the heart...otherwise He says "I don't know you."

I realize that for some this is a hard word to hear.

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The work of God is that you trust in Jesus.

John 6:29  The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched.

 

Trust comes through Hearing (shema), and Hearing comes through the Word of God (Jesus).

John 1:1 The Word was in (the) beginning, and the Word was with the God, and the Word was God.

John 1:14  And the Word came-to-be flesh, and he-tabernacled among us, and we-beheld his glory, glory as of-(an) only-begotten from (the) Father full of-favor and truth.

 

Romans 10:17  "So the trust (is) out-of hearing, but the hearing (is) through saying of-Messiah.” (or “of-God”? MMS vary. Jesus IS God.)

Hebrews 1:1  "The God having-spoken long-ago in-many-portions and in-many-manners to-the fathers in the prophets

v2 Spoke to-us on last of these days in Son, whom he-placed heir of-all (things), through whom also he-made the ages;

 

Study to show yourself approved unto God:

2 Timothy 2:15 "You-be-diligent yourself to-stand-along-side approved to-the God, (a) workman unashamed, cutting-straight the word of-the truth."
 16 "But you-be-standing-around-for-yourself-away-from the profane empty-chatters; for they-will-progress upon much-more of-impiety,"

Hence: study the decrees/sayings/words of Jesus.

 

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Parashah Ki Tisa -

כִּי תִשָּׂא

"when you take"
Torah portion:
Exodus 30:11 - 34:35

Numbers 19:1-22 Parah

Haftarah portion:

1 Kings 18:1-39

Ezekiel 36:16-38 Parah
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

2 Corinthians 3:1-18

(We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so.)

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“double portion”

יְהוָה | יְהוָה

Exodus 34:6 " And Jehovah passed by before him, and proclaimed, Jehovah, Jehovah, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness and truth,"

 

Let's see about that disjunctive mark.

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Torah portion: Change

 

Exodus 32:7 And Jehovah spake unto Moses, Go, get thee down; for thy people, that thou broughtest up out of the land of Egypt, have corrupted themselves: 8 they have turned aside quickly out of the way which I commanded them: they have made them a molten calf, and have worshipped it, and have sacrificed unto it, and said, These are thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt. 9 And Jehovah said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people: 10 now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation.

 

Moses intercedes:

11 And Moses besought Jehovah his God, and said, Jehovah, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, that thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power and with a mighty hand? 12 Wherefore should the Egyptians speak, saying, For evil did he bring them forth, to slay them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth? Turn from thy fierce wrath, and repent of this evil against thy people. 13 Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, thy servants, to whom thou swarest by thine own self, and saidst unto them, I will multiply your seed as the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have spoken of will I give unto your seed, and they shall inherit it forever.

Exodus 32:14  "And Jehovah repented of the evil which he said he would do unto his people."

 

Exodus 32:15  And Moses turned, and went down from the mount, with the two tables of the testimony in his hand; tables that were written on both their sides; on the one side and on the other were they written. 16 And the tables were the work of God, and the writing was the writing of God, graven upon the tables.

 

17 And when Joshua heard the noise of the people as they shouted, he said unto Moses, There is a noise of war in the camp. 18 And he said, It is not the voice of them that shout for mastery, neither is it the voice of them that cry for being overcome; but the noise of them that sing do I hear. 19 And it came to pass, as soon as he came nigh unto the camp, that he saw the calf and the dancing: and Moses’ anger waxed hot, and he cast the tables out of his hands, and brake them beneath the mount. 20 And he took the calf which they had made, and burnt it with fire, and ground it to powder, and strewed it upon the water, and made the children of Israel drink of it.

Moses intercedes:

30 And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses said unto the people, Ye have sinned a great sin: and now I will go up unto Jehovah; peradventure I shall make atonement for your sin. 31 And Moses returned unto Jehovah, and said, Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold. 32 Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin—; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written.

33 And Jehovah said unto Moses, Whosoever hath sinned against me, him will I blot out of my book. 34 And now go, lead the people unto the place of which I have spoken unto thee: behold, mine angel shall go before thee; nevertheless in the day when I visit, I will visit their sin upon them. 35 And Jehovah smote the people, because they made the calf, which Aaron made.

 

Exodus 33:7 Now Moses used to take the tent and to pitch it without the camp, afar off from the camp; and he called it, The tent of meeting. And it came to pass, that every one that sought Jehovah went out unto the tent of meeting, which was without the camp. 8 And it came to pass, when Moses went out unto the Tent, that all the people rose up, and stood, every man at his tent door, and looked after Moses, until he was gone into the Tent. 9 And it came to pass, when Moses entered into the Tent, the pillar of cloud descended, and stood at the door of the Tent: and Jehovah spake with Moses. 10 And all the people saw the pillar of cloud stand at the door of the Tent: and all the people rose up and worshipped, every man at his tent door. 11 And Jehovah spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his minister Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the Tent.

 

12 And Moses said unto Jehovah, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know [a]whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found favor in my sight. 13 Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found favor in thy sight, show me now thy ways, that I may know thee, to the end that I may find favor in thy sight: and consider that this nation is thy people. 14 And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.

The sin of the golden calf shows that the Sinai Covenant/law was not enough.

and that directs us to the New Testament "portion" (Jesus).

And God’s Merciful Change.

 

Exodus  33:17 And Jehovah said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken; for thou hast found favor in my sight, and I know thee by name. 18 And he said, Show me, I pray thee, thy glory. 19 And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and will proclaim the name of Jehovah before thee; and I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy.

20 And he said, Thou canst not see my face; for man shall not see me and live.

John 4:24 The God (is) spirit, and it-is essential the (ones) worshipping him to-be-worshipping in spirit and truth.

2Corinthians 3:17 But the Lord is the Spirit; but the-place-where the Spirit of-Jehovah (is), there (is) freedom.

21 And Jehovah said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon the rock: 22 and it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a cleft of the rock, and will cover  thee with my hand until I have passed by: 23 and I will take away my hand, and thou shalt see my back; but my face shall not be seen.

Isaiah 53:1  Who hath believed our message? and to whom hath the arm of Jehovah been revealed?


 
Exodus 17:5 And Jehovah said unto Moses, Pass on before the people, and take with thee of the elders of Israel; and thy rod, wherewith thou smotest the river, take in thy hand, and go. 6 Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel.

 

1 Corinthians 10:4 "And they all drank the same spiritual drink; for they-were-drinking out-of (a) spiritual rock following, but the rock was the Messiah."

 

Christ died once for all (1Pe.3:18, Rom. 6:10), there is no more sacrifice for sin (Heb.10:26).  Now the sacrifice/prayer/petition is with the lips (Heb. 13:15,16).  Just ask and you shall (future) receive (John 16:24).  Moses was in error (for our instruction) when he struck the rock (Christ) a second time, which portrayed in type a second sacrifice of Christ:

 Numbers 20:7 And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, 8 Take the rod, and assemble the congregation, thou, and Aaron thy brother, and speak ye unto the rock before their eyes, that it give forth its water; and thou shalt bring forth to them water out of the rock; so thou shalt give the congregation and their cattle drink. 9 And Moses took the rod from before Jehovah, as he commanded him.

10 And Moses and Aaron gathered the assembly together before the rock, and he said unto them, Hear now, ye rebels; shall we bring you forth water out of this rock? 11 And Moses lifted up his hand, and smote the rock with his rod twice: and water came forth abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their cattle. 12 And Jehovah said unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed not in me, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them.

New Testament portion:  Change

 

The Diminishing Glory

The Mosaic Covenant had a diminishing glory which was a relative darkness when compared to The Light of the New Covenant:

Exodus 34:29 And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of the testimony in Moses’ hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses knew not that the skin of his face shone by reason of his speaking with him. 30 And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to come nigh him. 31 And Moses called unto them; and Aaron and all the rulers of the congregation returned unto him: and Moses spake to them. 32 And afterward all the children of Israel came nigh: and he gave them in commandment all that Jehovah had spoken with him in mount Sinai. 33 And when Moses had done speaking with them, he put a veil on his face. 34 But when Moses went in before Jehovah to speak with him, he took the veil off, until he came out; and he came out, and spake unto the children of Israel that which he was commanded. 35 And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses’ face shone; and Moses put the veil upon his face again, until he went in to speak with him.

 

2Corinthians 3:7 But if the ministry of-the death having-been-and-still-engraved in letters in stones came-to-pass with glory, so-that the sons of-Israel (were) not to-be-being-able to-stare with-reference-to the face of-Moses because-of the glory of-his face, the (glory) being-rendered-inactive,
 v8 How will NOT rather
the ministry of-the Spirit be with glory?
 v9 For if
the ministry of-the condemnation (is) glory, by-much more the ministry of-the righteousness is-exceeding in-glory.
 v10 For even the (thing) having-been-and-still-glorified has not been-and-is-still not glorified in this part on-account of the surpassing glory.
 v11 For if
the (thing) being-rendered-inactive (is) through glory, by-much more the (thing) remaining (is) in glory.
 v12 Having therefore
hope such-as-this we-are-using much boldness-of-speech,
 v13 And not even-as
Moses was-putting (a) covering on his face, toward the sons of Israel not to-stare with-reference-to the finish of-the (thing) being-rendered-inactive.
 v14 BUT
their thoughts were-petrified. For until the today day the same covering is-remaining on the reading of-the old covenant, (it) not being-discovered that in Messiah it-is-being-rendered-inactive.
 v15 BUT till today at-which-time
Moses is-being-read (a) covering is-lying on their heart;
 v16 But at-which-time if
it-might-turn-around to Jehovah the covering is-being-lifted-from-around (it).
 v17 But
the Lord is the Spirit; but the-place-where the Spirit of-Jehovah (is), there (is) freedom.

 

Sh'ma: "YOU-be-hearing him"

Mark 9:2 And after six days the Jesus is-taking-along-with-him the Peter and the James and the John, and he-is-bringing them up into (a) high mountain privately alone. And he-was-transformed in-front of-them;
v3 And his garments became glistening, very white as snow, such-as (a) fuller on the earth is not being-able to-whiten.
v4 And
*Elias together-with *Moses was-seen by-them, and they-were speaking-together with-the Jesus.

[Moses did make it into the Promised Land. This verifies Ex.33:14 - that God’s presence – YHVH Yeshua -was with Moses and that he was given rest.]
v5 And the Peter having-answered is-saying to-
the Jesus, Rabbi, it-is fine (for) us to-be here, and let-us make three booths, one for-you, and one for-Moses, and one for-Elias.
v6 For he-was not knowing-absolutely what he-might-speak, for they-were (ones)-frightened.
v7 And (there)-came-to-be
(a) cloud overshadowing them; and (a) voice came out-of the cloud, saying, This is my son the (one) cherished: YOU-be-hearing him.
v8 And abruptly having-looked-around
they no-more saw any-one, BUT the Jesus only with themselves.
 

*Elias (Elijah) may be seen as representing the Prophets and Moses as representing the Law:

Matthew 11:12 But from the days of-John the Baptist till just-now, the kingdom of-the heavens is-being-forced (βιαζεται, G971), and forceful-(ones) (βιασται, G973) are-seizing (αρπαζουσιν, G726) it.
v13 For all
the prophets and the law prophesied till John.
v14 And
if YOU-are-willing to-receive, he himself-is Elijah the (one) future to-be-coming.
v15 The
(one) having ears to-be-hearing, let-him-be-hearing.

See The Law, the Prophets, and the Gospel

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#The_Law,_The_Prophets,_&_The_Gospel

 

 

Torah portion:

 

Exodus 31:12-14 "And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

13 Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily ye shall keep my sabbaths: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that ye* may know that I am Jehovah who sanctifieth you.

14 Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that profaneth it shall surely be put to death; for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.

 

 

John 5:5 But (a) certain MAN was there having thirty-eight years in the weakness.
v6
The Jesus having-seen this (one) lying-down, and having-come-to-know that he-is-having much time already, he-is-saying to-him, Are-you-being-willing to-become healthy?
v7 The (one) being-weak answered to-him, Lord, I-am not having (a) MAN, in-order-that at-the-time-that the water might-be-disturbed he-might-be-casting me into the swimming-pool; but in which (time) I myself-am-coming another is-descending before me.

 

v8 Jesus is-saying to-him, You-arise-for-yourself, you-lift-up your mattress, and you-be-walking-around.
v9 And immediately the MAN became healthy, and he-lifted-up his mattress, and he-was-walking-around; but it-was (a) Sabbath in that day.
v10
The Jews therefore were-saying to-the (one) having-been-and-still-healed, It is Sabbath, it-is not legitimate for-you to-lift-up the mattress. [Torah portion: Ex.31:12-14]
v11 He-answered to-them, The (one) having-made me healthy, that (one) said to-me, You-lift-up your mattress, and you-be-walking-around.
v12 They interrogated him therefore, Who is the MAN, namely-the (one) having-said to-you, You-lift-up your mattress, and you-be-walking-around?
v13 But the (one) having-been-cured had not known-absolutely who it-(was), for
the Jesus detached-himself of-(a)-crowd being in the place.
v14 After these-(things)
the Jesus is-finding him in the temple, and he-said to-him, Note, you-have-become-and-still-are healthy: you-be-sinning no-longer, in-order-that something worse might not come-to-pass to-you.
v15 The MAN went-away and told to-
the Jews that the (one) having-made him healthy is Jesus.
v16 And because-of this
the Jews were-pursuing the Jesus and they-were-seeking to-kill him, because he-was-doing these-(things) in Sabbath.
v17 But
the Jesus answered to-them, My Father is-working till just-now, and-I myself-am-working.
v18 Because-of this therefore
the Jews were-seeking more to-kill him, because not only was-he-breaking the Sabbath, BUT also he-was-saying the God (was) (his)-own Father, making himself equal to-the God.
 

Note in vs.18 the Holy Spirit is emphatic: Jesus was breaking the Sabbath.  This is not concerning some legalistic "fence" that the rabbis had built.  In vs. 17 Jesus said "I am working"...vs.9 - "it was the Sabbath"...and note that Exd.31:14 says "any work".  Now while the "work" that Jesus referred to here is certainly "above the law", the work of carrying a mattress appears in violation of the Sinai Law and apparently although Jesus did not carry the mattress, this "work" was credited to him and - at any rate -he admitted doing work on the Sabbath.

 

Jesus did NOT sin;

2 Corinthians 5:21 The (one) not having-come-to-know sin he-made sin in-behalf-of us, in-order-that we ourselves-might-become (the) righteousness of-God in him.

 

 -therefore * the Mosaic Law was already rendered inactive in Messiah:

 

Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

 

2 Corinthians 3:13 And not even-as Moses was-putting (a) covering on his face, toward the sons of Israel not to-stare with-reference-to the finish of-the (thing) being-rendered-inactive.

 

Ephesians 2:15 Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments *in decrees, in-order-that he-might-create the two in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,
 

One way of seeing and hearing this:

* "in decrees":  "You have heard it said.....but I say unto you...." ~Matthew ch5.
 

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Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

The Covenant written in stone - Sinai - has been rendered-inactive in/through Messiah.

It has no glory beside the New Covenant written in our hearts.

 

2 Corinthians 3:1-18
v1 Are-we-beginning again to-be-commending ourselves? Or are-we-needing as some, of-commendatory epistles to YOU or out-of YOU? [No! is the required answer]
v2
YOU yourselves-are our epistle, having-been-written-and-still-written in our hearts, coming-to-be-known and being-read by all MEN,
v3
(Ones)-being-manifested that You;-are (an) epistle of-Messiah ministered by us, having-been-written-and-still-written not with-black-ink BUT with (the) Spirit of-(the)-living God, not in flat-tablets of-stone BUT in flat-tablets (of) fleshy hearts.
v4 But
we-are-having reliance such-as-this through the Messiah toward the God.
v5 Not that we-are adequate from ourselves to-figure anything as out-of ourselves, BUT our adequateness (is) out-of the God,
v6 Who also made us adequate
ministers of-(a)-new-quality covenant, not of-letter BUT of-spirit; for the letter is-killing, but the spirit is-making-alive.
v7 But if
the ministry of-the death having-been-and-still-engraved in letters in stones came-to-pass with glory, so-that the sons of-Israel (were) not to-be-being-able to-stare with-reference-to the face of-Moses because-of the glory of-his face, the (glory) being-rendered-inactive,
v8 How will NOT rather
the ministry of-the Spirit be with glory?
v9 For if
the ministry of-the condemnation (is) glory, by-much more the ministry of-the righteousness is-exceeding in-glory.
v10 For even
the (thing) having-been-and-still-glorified has not been-and-is-still not glorified in this part on-account of the surpassing glory.
v11 For if
the (thing) being-rendered-inactive (is) through glory, by-much more the (thing) remaining (is) in glory.
v12 Having therefore
hope such-as-this we-are-using much boldness-of-speech,
v13 And not even-as
Moses was-putting (a) covering on his face, toward the sons of Israel not to-stare with-reference-to the finish of-the (thing) being-rendered-inactive.
v14 BUT
their thoughts were-petrified. For until the today day the same covering is-remaining on the reading of-the old covenant, (it) not being-discovered that in Messiah it-is-being-rendered-inactive.
v15 BUT till today at-which-time
Moses is-being-read (a) covering is-lying on their heart;
v16 But at-which-time if
it-might-turn-around to Jehovah the covering is-being-lifted-from-around (it).
v17 But
the Lord is the Spirit; but the-place-where the Spirit of-Jehovah (is), there (is) freedom.

(Mt.27:51, Heb.10:19-20, Heb.4:3)
v18 But we all, in-(a)-person having-been-and-still-discovered, (are) (ones) beholding-for-our-selves-in-a-mirror the glory of-Jehovah,
we-are-being-transformed-(into) the same image from glory with-reference-to glory, even-as from Jehovah Spirit.
 

 *

The Sign of the Sabbath

-- is not the Sabbath, but rather the sign is a sign to Gentiles, and the sign is the relationship between God and Israel.

[This is a difficult study area.  Even a review of this material is difficult.]

 

"The Sabbath was never given to the gentiles or to the church."  - Nelson, at the end of the branch.  Grab your saw.  Actually, that's from a Gentile Christian teacher, Ralph Mount, now gone to be with Jesus. See his Apologetics 26, A Haggadah of Hope, pp9,14. (note the Sabbath is the seventh day of the week, but it is ok for Christians to worship on any day of the week.  Worshipping on Sunday does not make Sunday the seventh day, so Sunday, the first day of the week, is not the Sabbath.)

 

The Sabbath was given to the Jew, and God has a reason for doing this that affects (think "God's affection" for) both Jew and Gentile for good....

 

Exodus 31:12-18 ASV - "12 And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, 13 Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily ye shall keep my sabbaths [אֶת־שַׁבְּתֹתַי]: for it is a sign [אֹות] between me and you throughout your generations; that ye* may know that I am Jehovah who sanctifieth you. ["ye" is not in the Hebrew text.]

14 Ye shall keep the sabbath [אֶת־הַשַּׁבָּת] therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that profaneth it shall surely be put to death; for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.

15 Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day is a sabbath [שַׁבַּת H7676] of solemn rest [שַׁבָּתֹון], holy to Jehovah: whosoever doeth any work on the sabbath [הַשַּׁבָּת] day, he shall surely be put to death.

16 Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath [אֶת־הַשַּׁבָּת], to observe the sabbath [אֶת־הַשַּׁבָּת] throughout their generations, for a perpetual [עֹולָֽם] covenant [בְּרִית].

17 It is a sign [אֹות] between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days Jehovah made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested [שָׁבַת –H7673], and was refreshed [וַיִּנָּפַֽשׁ].

18 And he gave unto Moses, when he had made an end of communing with him upon mount Sinai, the two tables of the testimony, tables of stone, written with the finger of God."

John Parsons, at HebrewforChristians.com, states: "The Sabbath is the sign (אוֹת), the identifying mark, of a Jew", in his article "The Sign of the Sabbath".

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Ki_Tisa/Shabbat/shabbat.html

 

“for sign this between-me and-between-you”

כִּי אֹות הִוא בֵּינִי וּבֵֽינֵיכֶם

 

Consider Rashi @Ex.31:12-17:

 (my OCI program doesn't recognize Hebrew...so watch for my errors in the following quotation.)

 

  כי  אות  הות  ביני FOR IT IS A SIGN BETWEEN ME AND YOU—There is a mark of distinction1) in the relation that exists between us, viz., the fact that I have chosen you by letting you inherit for rest that day on which "I" rested, לדעת, TO KNOW-(not, "for you to know", but) for the nations of the world to know through it, מקדשכס   כי  אני  הי THAT I AM THE LORD THAT DOTH SANCTIFY YOU. (14) מות  יומת  SHALL SURELY BE PUT TO DEATH by the judges if there are witnesses testifying to the desecration and if the warning required by law had been given to the culprit immediately before he committed the offence. ונכרתה  SHALL BE CUT OFF [FROM AMONG HIS PEOPLE] by God, if no such warning had been given (cf. Mech.). מחלליה  means, whosoever treats it as חול, ordinary, in so far as its sanctity is concerned2)

 

NOTES

1)    Rashi means that היא  cannot refer to the Sabbath, i. e. that the Sabbath is the sign, for it is preceded by a plural שבתתי. He therefore holds that  היא  is the predicate and אות is its subject, taking the words to signify:  אות, a mark of distinction היא there is (exists) between us etc.

2)  This is the meaning of the Piel of הול, ordinary (the opposite of קדוש) according to Rashi; cf. his comment on   את אביה  היא  מחללת Lev. XXI. 9. The Sabbath itself cannot be profaned; it remains a holy day even though one dis­regards its sanctity. For this reason Rashi does not translate the Piel form by "profaning".

End quote.

 Read this full page of Rashi (ms-word doc)

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Rashi-Exd31-14-17-pp178ALL.doc

Fascinating:

"A SIGN BETWEEN ME AND YOU—There is a mark of distinction1) in the relation that exists between us"

"אות*, a mark of distinction היא  there is (exists) between us etc."

Note: Rashi is  saying that the text should be understood to be saying that there is a mark (or sign) of distinction between the Jew and God.   Note that this distinction is not dependent upon the Jew's ability or desire to keep the Sabbath.

 

*  Note the aleph-vav-tav  אות  (we may see Yeshua, as the aleph and tahv, beginning and end, (but NOT as THE Aleph-Tahv) and in the nail (vahv) we may see his sacrifice) as what distinguishes the Jew - that is, Jesus separates the holy from the profane.  You may see a similarity in Genesis 1:1, between "the heavens" and (=וְאֵת ) "the earth".  That stuff is fun but I don't think always helpful - for instance the aleph-tahv in Gen 4:2 "I have gotten a man, YHVH."  - is likely not speaking of Yeshua in light of Eve's delusion (1Tim2:14).  On the other hand, Eve had partaken of the tree of knowledge and perhaps did think her son Cain was from YHVH through the Word which had previously walked and talked with her and Adam in the Garden of Eden.  Again, Jesus IS the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, which would have correspondence to saying "Jesus is the Aleph and the Tahv" (i.e. the beginning and ending), but NOT "Jesus is the Aleph-Tahv".  I'll note the beginning and end connection - the mark of distinction, Yeshua, at Rom.3:24 in a bit...

With that in mind: 

 

the Sabbath is not the sign

"A SIGN BETWEEN ME AND YOU—There is a mark of distinction1) in the relation that exists between us"

 

 BETWEEN ME AND YOU—There is a mark of distinction.  Again, Rashi says this isn't primarily speaking about the Sabbath, but rather speaks of the apparent relationship between God and Israel.

 

"אות*, a mark of distinction היא  there is (exists) between us etc."

"not, "for you to know", but) for the nations of the world to know through it"

 

The purpose of this relationship between God and Israel is so that the nations will know that it is God that makes Israel holy.  Once again we hear "It is not the Jew that keeps the Sabbath, but the Sabbath that keeps the Jew"...

 

 

"The Sabbath itself cannot be profaned".  Understanding this -also- in Heb.4:3 -Yeshua is our Sabbath rest - he cannot be profaned, he keeps Israel…

 

 

 

Jesus is the mark/sign of distinction.

 

 

"The Sabbath is the sign (אוֹת), the identifying mark, of a Jew." - John Parsons Agreed.

There is no contradiction:  while Rashi is likely correct as to the mathematical reading of the Hebrew, the Sabbath is certainly not the identifying mark of a Gentile, nor of the New Testament assembly, i.e. no one but the Jew is identified by Saturday worship (excepting the Seventh Day Adventist, and they are not Jews).

 

 And in this distinction, there is tremendous grace seen in Exodus 31:13 both to the Jew, and to the Gentile.  Now grace abounds to Jew first, then to Jew and Gentile in New Covenant (believers), and also to Gentiles that at one time were "without".  That is to say there are many "shades" to the Light of grace here to be seen...Microsoft says 256K shades/colors, but I'm OK @1Cor.13:12.

 

Reworded: Now while the Sabbath is not the identifying mark of a Gentile, nor of the New Testament assembly, consider yet in that distinction there is tremendous grace seen in Exodus 31:13 both to the Jew, and to the Gentile. Grace abounds to Jew first (and last, seen in the "redemption-back" power of the propitiatory: Jesus @ Rom.3:24-25), then to Jew and Gentile in New Covenant (believers), and also considering that these Gentiles at one time were "without".

 

Grace to the Gentile because the Sabbath was never given to the gentile yet they too are allowed to be called sons of God:

 

Acts 11:16 But I-was-made-mindful of-the saying of-the Lord,  as he-was-saying:  On-the-one-hand John baptized in-water, on-the-other-hand YOU yourselves-will-be-baptized in (the) Holy Spirit.

v17 If therefore the God gave to-them the equal gratuity as also to-us, having-trusted on the Lord Jesus Messiah, who was-I myself, (one) powerful to-hinder the God?

v18 But having-heard these-things they-kept-quiet, and they-glorified the God saying: So the God also to-the Gentiles gave the repentance with-reference-to life.

 

Grace to the Jews because of the redemption-back effect of Jesus' sacrifice for them throughout time.

 

Scripture @Ex.31:12 states that the Sabbath "is a sign...throughout your generations: that ye may know that I am Jehovah who sanctifieth you.”  Again, see Rashi on what is spoken to whom, but now looking along with that at "I am Jehovah who sanctifieth you.” 

The LXX says: "The-one making you holy." (pres. act. part.)

 

Hebrews 13:12 On-this-account Jesus also, in-order-that he-might-make-holy the people through his-own blood, he-suffered without the gate.

v13 Furthermore-now let-us-be-going-out to him without the encampment, bringing his reproach.

v14 For we are not having here (a) remaining city, BUT we-are-seeking-after the (one) future.

(i.e. Jerusalem from above, Rev.21:10, Gal. 4:26.)

 

Note: vs 12 "he-might-make-holy" from ἁγιάσῃ hagiasa, (aor.act.subj.)   and  - τὸν λαόν ton laon - "the people" = Israel.

 

John 11:50 Neither are-YOU-deliberating that it-is-being-advantageous to-us in-order-that one MAN might-die-off in-behalf-of the people, and not the total nation might-perish.

v51 But this he-said not from himself, BUT being chief-priest of-that year, he-prophesied that the Jesus was-being-about to-be-dying-off in-behalf-of the nation;

v52 And not in-behalf-of the nation only, BUT in-order-that the children of-the God, namely-the (ones) having-been-and-still-scattered-abroad, he-might-gather-together into one.

 Ephesians 2:15 Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments *in decrees, in-order-that he-might-create the two in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,

 

 

@Jn.11:52 “the nation" and "the children of the God" may be understood as Israel.  However, because Gentile believers are also called sons of God (Rom.8:14, Gal.3:26) this may be hopefully understood to inclusively refer to them also.  Keeping in mind that those "namely the (ones) having been and still scattered abroad" were scattered before the cross, and so before the dispersion of Jews at the fall of Jerusalem in AD70.  Of course there were Jews still scattered from the Babylonian captivity and from later conquests of Israel.

 

But moreover:  This passage shows YHVH's lovingkindness....Jesus died for us AND in behalf of the people, the nation (Israel), and children of the God in the past time.  That is, his sacrifice also retroactively “covers” the Jews obedient to the Old Covenant throughout history.  Amazing grace abounds here:

 

Romans 3:24 Being-justified gratuitously by his favor through the *redemption-back namely-the (one) in Messiah Jesus;

v25 Whom the God himself-placed-before, (a) *propitiatory through trust in his blood, with-reference-to (a) demonstration of-his justice because of the letting-go-unpunished of-the sinful-acts having-come-to-pass-before-and-still-existing

 

 * "redemption-back" - ἀπολυτρώσεωςapolutroseos  and *"propitatory" -ἱλαστήριονhilasterion

 

*This is the “redemption-back” (ἀπολυτρώσεως - apolutroseos) power of our Propitiatory (ἱλαστήριον - hilasterion)  Atonement, Messiah Yeshua.  Understand this: Yeshua IS the Propitiatory...His sacrifice REMOVES our sin, and is not just a "covering" as was provided annually at Yom Kippur in the Levitical priesthood.

Regarding "redemption-back" vs. "redeemed", note that Gentile Christians were never under the Mosaic law, and thus would not be "redeemed" from failure to keep the Mosaic law. "Redemption-back" refers to THE redemption-back of Israel to their status at Mt. Sinai before the sin of the golden calf (Hebrews 9:15), AND to the redemption-back of Gentile believers in Yeshua (Jn.8:56 Abraham rejoiced to see Yeshua’s day) to the echad/unity MAN had with God before the fall in Gan Eden (Rom.3:24; Col 1:4; Eph.1:7,14; 4:30; 1Cor.1:30).

BUT ALSO: Redemption is a releasing or forgiving or redeeming action that goes to the beginning of that which caused the impure state to become:  it isn't redemption just for sins after the cross, or that you just did, but rather also redeems you and others -even those already dead - from earlier sins.  Thus, "redemption-back" translates the correct meaning.  Those Old Testament observant Jews that were trusting in YHVH's Word that he would (future) send a Messiah to redeem them are ALSO "covered".  Via “redemption-back”, Atonement (covering) is provided for them ALSO through the blood of the Lamb, Yeshua, our Propitiatory.  However, they have not yet acknowledged Jesus is that YHVH Messiah Elohim (Phil 2:9-11) so they are not YET in sight of the throne (e.g. those under the altar, Rev 6:9).  They will look on Him whom they pierced and mourn (Zech.12:10) and there will be a great conversion at their resurrection.  In this, we may view them as "safe" in the Blood of the Lamb, but not yet "saved"....

In these things, we see the greater love of the Father in providing redemption - back to those that lived prior to the cross.  Further, we may see a greater love in its presentation of the Gospel from the creation (i.e. the Gospel in the Stars, the Gospel in the Garden, the Gospel preached to Abraham (the Akedah), and so forth that all pointed to Jesus and that those trusting (Hebrews 11) in Jesus/Yeshua are already resurrected "alive" with him, just as those that "sleep in Jesus" (1Thes.4).   That may be a difficult concept. Consider that Moses and Elijah appeared with Jesus before the cross in Israel.

 

 

Again: the Sabbath (to the Jew) is a sign (to the Gentiles) "that you (Gentiles) may know that I am Jehovah who sanctifieth you (Jews/Israel.)" (Ex.31:13).  As Rashi points out, it is a sign to the Jew (and) so that the Gentile/nations will know that YHVH makes the Jews holy.  So the Jewish saying "It is not the Jew that keeps the Sabbath, but the Sabbath that keeps the Jew" really is best expressed as "Yeshua, our Sabbath rest, keeps the Jews".  (This presupposes an understanding of "Yeshua, our Sabbath rest" @Hebrews 4:3.)

Yeshua is our Sabbath Rest

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/Shabbat/Sabbath_Rest/sabbath_rest.html
and

LORD of the Sabbath

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/Shabbat/Addendum/addendum.html

by John Parsons

 

related

 

As You Were:

 

 IN summary: The Sabbath was given to Jews, NOT to Gentiles. In this BOTH are blessed to be a part of God's plan. The Jews are blessed to have the sign of the Sabbath (really, this is Yeshua and his redemptive work) preserving them. The Gentiles are blessed to know YHVH Yeshua is the one that makes Israel holy. IF the Gentiles were on the other side of the equation, that is, if they were Jews or proselytes to Judaism, they wouldn't know this....

 

Who is on first -- Bride pride:

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Bride_Pride.htm

 

Further:  Now often heard is that the Gentile believers have become the true Jew. 

 

We understand: "A true Jew is a spiritual Jew (Ro.2:29)".  Correct.  And a true Gentile is a spiritual one (Ro.1:16; 2:9,10)....God makes no distinction thereafter (Ro.2:11)....we are to remain "as you were" (1 Corinthians 7:20).

 

On the one hand, this is often heard from the camp of certain Gentile "Christian" replacement adherents.  On the other hand, it is heard from the camp of certain Gentile "Messianics" that are, in fact, replacement theology adherents also.  The main differences in these camps/sects is that the Christian group says they are the bride of Christ but not under the Old Testament Sinai covenant relationship with YHVH.  And that is half-right, they are not under the law, and half-wrong, they are not the bride of Christ.  The Messianic camp says they are the bride of Christ and are still under all of the Old Testament Sinai covenant relationship with YHVH....except for the parts that they can't do.  And so they are completely wrong, in that they are not the bride of Christ and that they cannot keep the law, which was rendered-inactive with the New Covenant relationship with/in YHVH through Jesus/Yeshua Christ/Messiah.

 

To clarify the Bride:  Believers (Jew & Gentile) in Jesus are His body. See Ephesians ch.5.  HE is the head of the body.  A hand (for instance) cannot marry a head of the same person, as they are already "very united".  Thus Eve was created a wife and was never a bride.  Interestingly, the Holy Spirit distinguishes John - a Jew, a Levite - from "the bride" as "the friend of the bridegroom":

 

John 3:29 The (one) having the bride is bridegroom; but the friend of-the bridegroom, the (one) having-stood-and-still-standing and hearing of-him, he-is-rejoicing with-joy because-of the voice of-the bridegroom, this therefore the joy namely-mine is-having-been-and-is-still fulfilled.

 

This is not to imply that John the Baptist, a Jew, was not a part of Israel, the Bride of Christ.  You be looking at this "one" as a group, i.e. believers in Jesus: " the (one) having-stood-and-still-standing and hearing of-him he-is-rejoicing with-joy because-of the voice of-the bridegroom"

 

as you were

1 Corinthians 7:17 Unless as the Lord parted to-each (one), as the God has-called-and-still-calls each (one), thus let-him-be-walking-around.  And thus I-order-for-myself in all the assemblies.

v18 Was anyone called having-been-and-still-circumcised? Let-him not be-pulling-on; was anyone called in uncircumcision?  Let-him not be-being circumcised.

NOTE! Jews are still Jews.  Gentiles are still Gentiles.

v19 The circumcision is not-one-thing, and the uncircumcision is not-one-thing, BUT (a) keeping of-commandments of-God (is).

v20 Each (one) in the calling in-which he-was-called, in this let-him-be-remaining.

v21 Were-you-called (being) (a) slave? Let-it not be-mattering to-you; BUT if you-are-being-able even to-become free, you-use (it) rather.

v22 For the slave having-been-called in Jehovah is (a) freedman of-Jehovah; and likewise the (one) having-been-called (being) free is (a) slave of Messiah.

v23 YOU-were-bought-in-the-market of-(a)-price; YOU-be not becoming slaves of-MEN.

Note that Gentile Christians are also redeemed through the blood of Jesus Christ.

v24 Each (one) in which (thing) he-was-called, brothers, in this let-him-be-remaining beside God.

Jews are still Jews.  Gentiles are still Gentiles.  see also Come as you are:

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#Come_as_you_are

 

 

related

 

Review from Parashat Eikev

speaking of weddings, brides and what-not

 

Ephesians 2:15  Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments in decrees, in-order-that he-might-create the two in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,



John 3:29
(King James)
He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.

(New King James) He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled.

2 Corinthians 11:2

 (King James) For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present [you as] a chaste virgin to Christ.
(New King James) For I am jealous for you with godly jealousy. For I have betrothed you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
 

However, compare these in the Consistent Translation:

John 3:29 The (one) having the bride is bridegroom; but the friend of-the bridegroom, the (one) having-stood-and-still-standing and hearing of-him, he-is-rejoicing with-joy because-of the voice of-the bridegroom, this therefore the joy namely-mine is-having-been-and-is-still fulfilled.

 

2 Corinthians 11:2  For I-am-being-jealous-(of) YOU with-a-jealousy of-God, for I-myself-joined YOU to-one man to-stand-alongside (a) pure virgin for-the Messiah;

 

"having-stood-and-still-standing" is from: ἑστηκὼς "hesteekos", a form of ἵστημι histēmi

 "to-stand-alongside" is from: παραστῆσαι   "parasteesai"

 

the Consistent Translation's "man", is from ἀνδρὶ "andri"

The Greek text has ἀνδρὶ "andri"

However, for the King James' "husband",  Strong's Concordance @ BlueLetterBible.com here refers to ἀνήρ "aneer"  which the King James translates as man 156x, husband 50x, sir 6x, fellow 1x, not tr 2x

 

The Consistent Translation clarifies that these passages (Jn.3:29; 2Cor.11:2) do not speak of the N.T. assembly as the "bride" of Christ.

Eve was created a wife, and was never a bride (Genesis ch2). 

The N.T. assembly is equated to Eve in Ephesians ch5 (and in that we see that this New Covenant Assembly was created "echad" with Messiah, and was never his bride), where we also may glean that a foot or hand or finger cannot "marry" the head of the same body, as they are already one (echad).  So too the members of the body - the New Testament assembly - cannot "marry" Christ, as they are already one in His body.

There WILL be a marriage ceremony with the Messiah and Israel.  Christians will be there, IN Messiah Jesus.  In order to "thoroughly chew" this meat it may be beneficial recall that Abraham and Jacob were polygamists.  The Rabbis teach that in both cases these men "left" their first wives for a "second" and yet "returned" to cherish their "first" wives later.  Note also that neither men necessarily "divorced" any wives, although that is possible.  (Jewish teaching is that Abraham went into Hagar, then cast her out, then "re-entered" a relationship with her as "Keturah".    Jacob loved Rachel more than Leah, but it is taught that after Rachel died, he came to love Leah, his "first" wife.)

[of course Abraham's first wife was Sarah, and again, he "left" her and went into Hagar, then returned to Sarah, and yet again later returned into Keturah, whom the Jews say is Hagar.  Scripture however says that Abraham "added a wife" and refers to Abraham's "concubines"(plural)]

"Mixed" marriages always seems somewhat culturally (& in genealogy!) confusing, but at any rate, as with the allegory of Hagar and Sarah in Galatians ch4, this shows these relationships to be ordained by God, and give a better understanding of the reality of the present and future holy matrimony between believers, Israel and YHVH.

 

Read again:

Ephesians 2:15  Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments in decrees, in-order-that he-might-create the two in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,

 

Go over and over the book Ephesians, study ch.2 and 5 much, pray for understanding.  It is a great mystery.

 

*

 

Can God change His mind?

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Ki_Tisa/Nacham/nacham.html

by John Parsons

Interesting that the often heard Messianic mantra that "God does not change!" originates in Greek thinking. 

*

 Review:  Still thinking on this:  Jesus worked on the Sabbath.

Still looking at Yeshua & Shabbat.  Thinking just now – Jesus broke the Sabbath by the power of his sayings (dogma, public decree, God spoke “in son” ~ “you have heard it said ---but I say”)....he “broke” Shabbat just as he “broke” temple services....

 

 Note again the death penalty on anyone that does ANY work on the Sabbath.

Exodus 31:14 Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that profaneth it shall surely be put to death; for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.

 

John 5:9,10 - It was the Sabbath.   And Jesus said "I am working":

John 5:17  "But the Jesus answered to-them, My Father is-working till just-now, and-I myself-am-working."

 

"-he-breaking the Sabbath"

John.5:18  "Because-of this therefore the Jews were-seeking more to-kill him, because not only was-he-breaking the Sabbath, BUT also he-was-saying the God (was) (his)-own Father, making himself equal to-the God." 

 

Likewise, with his power (Mk.9:1), Jehovah Jesus (Jn.10:30) stopped the temple sacrifices (Mat. 27:51, Heb.10:19-20, Mk.11:16).

 

Of course, Jesus did NOT sin;

2 Corinthians 5:21 "The (one) not having-come-to-know sin he-made sin in-behalf-of us, in-order-that we ourselves-might-become (the) righteousness of-God in him."

 

 --Therefore the Law was already rendered inactive—

Note that Josephus says the Holy of Holies (the sanctuary-naos of the temple-hieron, was empty (Josephus, The Wars of the Jews, Book 5, ch 5 A Description of the Temple, vs5):

"But the innermost part of the temple of all was twenty cubits.  This was also separated from the outer part by a veil. In this there was nothing at all.

It was inaccessible and inviolable, and not to be seen by any; and was called the holy of Holies"

 

See also Melchizedek:

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#Melchizedek_

 

Matthew 11:13  "For all the prophets and the law prophesied till John."

 

Mark 9:7 "....This is my son the (one) cherished: YOU-be-hearing him."  Moses (law) And Elijah (prophets) were removed. (vs8).  God now speaks "in Son":

 

Hebrews 1:1  "The God having-spoken long-ago in-many-portions and in-many-manners to-the fathers in the prophets

v2 Spoke to-us on last of these days in (a) Son, whom he-placed heir of-all (things), through whom also he-made the ages; [note "( )" designates words not in the Greek text - thus "in Son"]

v3 Who being (a) reflection of-the glory, and impress of his reality, both *bringing all (things) by-the saying of his power, having-himself-made cleansing of-the sins, he-seated (himself) in right of-the greatness in high (places),"

 * -bringing [φέρων] all (things) by-the saying of his power” – Jesus was instituting the New Covenant in his works and words.

2 Corinthians 3:13 "And not even-as Moses was-putting (a) covering on his face, toward the sons of Israel not to-stare with-reference-to the finish of-the (thing) being-rendered-inactive."

 

Ephesians 2:15 "Having-rendered-inactive [καταργήσας] the law [τὸν νόμον] of-the commandments [τῶν ἐντολῶν] *in decrees [ἐν δόγμασιν], in-order-that he-might-create the two in [ἐν] himself with-reference-to [εἰς] one new (quality) MAN making peace,"

 

* "the saying of his power" -Heb.1:3:

* God now speaks in Son (even) "in decrees":  "You have heard it said.....but I say unto you...." ~Matthew ch5.

 

c.f Colossians 2:14 Having-obliterated [ἐξαλείψας] the handwriting [χειρόγραφον] against [καθ’] us *in-the decrees [δόγμασιν] which (handwriting χειρόγραφον) was set-over-against [ὑπεναντίον] us, and he-has-lifted it up-and-it-is-still-lifted-up out-of the midst [τοῦ μέσου], having-nailed [προσηλώσας] it to-the cross [σταυρῷ];

 

*"decrees" - from δόγμασιν - dogmasin

Thayer lexicon: "1. of public decrees"  

The "handwriting" (Torah/Law of the Mosaic Covenant) which was set against Israel was nailed to the cross.  Jesus' (God's) decrees are what obliterated that "handwriting".  The former husband died (Ro.7:1-6). Jesus died and rose again.

Romans 7:1 Or are-YOU-being-ignorant, brothers, for I-am-speaking to-(ones)-coming-to-know law, that the law is-exercising-lordship of-the MAN on as-long time as he-is-living?
 v2 For
the woman under-a-husband has-been-and-is-still-bound by-law to-the living husband; but if the husband might-die-off, she-has-been-and-is still-rendered-inactive from the law of-the husband.
 v3 So therefore, while
the husband (is) living, she-will-be-termed (an) adulteress if she-might-become to-(a)-different man; but if the husband might-die-off, she-is free from the law, she (will) not be (an) adulteress having-become to-(a)-different man. [i.e. one new man in Messiah, Eph.2:15. BUT: if she goes back to the first law of the husband, she IS committing adultery.  Note the new husband is a "different" man from the first husband.]
 v4 So-that, my
brothers, YOU yourselves also were-put-to-death to-the law through the body of-the Messiah, with-reference-to YOU to-become to-(a)-different (one), to-the (one) having-been-raised out-of dead (ones), in-order-that we-might-bring-forth-fruit to-the God.

The New Covenant began at the death of its testator, Jesus.

Hebrews 9:16 For where-in-which (there-is-a) covenant, (it-is) (a) necessity (a) death to-be-being-brought from-the (one) having-himself-covenanted;
 v17 For (a) covenant on deads (is) firm, since it-is (not) at-any-time being-strong when the (one) having-himself-covenanted is-living.

v5 For when we-were in the flesh, the sufferings of-the sins the (sufferings) through the law were-operating in our members with-reference-to the (object) to-bring-forth-fruit to-the death;

v6 But at-this-instant we-were-rendered-inactive from the law, having-died-off in which we-were-being-held-fast, so-that we (are) to-be-being-a-slave in newness of-spirit and not in-oldness of-letter.

 

 Note those who have tasted God's mercy in relation to His new covenant and then "remarry" the old covenant are worse off than before:

Hebrews 10:29 To-how-much of-worse vengeance are-YOU-thinking will-he-be-thought worthy, the (one) having-trodden-down the Son of-the God and having-considered the blood of-the covenant, in which he-was-made-holy, common, and having-insulted-within the Spirit of-the favor?
v30 For we-are-knowing-absolutely the (one) having-said: To-me an-avenging, I myself will-repay; and again: Jehovah will-judge his people.

 

 

Cast out the maidservant AND - her son! This is the Sinai Covenant AND those that follow her - This is not asking, it is a commandment!

Galatians 4:21 YOU-be-saying to-me, the (ones) willing to-be under law, are-YOU not hearing the law?

v24 Which-things are being-allegorized; for these (women) are two covenants, on-the-one-hand one from mount Sinai, bearing with-reference-to slavery, one-who is Hagar.

v30 BUT what is-saying the scripture? You-cast-out the maidservant and her son; for by-no-means will the son of-the maidservant inherit with the son of-the free-woman.
 v31 On-this-account, brothers, we-are not
children of-a-maidservant BUT of-the free-woman.

 

And yet, it is not saying KILL her or even harm her...

Romans 11:28 "On-the-one-hand enemies according-to the good-news because-of YOU, on-the-other-hand cherished (ones) according-to the choice because-of the fathers" - that's God's choice!

 

 One of Jesus’ New Covenantal laws that he decreed applies here:

Matthew 5:43 YOU-heard that it-was-said, You-will-cherish your neighbor and you-will-hate your enemy.

v44 But I myself-am-saying to-YOU, YOU-be cherishing YOUR enemies, YOU-be-blessing the (ones) cursing-against YOU, YOU-be-doing rightly the (ones) hating YOU, and YOU-be-praying in-behalf-of the (ones) mistreating YOU and persecuting YOU;

 

Israel will have a change of heart, and become born from above in the New Covenant relationship with God, and then they will also be the son of the free woman.

 

Zechariah 12:10 And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplication; and they shall look unto me whom they have pierced; and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his first-born.

Romans 11:26  And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written: The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob.
 v27 And this (is) the covenant from me to-them, at-the-time-that I-might-remove-for-myself their sins

 

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Paul's Midrash on the Veil of Moses

by John Parsons

https://hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Ki_Tisa/Surpassing_Glory/Surpassing-Glory-Ki-Tisa.pdf

 

Afterward - Christians and Shabbat

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/Shabbat/Afterword/afterword.html

 

by John Parsons

Important paragraphs:

"Yeshua is our Sabbath Rest"...."Making Sabbath your delight"

 

Note that the "weaker brother" here may  be an Observant Jew or a misled Messianic... on the issue of Shabbat, most Messianics are weak in the sense that they believe Shabbat observance is required.

 

 

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We are reading the Book of Ester @Purim.

Again this year we are passing on the pagan aspects of Purim

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Checking out prayers that were said in the ninth hour in scripture.  Pretty cool.

 

Praying for the Peace of Jerusalem.  May He, Yeshua, come quickly in His Mercy.

 

 

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Addendum: 

Ephesians 2:15  Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments in decrees, in-order-that he-might-create the two in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,

Whether we see

 1. the law of the commandments in decrees was rendered-inactive

or

2. the law of the commandments in decrees was rendered-inactive,

in either case we are certain that the law of the commandments was rendered-inactive.

 

 

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Parashah Tetzaveh - תְּצַוֶּה

"you shall command"


Torah portion:
Exodus 27:20 - 30:10

Deut. 25:17-19 maftir

Haftarah portion:

Ezekiel 43:10-27

1 Sam.15:2-34  Zachor "remember' (read if the Shabbat precedes Purim)
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Hebrews 13:10-17

(We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so.)

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Jesus wore the colors of the veil -  Blue  white   purple  Scarlet   Blue

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Colors-of-Jesus-robes-match-veil.htm

 

Parashah Tetzaveh details that the colors of the high priest's garments matched the colors of the veils and the Tabernacle (the ten curtains).  See Exodus ch. 28.

These are the same colors of robes that Jesus wore during his arrest, trial, and crucifixion.

See last week's portion, Parashah Terumah for details on these materials and colors.

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Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion:

The book “To the Hebrews” is correctly understood as written primarily to Hebrew Christians.

Abraham was a Hebrew הָעִבְרִי ha-ivree Strong’s H5680, or one that crossed-over from paganism to serve the one true YHVH Elohim.

This choice of address then also includes those that are seed of the first Hebrew, Abraham:

Galatians 3:29 But if YOU (are) of Messiah, so YOU-are seed of-the Abraham, heirs according-to promise.

 

Hebrews  13:1 Let brotherly-love be-remaining.

The Law of the Messiah/New Covenant is to love your neighbor as yourself:

John 15:12 This is the commandment namely-the (one) mine, in-order-that YOU-might-be-cherishing one-another, according-as I-cherished YOU.

v2 YOU-be not forgetting of-the love-of-stranger; for through this some escaped-notice (of the fact of) having-entertained angels.

v3 YOU-yourselves-be-being-mindful of-the prisoners as having-been-bound-and-still-bound-together (with them), of-the (ones) being-afflicted as also yourselves being in (a) body.

Cont. Heb.13:4 The marriage (is) honorable among all and the conjugal-bed (is) undefiled; but male-prostitutes and adulterers the God will-judge.

 

v5 The manner (is) not-loving-silver, being-yourselves-sufficed with-the (things) being-alongside; for he himself has-said-and-still-is-saying:  By-no-means might-I-drop you neither by-no-means might-I-abandon you;

v6 So-that being-confident we-are-saying: Jehovah (is a) helper to-me, I-myself-shall not fear; what will MAN do to-me?

The cult of money-love entraps many.

v7 YOU-be-having-in-memory of-the (ones) governing of-YOU, they-who spoke to-YOU the word of-the God, of-whom observing-again the outcome of-the conduct YOU-be-imitating the trust,

v8 Jesus Messiah the same yesterday and today and with-reference-to the ages.

v9 YOU-be not being-brought-away by-various and strange doctrines; for (it is) fine the heart to-be-being-made-firm by-favor, not by-foods, in which the (ones) walking-around were not profited.

The grace/favor of the New Covenant has primacy over the works of the Mosaic Covenant.

v10 We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat.

Those attempting to justify themselves through the works of the Levitical Priesthood and Mosaic Law  are not authorized to partake of the New Covenant’s sacrificial “food”, which is Jesus:

John 6:32 The Jesus said therefore to-them, Amen amen I-am-saying to-You, Moses has not given-and-still-is-giving to-You the bread out-of the heaven; BUT my Father is-giving to-YOU the bread out-of the heaven namely-the authentic (bread).

v33 For the bread of-the God is the (one) descending out-of the heaven, and giving life to-the world.

v34 They said therefore to him, Lord, always you-give to-us this bread.

v35 But the Jesus said to-them, I myself-am [ἐγώ εἰμι ego emi] the bread of-the life:  the (one) coming to me by-no-means might-he-be-hungry, and the (one) trusting with-reference-to me by-no-means might-he-thirst at-any-time.

 

v11 For of-which living-creatures the blood concerning sin is-being-brought-in into the holy-places through the chief-priest, of-these the bodies are-being-burned-(up) without the encampment.

This verse speaks to the Old Levitical service:

Exodus 29:10 And thou shalt bring the bullock before the tent of meeting: and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands upon the head of the bullock. 11 And thou shalt kill the bullock before Jehovah, at the door of the tent of meeting. 12 And thou shalt take of the blood of the bullock, and put it upon the horns of the altar with thy finger; and thou shalt pour out all the blood at the base of the altar. 13 And thou shalt take all the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul upon the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and burn them upon the altar. 14 But the flesh of the bullock, and its skin, and its dung, shalt thou burn with fire without the camp: it is a sin-offering.

Cont. Heb.13:12 On-this-account Jesus also, in-order-that he-might-make-holy the people through his-own blood, he-suffered without the gate.

“The people” most often refers to the nation of Israel. The “redemption-back” quality of Jesus’ sacrifice “covers” even the Jews that God blinded.

Review:  "redemption-back" - ἀπολυτρώσεως -apolutroseos- and "propitatory" -ἱλαστήριον -hilasterion-

 

v13 Furthermore-now let-us-be-going-out to him without the encampment, bringing his reproach.

v14 For we are not having here (a) remaining city, BUT we-are-seeking-after the (one) future.

v15 Through him therefore let-us-be-bringing-up (a) sacrifice of-acclaim through all (time) to-the God, this is fruit of-lips confessing to his name.

At this time, the primary sacrifice of believers is made through Jesus via our lips.

v16 But of-the doing-well and participation YOU-be not forgetting; for with-sacrifices such-as-these the God is-being-well-pleased.

Of course, Christians do not participate with pagan sacrifices:

1 Corinthians 10:20 BUT that what (things) the Gentiles are sacrificing, they-are-sacrificing to-demons and not to-God, but I-am not willing YOU to-be-becoming partners of-the demons.

v21 YOU-are not being-able to-be-drinking (a) cup of-Jehovah and (a) cup of-demons; YOU-are not being-able to-be-sharing of-a-table of-Jehovah and of-a-table of-demons.

 

Neither do Christians participate with the Levitical/Mosaic altar sacrifices:

1 Corinthians 10:18 YOU-be-looking-at the Israeli according-to flesh; are not the (ones) eating the sacrifices partners of-the altar?

 

To us in the New Covenant with Yahweh Yeshua (Jehovah Jesus), participation in the Sinai/(Hagar Gal.4:21-31) Covenant  is spiritual adultery (Ro.7:1-4).   Prudent ones KNOW what both spiritual and physical idolatry, leaven, prostitution is. 


Note the similarity between spiritual adultery and spiritual prostitution
.

Romans 7:1 Or are-YOU-being-ignorant, brothers, for I-am-speaking to-(ones)-coming-to-know law, that the law is-exercising-lordship of-the MAN on as-long time as he-is-living?
  v2 For
the woman under-a-husband has-been-and-is-still-bound by-law to-the living husband; but if the husband might-die-off, she-has-been-and-is still-rendered-inactive from the law of-the husband.
  v3 So therefore, while
the husband (is) living, she-will-be-termed (an) adulteress if she-might-become to-(a)-different man; but if the husband might-die-off, she-is free from the law, she (will) not be (an) adulteress having-become to-(a)-different man. [i.e. one new man in Messiah, Eph.2:15]
  v4 So-that, my
brothers, YOU yourselves also were-put-to-death to-the law through the body of-the Messiah, with-reference-to YOU to-become to-(a)-different (one), to-the (one) having-been-raised out-of dead (ones), in-order-that we-might-bring-forth-fruit to-the God. 

 

Where do you bring your fruit?  To the shadow altar of Sinai? 

1 Corinthians 10:18 YOU-be-looking-at the Israeli according-to flesh; are not the (ones) eating the sacrifices partners of-the altar?

Or to the altar of the God?

Hebrews 13:10 We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat.

 

1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling in YOU?

 

Cont. Heb.13:17 YOU-be-relying-on the (ones) governing of-YOU and YOU-be-submitting; for they themselves are-being-sleepless in-behalf-of YOUR souls as to-be-giving-back-themselves (an) account; in-order-that they-might-be-doing this with joy and not groaning; for this (is) unprofitable to-YOU.

This is in regards to the assembly, and not speaking of civil authorities.

v18 YOU-be-praying concerning us; for we-ourselves-are-being-persuaded that we-are-having (a) fine conscience, in all (things) willing to-be conducting-ourselves rightly.

v19 But I-am-entreating (YOU) more-excessively to-do this, in-order-that I-might-be-restored to-YOU more-quickly.

v20 But the God of-the peace, the (one) having-led-up out-of dead (ones) the shepherd of-the sheep, namely-the great (shepherd) in blood of-(an)-eternal covenant, our Lord Jesus,

v21 To-render YOU thoroughly-fit in every good-(thing) with-reference-to doing his will, doing in YOU the (thing) well-pleasing in his sight through Jesus Messiah, to-whom (be) the glory with-reference-to the ages of-the ages: Amen.

v22 But I-am-entreating YOU, brothers, YOU-be tolerating of-the word of-the entreaty; for even through small-amounts I-sent-an-epistle to-YOU.

v23 YOU-be-coming-to-know our brother Timothy (is) having-been-and-still-(is)-released, with whom if he-might-be-coming more-quickly, I-shall-see YOU.

v24 YOU-greet all the (ones) governing YOU and all the holy (ones).  The (ones) from Italy are-greeting YOU.

v25 The favor (of God be?) with all of-YOU. Amen.

The Grace/Favor of God, i.e. the New Covenant, be with you.  Many of the New Testament writings end with such a hopeful note.

 

 

 

Haftarah portion:

Ezekiel 43 describes a future physical temple to be built.  While the obvious content is either the “3rd” or “4th” Temple (discussed some at Parashah Vayigash), the house/assembly/body of Christ may also be apparent:

 

Ezekiel 43:10  Thou, son of man, show the house to the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities; and let them measure the pattern.

Zechariah 12:10 And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplication; and they shall look unto me whom they have pierced; and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his first-born.

 

Ephesians 5:30  Because we-are members of his body.

 

Cont. Ezk. 43:11 And if they be ashamed of all that they have done, make known unto them the form of the house, and the fashion thereof, and the egresses thereof, and the entrances thereof, and all the forms thereof, and all the ordinances thereof, and all the forms thereof, and all the laws thereof; and write it in their sight; that they may keep the whole form thereof, and all the ordinances thereof, and do them.

 

“make known unto them the form of the house”

John 1:1 The Word was in (the) beginning, and the Word was with the God, and the Word was God.

John 1:14  And the Word came-to-be flesh, and he-tabernacled [σκήνωσεν] among us, and we-beheld his glory, glory as of-(an) only-begotten from (the) Father full of-favor and truth.

 

John 2:19 The Jesus answered and said to-them, YOU-break-down this sanctuary, and in three days I-shall-raise it.
 v20 The Jews therefore said, In forty and six years this sanctuary was-built, and you yourself-will-raise it in three days?
 v21 But that (one) was-saying concerning
the sanctuary of-his body.

 

Hebrews 10:4 For (it-is) impossible (for) blood of-bulls and he-goats to-be-removing sins.

v5 On-this-account coming-in into the world he-is-saying: You-willed not sacrifice and offering, but you-yourself-rendered (a) body thoroughly-fit for-me;

v6 You-thought not well (of) total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin.

v7 Then I-said:  Behold I-am-present, in (the) heading of-(a)-little-book it-has-been-written-and-is-still-written concerning me, to-do, the God, your will.

v8 More-above saying that sacrifice and offering and total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin you-willed not, nor you-thought-well (of), they-which are-being-offered according-to the law,

v9 Then he-has-said-and-is-still-saying:  Behold I-am-present to-do, the God, your will.  He-is-carrying-off the first in-order-that the second might-stand;

v10 In which (second) will we-are having-been-made-holy-and-are-still-holy through the offering all-at-once of-the body of-the Messiah Jesus.

 

How do you make a doubter to believe that Jesus is the Messiah?

John 20:27 "Afterwards he-is-saying to-the Thomas: You-bring your finger here, and note my hands; and you-bring your hand and you-cast into my side; and you-be-becoming not unbelieving, BUT trusting."

 

Hebrews 10:19-20  "Having therefore brothers, boldness-of-speech with-reference-to the entering-in of-the holy-ones in the blood of-Jesus,

Which (entering-in) he-dedicated for-us (a) way recently-slain and living, through the veil, this is his flesh,"

 

Exodus 29:45 And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will be their God.

 

 “write it in their sight”

Hebrews 8:10 Because this (is) the COVENANT which I-shall-myself-COVENANT to-the household of-Israel after those days, Jehovah is-saying, giving my laws [νόμους i.e. the New Covenant Torah] into their intellect, and I-shall-inscribe them on their hearts, and I-shall-be to-them with-reference-to God and they themselves will-be to-me with-reference-to (a) people.

Jeremiah 31:33 But this is the COVENANT that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith Jehovah: I will put my law [תורתי – torah – i.e. the New Covenant Torah]  in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people

 

Cont. Ezekiel 43:12 This is the law of the house: upon the top of the mountain the whole limit thereof round about shall be most holy. Behold, this is the law of the house.

 

Zechariah 6:11 yea, take of them silver and gold, and make crowns, and set them upon the head of Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest; 12 and speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh Jehovah of hosts, saying, Behold, the man whose name is the Branch: and he shall grow up out of his place; and he shall build the temple of Jehovah; 13 even he shall build the temple [הֵיכַל haychal] of Jehovah [יְהוָֽה]; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne; and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.

Noting that in Zech.6:12 "temple" - הֵיכַל - haycahl - is translated by οἶκον -oikon in the Septuagint (LXX):  αὐτοῦ ἀνατελεῗ καὶ οἰκοδομήσει τὸν οἶκον κυρίου –“ He shall rise and build the house of Jehovah”

 

Next compare οἶκον -oikon with οἰκεῖ - oikei:

1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary (ναὸς - naos) of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling (οἰκεῖ - oikei) in YOU?"

 

@Zech.6:12 - H1964 הֵיכָל heykal  LXX: οἶκον oikon; Thayer: the ναὸς naos, the Holy of Holies.  Compare: H7931 שָׁכַן  shakan & H4908 מִשְׁכָּן mishkan.

 

so too it is written:

 Isaiah 57:15 "For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth (שֹׁכֵן) [Strong's 7931] eternity, whose name is Holy:

I dwell  (אֶשְׁכֹּון) [Strong's 7931] in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.

this is to say:

"I dwell in a high and holy place, but also I dwell with the broken and lowly of spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the crushed.”

 - That is God's definition of His "Two House" theology!

 

1 Peter 1:13 On-this-account having-girded-up the loins of YOUR intellects, being-sober, YOU-hope perfectly on the favor being-brought to-YOU in uncovering of Jesus Messiah.

v14 As children of-obedience not configuring-yourselves to-the desires formerly in YOUR ignorance,

v15 BUT according-to the holy-(one) having-called YOU also YOU yourselves become holy in all conduct,

 

 

The Law of The House/Body of Messiah is also understood as:

Cont. Isa. 57:16 For-the-reason-that it-has-been-written-and-is-still-written:  YOU-shall-be holy because I (am) holy.

 

Exodus 29:37 Seven days thou shalt make atonement for the altar, and sanctify it: and the altar shall be most holy; whatsoever toucheth the altar shall be holy.

 

Galatians 2:19 For I myself died-off through law to-law in-order-that I-might-live to-God.  I-have-been-and-still-am-crucified-together with Messiah;

v20 But I myself am-living no-more, but Messiah is-living in me; but which I-am now living in flesh, I-am-living in trust, the (trust) of-the son of-the God namely-the (one) having-cherished me and having-given-over himself in-behalf-of me.

v21 I-am not disregarding the favor of-the God; for if righteousness (is) through law so Messiah died-off gratuitously.

 

Hebrews 9:24 For the Messiah went not in into holy (places) made-by-hands, patterns-in-turn of-the authentic (things), BUT into the heaven itself, now to-be-revealed to-the face of-the God in-behalf-of us;

 

Christians are sacrificed with/in Christ on the Heavenly Tabernacle’s altar…whatsoever toucheth the altar shall be holy”

 

At the presence/uncovering/”showing of the house/body” of the Messiah to national Israel, national Israel is saved:

Romans 11:26 And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written: The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob. (c.f. Isa.59.20)
 v27 And this (is)
the covenant from me to-them, at-the-time-that I-might-remove-for-myself their sins.

 

Yeshua sanctifies the believer.  At his presence, all Israel will be made holy:

1Corinthians 1:30 "But out-of him YOU yourselves-are in Messiah Jesus, who became wisdom to-us from God, both righteousness and holiness and redemption."

 

2 Corinthians 5:17 So that if anyone (is) in Messiah, (he-is) (a) new-quality creation; the ancient-things went-past, behold the all-things have-become-and-still-are new-quality.
v18 But the all-things (are) out-of the God namely-the (one) having
-reconciled us to-himself through Messiah and having-given to-us the ministry of-the reconciliation,
v19 As that
God in Messiah was reconciling (a) world to-himself, not figuring their offences to-them, and having-himself-placed in us the word of-the reconciliation.

 

Understand that the New Covenant "cuts" both ways, forward and backward in time, and the blood of the Lamb, Yeshua, provides the ready condition of propitiatory "redemption-back" for those "dead in Messiah" also.  They will look on him whom they pierced and mourn and repent and accept Jehovah Jesus Messiah as per Philippians 2:9-11, Romans 3:24-25, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-16.

 

Romans 3:24 "Being-justified gratuitously by his favor through the redemption-back namely-the (one) in Messiah Jesus;

v25 Whom the God himself-placed-before, (a) propitiatory through trust in his blood, with-reference-to (a) demonstration of-his justice because of the letting-go-unpunished of-the sinful-acts having-come-to-pass-before-and-still-existing"

 

v20 In-behalf-of Messiah therefore we-are-being-delegates as of-the God entreating through us; we-are-petitioning in-behalf-of Messiah, YOU-be-reconciled to-the God.
v21
The (one) not having-come-to-know sin he-made sin in-behalf-of us, in-order-that we ourselves-might-become (the) righteousness of-God in him.


Titus 3:3
For we ourselves were also at-one-time thoughtless, disobedient, being-led-astray, being-slaves to-various desires and pleasures, leading-through-out in malice and envy, abhorrent, hating one-another.
v4 But when the graciousness and the love-of-mankind of-the God our Savior appeared-clearly,
v5 Not out-of
works which we ourselves-did in righteousness, BUT according-to his mercy he-saved us through (the) bath of-regeneration and of-renewing of-the Holy Spirit,
v6
Which he-poured-out on us richly through Jesus Messiah our Savior,
Cont. Titus 3:7 In-order-that having-been-justified by-the favor of-that-one we-might-become heirs according-to hope of-eternal life.
v8 The word (is) trustworthy, and concerning these-things I-am-purposing you to-be-asserting-confidently, in-order-that the (ones) having-trusted-and-still-trusting God might-be-being-concerned to-be-standing of-fine works before-for-themselves. These-things are fine and profitable to-the MEN;

 

Hebrews 8:6  Now on-the-other hand he-has-reached-and-still-has (a) more-diverse public-ministry, by-as-much-as he-is also mediator of-a-better covenant, one-which has-been-given-a-law on better promises.

 

Praise and thank Yah for His Lovingkindness!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related to Parashah Tetzaveh

Priestly Garments:

 I took this photograph in 1986 at Ralph Mount's museum in Morriston, Florida:

 

 

http://www.imageopolis.com/Image.asp?ID=1333806

The High Priest...of Israel...had two sets of garments. The most elaborate were those worn in his daily administrations. This set of garments consisted of a breastplate, an ephod, a robe, a broidered coat, a mitre, and a sash, plus a simple undergarment. (Exodus 28:4,42)

The second set of garments were only used one day. New garments were made the following year for the next Day of Atonement. This set was comprised of a holy linen coat, linen breeches, a linen sash, and a linen mitre. (Leviticus 16:4)

You will notice that in either set of garments no footwear of any kind is provided, for this ground was holy ground. Moses at the burning bush had heard God's command. "Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, fr the place whereon thou standest is holy ground." Exodus 3:5.

The set used for the day of atonement was plain without precious stones or gold embroidery It emphasized the righteousness of a Holy God. It is in these garments that the high priest is the nearest representation of Jesus Christ. The only gold is the plate fastened with blue lace to the mitre, or head cover. On this plate were engraved the words, "HOLINESS TO THE LORD" (Exodus 28:32)

The above is an excerpt from the book "The Law Prophesied", by R.H. Mount.

 

 

Phil and Dianne Norden have re-established Ralph's museum in Monroe, North Carolina:

http://thewildernesstabernacleofwitness.com/museum.html

 

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 "This Week's Torah"  by  John Parsons

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Tetzaveh/tetzaveh.html

 

 

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Parashah Terumah - מִּשְׁפָּטִים

"Contribution"


Torah portion:
Exodus 25:1 - 27:19

Numbers 28:9-15  Maftir

Haftarah portion:

1Kings 5:12 - 6:13

Isaiah 66:1-24  -Rosh Chodesh
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Matthew 5:33-37

(We usually read the whole chapters in the N.T.)

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It is becoming more and more difficult to make a contribution, especially in the Messianic assembly.

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Torah portion: Exodus 26:1 The Tabernacle is ten curtains.

 Exodus. 26:1 "Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains; of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, with cherubim the work of the skillful workman shalt thou make them."

 

← ואת־המשכן תעשה עשר יריעת

curtains  ten you-make the-tabernacle and ←

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Torah Portion: Exodus. 26:1

The colors of the Tabernacle Curtains and Veil are

 white AND blue AND purple AND scarlet.

 

Some take this passage to mean that the colors are blue, purple and scarlet made with fine linen material, however, that is NOT what this passage states.

First consider the definition from Gesenius's Lexicon:

שֵׁשׁ  "Shaysh" = WHITE:  something bleached white, byssus, linen, fine linen

 
http://www.blbclassic.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=H8336&t=ASV 

Next, consider the use of the conjunction,  ו  vav which is translated "and":

וְאֶת־הַמִּשְׁכָּן תַּעֲשֶׂה עֶשֶׂר יְרִיעֹת שֵׁשׁ מָשְׁזָר וּתְכֵלֶת וְאַרְגָּמָן וְתֹלַעַת שָׁנִי כְּרֻבִים מַעֲשֵׂה חֹשֵׁב תַּעֲשֶׂה אֹתָֽם׃

 

 וְאֶת־הַמִּשְׁכָּן תַּעֲשֶׂה עֶשֶׂר יְרִיעֹת שֵׁשׁ מָשְׁזָר וּתְכֵלֶת וְאַרְגָּמָן וְתֹלַעַת שָׁנִי כְּרֻבִים מַעֲשֵׂה חֹשֵׁב תַּעֲשֶׂה אֹתָֽם׃ ‏‏   

a transliteration and a translation:

 →  v'et  ha-mish-can      ta-ah-seh  eh-sehr    y'ree-ot    shesh         ma-sh'zar          oo't'cha-let    v'a-r'gah-man     v'to-la-at      sha-nee   c'roo-beem  ma'a-seh  cho-shev        tah'a-seh    o-tahm

and   the-tabernacle  you-make       ten      curtains    white  being-twisted   and-blue              and-purple         and-scarlet   scarlet      cherubim        work-of   being-skillful   you-make   them

 Note:  וּתְכֵלֶת = oo't'cha-let = “and-blue”; the dagesh moves from tahv to vav when vav begins such a word(?).

The Greek likewise makes similar use of the conjunction και And:

Septuagint: Ex. 26:1   2532 και And 3588 την for the 4633 σκηνήν tent 4160 ποιήσεις you shall make 1176 δέκα ten 831.3 αυλαίας curtains 1537 εκ of 1040 βύσσου linen 2831.1 κεκλωσμένης being twined, 2532 και and 5192 υακίνθου blue, 2532 και and 4209 πορφύρας purple, 2532 και and 2847 κοκκίνου scarlet, 2831.1 κεκλωσμένου being twined 5502 χερουβίμ with cherubim. 2039 εργασία A work 5306.3 υφάντου of a weaver 4160 ποιήσεις you shall make 1473 αυτάς them

 

Definitions of Hebrew words:

 מָשְׁזָר ma-sh'zar   H7806 to twist, be twisted

The white linen is made of several threads twisted together, and so the blue, and so the purple, and so the scarlet.


תְּכֵלֶת  tĕkeleth  H8504  feminine noun, violet, violet stuff

 

 

אַרְגָּמָן     a-r'gah-man       H713 masculine noun   purple, red-purple

 

 

 

 

 

 תֹלַעַת     to-la-at    H8438 scarlet   The Blue Letter Bible does not define this word in this verse.  Here is what the online Study Bible has:

 From H3216; a maggot (as voracious); specifically (often with ellipsis of H8144) the crimson grub, but used only (in this connection) of the color from it, and cloths dyed therewith
KJV Usage: crimson, scarlet, worm.
Brown-Driver-Briggs' Hebrew Definitions

1. worm, scarlet stuff, crimson
a. worm - the female 'coccus ilicis'
b. scarlet stuff, crimson, scarlet

 

 שָׁנִיsha-nee   H8144 also means scarlet

properly, the insect 'coccus ilicis', the dried body of the female yielding colouring matter from which is made the dye used for cloth to colour it scarlet or crimson

Gesenius's Lexicon:
 

 
 

Pretty dry stuff, but this is fascinating: "but purple garments only were twice dyed, and never crimson."   What does this restating "red - scarlet" or "red-red" mean? 

Yes, Jesus died once for all, but Moses struck the rock twice?   There is plenty of learning room here!

Note that the BLUE, PURPLE and SCARLET dyes were all obtained from UNCLEAN shellfish and insects.

מַעֲשֵׂה     ma'a-seh     masculine noun,  work

 

Next, consider the robes that Jesus wore during his Arrest and Trial:

Chronologically, the Colors of garments Jesus wore during his arrest and trial:

Yeshua/Jesus wore a blue  poncho/chiton? (this is the only color we may speculate on)

Lu 23:11 Herod put a white esthes on Him

Jn19:2 Pilate put a purple himation on Him.

Mt 27:28 Soldiers put a Scarlet clamus on Him

Mt 27:31 Soldiers put his Blue garment back on Him.

 

 

 

 

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The Lampstand  (candlesticks don't require oil -Ex.25:1)

Exd 25:31-40 ASV - 31 And thou shalt make a candlestick  lampstand of pure gold: of beaten work shall the candlestick  lampstand  be made, even its base, and its shaft; its cups, its knops, and its flowers, shall be of one piece with it. 32 And there shall be six branches going out of the sides thereof; three branches of the candlestick  lampstand  out of the one side thereof, and three branches of the candlestick  lampstand  out of the other side thereof: 33 three cups made like almond-blossoms in one branch, a knop and a flower; and three cups made like almond-blossoms in the other branch, a knop and a flower: so for the six branches going out of the candlestick  lampstand : 34 and in the candlestick  lampstand  four cups made like almond-blossoms, the knops thereof, and the flowers thereof; 35 and a knop under two branches of one piece with it, and a knop under two branches of one piece with it, and a knop under two branches of one piece with it, for the six branches going out of the candlestick  lampstand . 36 Their knops and their branches shall be of one piece with it; the whole of it one beaten work of pure gold. 37 And thou shalt make the lamps thereof, seven: and they shall light the lamps thereof, to give light over against it. 38 And the snuffers thereof, and the snuffdishes thereof, shall be of pure gold. 39 Of a talent of pure gold shall it be made, with all these vessels. 40 And see that thou make them after their pattern, which hath been showed thee in the mount.

 

 

The lampstand was prophetic -

Nu.17:8 "the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and yielded almonds."

22 bowls - 22,000 male Levites. (Nu. 3:39.)

David:
"open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law." - (Ps. 119:18)
David:
"Thy WORD is a LAMP unto my feet, and a LIGHT unto my path." (Ps.119:105.)

The Levites
"shall teach Jacob thy judgments, and Israel thy law." (Deut. 33:10.)

Seven lamps. The Levites read the law every seven years (Deut 31:9-11). This 7th year was a year of rest & pointed to the millennial reign of Jesus.

The entire Mosaic law prophesied of Christ - until John (Matt.11:13). John was a Levite too (Luke 1:5)

There are seven records of John testifying about Jesus before Jesus' ministry begins (Matt. 3:11,12; Mark 1:7,8; Luke 3:16-17; John 1:15-18; John 1:19-27; John 1:29-34; John 1:35,36.)

John, the Levite, distinguishes between himself and Jesus: (Jn.1:1-14)

John 1:1 The Word was in (the) beginning, and the Word was with the God, and the Word was God.
v2 This (one) was in (the) beginning with the God.
v3 All-(things) came-to-be through him, and separate-from him but-not one-(thing) came-to-be which has-come-to-be-and-still-is.
v4 in him was life, and the life was the light of-the MEN.
v5 And the light is-appearing in the dark, and the dark (did) not apprehend it.
v6 (A) MAN came-to-be, having-been-and-still-dispatched from God, name to-him (is) John.
v7 This-(one) came with-reference-to (a) witness, in-order-that he-might-bear-witness concerning the light, in-order-that all might-trust through him.
v8 That-(one) was not the light, BUT in-order-that he-might-bear-witness concerning the light.
v9 The light was the authentic (one), which coming into the world is-enlightening every MAN.
v10 He-was in the world, and the world came-to-be through him, and the world (did) not come-to-know him.
v11 He-came into (his)-own things, and (his)-own (beings) (did) not take him along-(to-themselves);
v12 But as-many-as took him, he-gave to-them authority to-come-to-be children of-God, to-the (ones) trusting with-reference-to his name;
v13 Who were not begotten out-of bloods neither out-of will of-flesh nor out-of will of-man BUT out-of God.
v14 And the Word came-to-be flesh, and he-tabernacled among us, and we-beheld his glory, glory as of-(an) only-begotten from (the) Father full of-favor and truth.
v15 John is-bearing-witness concerning him, and he-has-cried-and-still-cries, saying, This (one) was whom I-said, The-(one) coming behind me, has-come-to-be-and-still-is in-front of-me, because he-was first of-me.
v16 And out-of his fulness we all ourselves-took, even favor instead-of favor.
v17 Because the law was-given through Moses; the favor and the truth came-to-be through Jesus Messiah.

 

John presents Jesus as "note the lamb sacrifice of the God, the one removing the sin of the world." (Jn.1:29)


Jesus says of John:
"That (one) was THE LAMP namely-the (one) being-burned and appearing, but YOU yourselves-willed to-be-exulted toward (an) hour in his light." (Jn.5:35)

And of Himself, Jesus says:
"But I myself-am-having the witness greater (than) of-the John, for the works which the Father gave to-me in-order-that I-might-make them perfect, the works themselves which I myself-am-doing (are)-bearing-witness concerning me that the Father has-dispatched-and-is-still-dispatching me." (Jn. 5:36)


The entire law prophesied about Christ - until John (Matt.11:13). There is a lot going on with just the Lampstand.

Also fascinating details in the book, "The Law Prophesied",  by Ralph Mount (pp89-105):
http://thewildernesstabernacleofwitness.com/bookthelawprophesied.html
 

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Jesus is the true Light of the naos/sanctuary.

John 8:12  "Again therefore the Jesus spoke to-them, saying, I myself-am the light of-the world; the (one) following me will by-no-means walk-around in the darkness, BUT he-will-have the light of-the life."

 

 

And He is in the midst of the Lampstands...

Revelation 1:13 And in the midst of-the lampstands (one) like (a) son of-MAN, having-been-and-still-clothed-in (a garment) to-the-feet and having-been-and-still-girded-around at the breasts (with a) belt [girdle] made-of-gold;

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John10:22 But the dedication(s) came-to-pass in the Jerusalem, and it-was winter.

v23 And the Jesus was-walking-around in the temple in the portico of-the Solomon.

 

Previously, Jesus had said that he was the true sanctuary of God:

John 2:19  "The Jesus answered and said to-them, YOU-break-down this sanctuary, and in three days I-shall-raise it.

v20 The Jews therefore said, In forty and six years this sanctuary was-built, and you yourself-will-raise it in three days?

v21 But that (one) was-saying concerning the sanctuary of-his body.

v22 When therefore he-was-raised out-of dead (ones) his disciples were-made-mindful that he-was-saying this to-them, and they-trusted the scripture and the word which the Jesus said."

 

And Jesus had already told them that he was the light of the world:

John 8:12  "Again therefore the Jesus spoke to-them, saying, I myself-am the light of-the world; the (one) following me will by-no-means walk-around in the darkness, BUT he-will-have the light of-the life."

 

So at the Dedication they want him to tell them if he is the Messiah, and he says I already told you, but you don't believe me.

John 10:24 "The Jews therefore encircled him, and they-were-saying to-him, Till at-what-time are-you-lifting-up our soul?  If you yourself-are the Messiah, you-say-(so) to-us with-boldness-of-speech.

v25 The Jesus answered to-them, I-said to-YOU, and YOU-are not trusting. The works which I myself-am doing in the name of-my Father, these-(things) (are)-bearing-witness concerning me;"

 

One of his works that bore witness of him when he stopped the temple service:

Mark 11:16 "And he-was not letting-be in-order-that any-one might-bring-through (an) article through the temple."

 

Then, with this background, Jesus tells them he is God:

John 10:30 "I and the Father are one."

and so,

v31  "The Jews therefore again bore stones in-order-that they-might-stone him."

What an un-happy bunch of Hanukkah celebrants!

 

Jesus specifically picked the time around the Dedication (Hanukkah) to contrastingly say "NO!  I AM the Light!  I AM the center of attention in the Lampstands,  I am better than the physical temple, its lampstands, or your little chanukkiahs, no matter how great and glorious they appear to you".

Jesus is the true Light of the naos/sanctuary.

 Jesus distinguished himself from the Dedication celebration, just as he made a distinction between the physical Temple and himself.

 

Again,

Mark 11:16 "And he-was not letting-be in-order-that any-one might-bring-through (an) article through the temple."

 

This was a physical act that foreshadowed what he did spiritually:

Matthew 27:51 "And behold the veil of-the sanctuary was-split into two, from from-above till below"

 

That veil was his flesh!

 

Hebrews 10:19-20  "Having therefore brothers, boldness-of-speech with-reference-to the entering-in of-the holy-ones in the blood of-Jesus,

Which (entering-in) he-dedicated for-us (a) way recently-slain and living, through the veil, this is his flesh,"

 

Therefore the veil is spiritual; and so too all the commandments regarding the veil and its related service.

Hebrews 13:10 "We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat."

 

The sanctuary of God is in the believer. It is important to see in this that Jesus stopped the physical Temple services (Mk.11:16, Jn.2:19-22, Mt.27:51, Heb.10:19-20) - and that includes stopping the physical temple service of a celebration/Dedication.

 

Living the spiritual life is more difficult than seeing it;  there is no need to place a chanukkiah in front of the Lampstand in our hearts (1Cor.3:16). 

 

This is such a critical verse to know:

1 Corinthians 3:16   "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling in YOU?"  

Again, this dictates that the Temple service (as at Heb.7:11)  has changed.  What a beautiful Light! What a peaceful place to be:

Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world."

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The Meeting Place

Exodus 25:22 "And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy-seat, from between the two cherubim which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel."

 

Hebrews 13:10 "We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat."

There is no physical temple or tabernacle.  God does not change...He changes things. Now the NAOS (sanctuary) of God is in you:

1 Cor. 3:16 Are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that YOU-are (the) sanctuary of-God and the Spirit of-the God is-dwelling in YOU?

 

This concept is explained in "The Law Prophesied", by Ralph Mount, pp84:

"It might be of interest to note that the height of the board structure is given as 10 cubits. The total length can be figured, 20 boards each 1 1/2 cubits wide, or 30 cubits. There is, however, no record of the length of the holy place, or the holy of holies. This is striking and important, for the entire structure had to be moved. Except on the day of atonement, no one could ever enter the holy of hol­ies, neither were the people permitted to see the ark of the covenant. How could the ark be moved; first, without anyone seeing it and; second, without anyone going into the holy of holies to get it? The first part was easy. The veil was used as a cover for the ark. The priests lowering the veil and yet keeping it above their heads, could walk forward without seeing the ark and cover it. (Num. 4:5) But were they not going into the holy of holies? The answer is definitely, No. The veil, not the pillars, separated  the holy place from the holy of holies, and as the veil was moved forward, the holy of holies became smaller and the holy place larger. Now, you see why no length dimensions are given for the holy of holies; it was variable. With the veil around the ark, the holy of holies was, in effect, the ark itself."

The Veil is rent -Mt.27:51.  The Veil is His flesh -Heb.10:19-20.  The sanctuary (NAOS) of God is in you - 1Cor.3:16. The priest hood has changed -Heb.7:12.  "We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat" - Hebrews 13:10.
 

 

 

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Exodus 28:33 And upon the skirts of it thou shalt make pomegranates of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, round about the skirts thereof; and bells of gold between them round about:

v34
a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, upon the skirts of the robe round about.
 

 

-from The Law Prophesied, pp84,85, by R.H.Mount

 

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Sometimes heard:  "on average (worldly), a pomegranate has 613 seeds."

your (regional) average pomegranate does not have 613 seeds. 

I counted 743 in this one.

 

 

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on lawlessness

John 7:19 Has not Moses given-and-is-still-giving to-YOU the law, and not one out-of YOU is-doing the law? Why are-YOU-seeking to-kill me?

 

Jn3:19 also seems to speak of the "orthodox" Jew of that day and their "worthless" works (vs20). While many believe "lawlessness" reflects a lack of law (some say the ten commandments, some say 613), the weightier lacking is in regard to the law of Messiah. In this we often see a "lawlessness" even in those that claim they are lawful, i.e. Messianic Jews that deny the grace of God in Jesus' fulfillment of the law.  That is, their lack of trust makes them lawless ones.

Indeed, with very much (even a little much) knowledge comes increased sorrows.  And this is ok, and even a good part of growing in the word…spiritual maturity.

 

Praise and Thank Yah for His Lovingkindness!

 

 

 

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Parashah Mishpatim - מִּשְׁפָּטִים

 

"Judgments"

The “decrees” of Yeshua
Torah portion:
Exodus 21:1 - 24:18

Haftarah portion:

Jeremiah 34:8-22; 33:25-26 (we also read 34:1-7)

If Shabbat Shekalim, read 2Kings 11:1-16
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Matthew 5:38-42

Matthew 17:1-11

(We read the entire N.T. chapter/s because it is such a blessing to do so.)

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Oral Torah?

All the words of Yehovah /YHVH/ Yahweh/ Yahvay / Jehovah?

It is telling that in 17 volumes of the Babylonian Talmud the rabbis there do not reference (that I have found via the index) this passage:

 Exodus 24:4a "And Moses wrote all the words of Jehovah,"

Therefore the question arises:  What about the TALMUD? 

 

Traditional (Rabbinical) Judaism teaches that Elohim/God/YHVH gave Moses the Torah.  This Torah was written at the time God gave it to Moses.  This is the Torah, The Law.  The rabbis teach that there was also an unwritten set of instructions or Law given (at the same time the Torah/Law/Commandments were given), called the Oral Torah.  The tradition is that this Oral Torah was PASSED DOWN ORALLY for something like 2000 YEARS through rabbis and sages until it was decided, long after the destruction of the Temple had made obedience to the Sinai Covenant and its Torah impossible, but not long after the New Testament writings were readily available, to write it (oral law) down.  This written Oral Torah is called the Talmud.  There are two Talmuds, or rather, two different gemeras, the Jerusalem and the Babylonian, which vary considerably in content. (Gemera is commentary on Mishnah; the Mishnah is a record of debates regarding law between sages - Zeraim, Moed, Nashim, Nezikin, Kodashim, Tohorot.  Mishnah together with Gemera form the Talmud, i.e. the "oral law".)

 

 The disagreement in content begs the question: "Which Talmud is correct?"  My copy is the Babylonian Talmud, and I think it is a popular choice.  The Babylonian Talmud is several volumes larger than the Jerusalem Talmud. Apparently the Babylonians are better story tellers than the Jerusalemites; either better at preserving the original story, or adding to it, - you decide.

 

Both Talmuds were written much later than the New Testament.  The Talmud was put together between the 3rd and 5th centuries A.D. The Talmud was not some book that Jews were packing around at the time of Jesus/Yeshua.   This is an important point in any Messianic Hebrew roots study. (This is not said with total sarcasm.  You really should know the actual roots of your doctrine.) 

 

 

What does the Torah say?

Exodus 24:4 And Moses wrote all the words of Yehovah, and rose up early in the morning, and builded an altar under the mount, and twelve pillars, according to the twelve tribes of Israel. 

 

"And Moses wrote all the words of Yehovah"

STOP: LAY THIS TORAH TRUTH UPON YOUR HEART.

 

Scripture says Moses wrote all the words of Jehovah.  Thus it is false to say there was such a thing as an "Oral" Torah given by Elohim/God at this same time that was not written down.

 

Of course, because Scripture says something, then of course someone is going to say that it doesn't mean what it says.  That is a commentary, and commentary is often a person’s “doctrine”.  In other words, Scripture is from God, commentary is from man.  The lie started in Eden with Satan twisting the truth, saying, "Yes, hath God said...". (Genesis 3:1) and "Ye shall not surely die" (vs4).

 

And sure enough, the first person I shared this passage with said that "all" didn't mean "all"  And this person believed this because some minister or rabbis said that this was so.

There's not much I can do about that.

 

 However, I can and may study the Word of Elohim/God!  In fact, I'm commanded to prove what is true or false:

 2 Timothy 2:15   Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 

1John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

* More on this later...

 

From my Hebrew-English interlinear, I find the Hebrew word used for "all" in Exodus 24:4:

כָּל־ (pronounced as "kole" or "Kahl")

Every Hebrew lexicon (dictionary)  I have says כָּל־  -kahl- means "all" in totality.  Never does it indicate a part of a whole. 

 

Here is the Blue Letter Bible lexicon's result for this word:  

http://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=H3605&t=ASV

Strongs 3605

1) all, the whole

a) all, the whole of

b) any, each, every, anything

c) totality, everything

Authorized Version (KJV) Translation Count — Total: 25 AV — every thing, all, whosoever, whatsoever, nothing, yet

The Blue Letter Bible also has the Gesenius Lexicon results for this word.

 

I also looked at my hard copy Gesenius' Hebrew-Chaldee Lexicon pp396-397.

Again, Kahl means all. 

 

The Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament Vol. 1, pp985 result?  Kahl means “all”.

I checked with a couple of other lexicons I have:  

The consensus, by the mouth of 2 or 3 witnesses, is that  כָּל  Kahl means “all”.

 

And that's what I thought it meant when I read this passage.

 

Interestingly - but I suppose not surprisingly - the Talmud (Babylonian) does NOT, in its seventeen volumes, address Exodus 24:4.   Wow. 

 

Rashi, another rabbi commentator on the words to the Torah given to Moses, vaguely seems to indicate that "all the words of Yehovah" in Exodus 24:3 mean something different than "all the words of Yehovah" in the next verse, Exodus 24:4.   Wow again.

 

I enjoy the perspective given by the Talmud and Rashi.  However, I am most thankful for that which is given by the Holy Spirit - primarily this is the scriptures - although that with common sense (logic - LOGOS); and that He provides the discernment of when the teaching stops and the deception begins in these doctrines of men.  

[Digression: Food for thought:  more and more I see the "Hebrew-roots" movement in the Messianic assembly as traditions and doctrines of man that ARE NOT NECESSARY to maintain or know about in order to come to a clear understanding of the Word of Yahweh.  In fact, more and more the "Hebrew-roots" movement appears to me as a false worship of man-made customs and the Hebrew (Babylonian Hebrew) language, and that this "movement" is a stumbling block to the truth.

 

For one instance, the HRM’s dismissing of the Greek texts as part of a true Hebrew-Roots study leads them AWAY from the truth. Come on now, listen to reason....Hebrew was a dead language for nearly 2000 years.  The Talmud, compiled much later than the New Testament at about 500 AD was not written in Hebrew, but rather Aramaic, and the Talmud says the ONLY language other than Hebrew that the Torah can be written in is GREEK - and yet the "Hebrew-roots" fanatics cleave to the Talmud but not the Greek New Testament or the Septuagint because these are not written in Hebrew. 

 

The Hebrew-roots fanatics have gone so far as to translate the Greek New Testament into Hebrew, then from that to English so they can have Hebrew in their "Hebrew-roots"!  Such gobbledegook!

 

Their argument for an "original" Hebrew New Testament text goes something like this: "Christians bad, bla bla bla.  Jews keep Torah, good good good".

 Such vanity. Then we hear something along the lines of;

"The original New Testament was written in Hebrew.  Well, except Paul's letters and Revelation and everything else, but we really don't like Paul all that much anyway, by the way.  Ok, really, we only have a Hebrew copy of Matthew that was written.....dated to the 2nd century A.D.  Ok, so we don't have any evidence of an original Hebrew New Testament,  but we FEEL like having one. So there.  Remember; Christians Bad."

 

 I see this type of "Hebrew-roots" movement as something that quenches the Holy Spirit. This is a place where “Messianics” often display as “Messy-antics”.

 

The whole purpose of this changing of the Word of Yahweh is to get away from what the Greek text says, because people - Hebrew-rooters in this case - don't like what the Bible says.  Thus they [mainly] change that there is a New Covenant and they diminish Yahweh Jesus/Yeshua Messiah and His sacrifice. .  I think this error goes beyond blindness.  I think it goes beyond a hardness of heart.  Hopefully I'm wrong and it is -only - error, but I think it reflects evil hearts…

Psalm 69:4 They that hate me *without a cause are more than the hairs of my head: They that would cut me off, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty:

That which I took not away I have to restore.

 *without a cause- חִנָּם chinnâm, khin-nawm'; from H2580; gratis, i.e. devoid of cost, reason or advantage:—without a cause (cost, wages), causeless, to cost nothing, free(-ly), innocent, for nothing (nought), in vain. - gratuitously

* Going back to 1 John:

1 John 4:2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 

 1 John 4:3 and EVERY SPIRIT THAT CONFESSETH NOT JESUS, IS NOT OF GOD: and THIS IS THE [spirit] OF THE ANTICHRIST, whereof ye have heard that it cometh; and now it is in the world already

 

What is the spirit of Talmud?  Is Talmud against/anti Christ Jesus???

 

The Talmud has some good information:

Sanhedrin 106a,

“Woe unto him who maketh himself alive by the name of God,11  "

 

Sanhedrin 106a footnote

"11. [H] is read [H] [Herford, op. cit. 74ff. sees in this a covert allusion to Jesus.]"

 

Here the rabbis admit that Jesus "maketh himself alive" by the name of YHVH, yet they curse him ("woe unto him").  Understand that they understood that Jesus, who "maketh himself alive" after death was different than Jesus making someone else alive after they were dead.  Only YHVH himself could do this, so it is an amazing proclamation that agrees with Jesus' statement: "I and the Father are one" -Jn.10:30.   Granted, the rabbis likely do not understand what they are saying, never-the-less, these type things are gems of the Talmud as in these things we see the Light shining through the darkness.  While Rabbinical Judaism does exhibit anti-messiah aspects in the spiritual blindness that God put upon them (Rom.11:7), they are NOT The Anti-Christ.

 

  The Talmud has some bad information:

Additionally in this passage of the Talmud, at footnote 42, Jesus is referred to as the son of a harlot and Jesus is called Baalam.  This is blasphemy:

106a footnotes:

"42. 'Shipdraggers,' (v. Rashi). Herford, Christianity in the Talmud, p. 48, suggests that Balaam is frequently used in the Talmud as a type for Jesus (v. also pp. 64-70). Though no name is mentioned to shew which woman is meant, the mother of Jesus may be alluded to, which theory is strengthened by the statement that she mated with a carpenter. (The Munich MS. has [H] in the margin instead of [H], i.e., singular instead of plural.)"

 

Jesus of course responded: "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do."

And so they are forgiven.  But as Christians, we don't follow them...

 

The difference between Anti-Semitism and recognizing enemies of the Gospel:

Anti-Semitism was prophesied by Jesus:

Matthew 24:9  Then they-will-give YOU over into tribulation, and they-will-kill YOU; and YOU-will-be being-hated by all the Gentiles because-of my name.

 

 

God blinded the Jews, and this is not anti-Semitism to say this, but rather this is scripture:

Romans 11:7 What then? What Israel is-seeking-after, this it-attained not, but the choice attained; but the others were-petrified, (thus we know they are not anti-Christ)
v8 Even-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written: The God gave to-them (a) spirit of-compunction, eyes not to-be-looking and ears not to-be-hearing, till of-the today day.

Jews that reject Jesus/Yeshua as Messiah are enemies to members of the body of Messiah (believers, true Christians).  This is not anti-Semitism, this is scripture:

Romans 11:28a On-the-one-hand enemies according-to the good-news because-of YOU,

 

--- BUT! -- true believers do not have anti-Semitic views:

 Romans 11:28b  on-the-other-hand cherished (ones) according-to the choice because-of the fathers;

Although they do not yet see Jesus as Messiah and YHVH, we (true Christians) obey the commandment of Jesus and love our Jewish brothers and sisters as ourselves:

 

John 14:15   If YOU-might-be-cherishing me, YOU-keep the commandments namely-the (ones) mine.

 Note this may better be seen as a statement of fact, i.e. "if; you-will", and not an "if-then, then-you-should" statement.

 

1 John 3:23 And this is his commandment, [1] in-order-that we-might-trust in-the name of-his son Jesus Messiah and [2] we-might-be-cherishing one-another according-as he-gave commandment to-us.

 

Mark 12:29 But the Jesus answered him, [1] That first-of-all of-the commandments, (is) you-be-hearing, Israel, Jehovah our God Jehovah is one.

v30 And you-will-cherish Jehovah your God out-of your total heart and out-of your total soul and out-of your total intellect and out-of your total strength.  This (is the) first commandment.

v31 And (the) like second (is) this:  [2] You-will-cherish your neighbor as yourself.  Another commandment greater of-these is not.

 

As members of the Body of Messiah, we should hope that God has - finished - punishing the Jews, His chosen people. 
 

Remembering the Holocaust helps us overlook this temporary blindness of the Jews that deny YHVH Yeshua the Messiah.  And this is scriptural:

Romans 11:30 For as-altogether YOU yourselves at-one-time disobeyed the God, but now YOU-had-mercy-bestowed in-the disobedience of-these.
v31
Thus these also now disobeyed in-order-that by your mercy they themselves also might now have-mercy-bestowed.
v32
For the God shut-together all the (ones) with-reference-to disobedience in-order-that he-might-have-mercy (on) all the (ones).

 

We hopefully look for the return of Messiah Jesus:

Romans 11:26 And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written: The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob.
v27 And
this (is) the covenant from me to-them, at-the-time-that I-might-remove-for-myself their sins.

 

What is the Spirit of God?

John 14:26 But the advocate, the Spirit namely-the Holy, which the Father will-send in my name, that (one) will-teach YOU all-(things), and he-will-put YOU in-mind all-(things) which I-said to-YOU.

 

The Holy Spirit should be your teacher, NOT man:

1 Corinthians 2:11 For who of-MEN is-knowing-absolutely the-things of-the MAN unless the spirit of-the MAN namely-the (one) in him?  Thus also no-one has-come-to-know-and-still-knows the-things of-the God if not the Spirit of-the God.

v12 But we ourselves-took not the spirit of-the world BUT the Spirit namely-the (one) out-of the God, in-order-that we-might-be-knowing-absolutely the-things having-been-bestowed-a-favor to-us by the God;

v13 Which-things also we-are-speaking not in words taught of-human wisdom, BUT in (ones) taught of (the) Spirit, judging-together spiritual-things with-spiritual-things.

v14 But (a) MAN of-the-soul is not receiving the-things of-the Spirit of-the God; for to-him they-are stupidity, and he-is not being-able to-come-to-know (them), because they-are-being-examined spiritually.

v15 But the (one) spiritual on-the-one-hand is-examining all-things, on-the-other-hand he himself is-being-examined by no-one.

v16 For who came-to-know (the) mind of-Jehovah, who will-bring him to-agreement?  But we ourselves-are-having (the) mind of-Messiah.

 

 The Holy Spirit is the Law/Torah/Instruction of the Messiah.

The Law - the NEW law of Messiah (Jn.15:12) - is now written in our hearts - we are an epistle of Messiah.

2 Corinthians 3:2 "YOU yourselves-are our epistle, having-been-written-and-still-written in our hearts, coming-to-be-known and being-read by all MEN,

 v3 (Ones)-being-manifested that You are (an) epistle of-Messiah ministered by us, having-been-written-and-still-written not with-black-ink BUT with (the) Spirit of-(the)-living God, not in flat-tablets of-stone BUT in flat-tablets (of) fleshy hearts.

 v4 But we-are-having reliance such-as-this through the Messiah toward the God.

 v5 Not that we-are adequate from ourselves to-figure anything as out-of ourselves, BUT our adequateness (is) out-of the God,

 v6 Who also made us adequate ministers of-(a)-new-quality covenant, not of-letter BUT of-spirit; for the letter is-killing, but the spirit is-making-alive." 

 

The Holy Spirit is the New Law of the New Covenant,

which law/spirit is written in our hearts…

 

 

It seems that Jesus indicated that there was an oral Torah/law:

 

Matthew 19:8 "He-is-saying to-them, that Moses toward the hardness-of YOUR heart permitted to-YOU to-release YOUR wives; but from beginning it-has not come-to-be-nor-is thus."  (and therefore see the real Oral Torah – Moses’ words - at Deut.24)

 

Jesus of course, was speaking in parable:

Matthew 14:34 The Jesus spoke all these-(things) in parables to-the crowds, and separate-from parable he-was not speaking to-them;

v35 In-which-case the-(thing) having-been-said through the prophet might-be-fulfilled, saying, I-shall-open my mouth in parables: I-shall-blurt-out (things)-having-been-and-still-hidden from casting-down of-(a)-world.

 

A parable about Israel's prostitution to strange gods:

Matthew 19:9 But I-am-saying to-YOU, that whosoever might-release his wife unless on prostitution, and he-might-marry another, he-is-committing-adultery; and the-(one) having-married (one)-having-been-and-still-released, he-is-committing-adultery.

v10 His disciples are-saying to-him, If the reason of-the MAN with the wife is thus, it-is not being-advantageous to-marry.

v11 But the-(one) said to-them, Not all are-having-room-for this word, BUT to-whom it-has-been-and-is-still-given;

 

Comparing scriptures - regarding spiritual prostitution:

Romans 7:1 Or are-YOU-being-ignorant, brothers, for I-am-speaking to-(ones)-coming-to-know law, that the law is-exercising-lordship of-the MAN on as-long time as he-is-living?
 v2 For
the woman under-a-husband has-been-and-is-still-bound by-law to-the living husband; but if the husband might-die-off, she-has-been-and-is still-rendered-inactive from the law of-the husband.
 v3 So therefore, while
the husband (is) living, she-will-be-termed (an) adulteress if she-might-become to-(a)-different man; but if the husband might-die-off, she-is free from the law, she (will) not be (an) adulteress having-become to-(a)-different man.

[i.e. one new man in Messiah, Eph.2:15. BUT: if she goes back to the first law of the husband, she IS committing adultery.  Note the new husband is a "different" man from the first husband.]
 v4 So-that, my
brothers, YOU yourselves also were-put-to-death to-the law through the body of-the Messiah, with-reference-to YOU to-become to-(a)-different (one), to-the (one) having-been-raised out-of dead (ones), in-order-that we-might-bring-forth-fruit to-the God.

The New Covenant began at the death of its testator, Jesus.

Hebrews 9:16 For where-in-which (there-is-a) covenant, (it-is) (a) necessity (a) death to-be-being-brought from-the (one) having-himself-covenanted;
 v17 For (a) covenant on deads (is) firm, since it-is (not) at-any-time being-strong when the (one) having-himself-covenanted is-living.

v5 For when we-were in the flesh, the sufferings of-the sins the (sufferings) through the law were-operating in our members with-reference-to the (object) to-bring-forth-fruit to-the death;

v6 But at-this-instant we-were-rendered-inactive from the law, having-died-off in which we-were-being-held-fast, so-that we (are) to-be-being-a-slave in newness of-spirit and not in-oldness of-letter.

 

Matthew 17:1 And after six days the Jesus is-taking-along-with-himself the Peter and James and John his brother, and he-is-bringing them up into (a) high mountain privately.

v2 And he-was-transformed in-front of-them, and his face shone as the sun, but his garments-(himations) became white as the light;

v3 And behold, Moses and Elijah were-seen by-them speaking-together with him.

v4 But the Peter having-answered said to-the Jesus, Lord, it-is fine (for) us to-be here.  If you-are-willing let-us-make here three booths; one for-you, and one for-Moses, and one for-Elijah.

v5 Yet (as) he (was) speaking, behold, (a) cloud full-of-light overshadowed them: and behold, (a) voice out-of the cloud, saying, This is my son, namely-the-(one) cherished, with whom I-thought-well:  YOU-be-hearing of-him.

v6 And the disciples having-heard fell upon their face, and they-feared extremely.

v7 And the Jesus having-come-near he-handled of-them, and said, YOU-be-raised, and YOU-be not fearing.

v8 But having-elevated their eyes they-saw no one unless the Jesus alone.

v9 And (as) they (were) descending from the mountain the Jesus commanded to-them, saying, Might-YOU-say to-no-one the vision, till of-which the son of-the MAN might-stand-again out-of dead-(ones).

v10 And his disciples questioned him, saying, Why therefore are the scribes saying that it-is-essential (for) Elijah to-come first?

v11 But the Jesus having-answered said to-them, On-the-one-hand Elijah is-coming first and he-will-restore all-(things).

v12 On-the-other-hand I-am-saying to-YOU that Elijah already came, and they-came not-to-know him-thoroughly, BUT they-did with him as-many-(things)-as they-willed.  Thus also the son of-the MAN is-being-about to-be-suffering by them.

v13 Then the disciples perceived that he-said to-them concerning John the Baptist.

 

*Elias (Elijah) may be seen as representing the Prophets and Moses as representing the Law:

Matthew 11:12 But from the days of-John the Baptist till just-now, the kingdom of-the heavens is-being-forced (βιαζεται, G971), and forceful-(ones) (βιασται, G973) are-seizing (αρπαζουσιν, G726) it.
v13 For all
the prophets and the law prophesied till John.
v14 And
if YOU-are-willing to-receive, he himself-is Elijah the (one) future to-be-coming.
v15 The (one) having ears to-be-hearing, let-him-be-hearing.

 

See The Law, the Prophets, and the Gospel

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#The_Law_The_Prophets_&_The_Gospel

 

 

And, back on track with the "oral Torah":

Exodus 24:4a "And Moses wrote all the words of Jehovah,"

Deuteronomy 1:1 "These are the words which Moses spake..."  Devarim = "words", the Hebrew name for the book we call Deuteronomy, which is a Greek word that means...."2nd law."

Matthew 19:8 "...Moses toward the hardness-of YOUR heart permitted to-YOU..."

Deuteronomy means "second law".

Deuteronomy isn't the second book in the bible...

 

 So then IF there is an "oral Torah", it appears by Exd. 24:4a, Matt.19:8 and Deut. 1:1 that Deuteronomy (the 2nd law) is that oral law...

*

 

*

Noting the distinction between Gentiles-proselytes vs. Gentiles grafted-in:

 

The law being written in the heart provides a way for Gentiles to be saved, and this is outside of Judaism. 

This is within the New Covenant-as per Romans 11, Heb.8, Jer.31, Eph.2, Acts 15, and so forth and so on.

This is the Law of faith/trust (Romans 3:27)

 

The law written in stone provides a way for Gentiles to become Jewish (as proselytes) and therein be "safe" in Judaism.

This is within the Old Covenant.

This is the Law of Moses/Sinai. 

*

1John 3:23-24 "His commandment"

Mark 12:29-31 The First and Second Commandments.

Matthew 5:19  Subtract the First and Second Commandments, the remainder are the "least".

Mark 2:27  Jesus is Jehovah of Sabbaths.

1Corinthians 3:16  The sanctuary of God is in you.

Hebrews 4:3 Jesus is our Sabbath Rest

 

1 John 3:23 And this is his commandment, in-order-that we-might-trust in-the name of-his son Jesus Messiah and we-might-be-cherishing one-another according-as he-gave commandment to-us.
v24 And
the (one) keeping his commandments is-remaining in him and he in him; and in this we-are-coming-to-know that he-is-remaining in us, out-of the Spirit which he-gave to-us.

 

 

Mark 12:29 But the Jesus answered him, That first-of-all of-the commandments, (is) you-be-hearing, Israel, Jehovah our God Jehovah is one.

v30 And you-will-cherish Jehovah your God out-of your total heart and out-of your total soul and out-of your total intellect and out-of your total strength.  This (is the) first commandment.

v31 And (the) like second (is) this:  You-will-cherish your neighbor as yourself.  Another commandment greater of-these is not.

Matthew 5:19  Whosoever therefore might-break one of-these commandments, namely-the least, and he-might-teach the MEN thus, he-will-be-called least in the kingdom of-the heavens; but whosoever might-do and he-might-teach (them), this-(one) will-be-called great in the kingdom of-the heavens.

In the Kingdom of the heavens (all saved through Yeshua) Those that keep and teach the Mosaic Law will be called Great.  Who does that? Jews. Who breaks even one commandment and teaches men to do the same?  Those that will be called "Least" in the kingdom of the heavens.  This would seem to indicate N.T. Christians.  I've been to a couple of Messianic assemblies where it was common to hear said that "Christians don't keep the law".

 

Mark 2:27 And he-was-saying to-them, The sabbath came-to-pass because-of the MAN, not the MAN because-of the sabbath.

v28 So-that the son of-the MAN is Jehovah even of-the sabbaths

 

Yeshua is our Sabbath Rest:

 Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world.",

 

1 Corinthians 3:16 Are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that YOU-are (the) sanctuary of-God and the Spirit of-the God is-dwelling in YOU?

 

In this sense/realm, "keeping Shabbat" and "loving God" are indeed one and the same...

 

 

Shabbat Shalom!

 

 

 

Ever good articles by John Parsons:

Yeshua is our Sabbath Rest

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/Shabbat/Sabbath_Rest/sabbath_rest.html
and

LORD of the Sabbath

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/Shabbat/Addendum/addendum.html

 

 

 

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Some of The decrees of Yeshua

Hebrews 1:1  "The God having-spoken long-ago in-many-portions and in-many-manners to-the fathers in the prophets

v2 Spoke to-us on last of these days in (a) Son, whom he-placed heir of-all (things), through whom also he-made the ages; [note "( )" designates words not in the Greek text - thus "in Son"]

v3 Who being (a) reflection of-the glory, and impress of his reality, both bringing all (things) by-the saying of his power, having-himself-made cleansing of-the sins, he-seated (himself) in right of-the greatness in high (places),"

 

Ephesians 2:13 "But at-this-instant in Messiah Jesus YOU, the (ones) at-one-time being far (away), YOU-became near in the blood of-the Messiah.

v14 For he himself is our peace, the (one) having-made the both (places) [Holy place & Holy of Holies] one even having-broken-down the midst-wall of-the fencing-in, the enmity, in his flesh [Hebrews 10:19-20 that veil was his flesh]

v15 Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments in decrees [εν δογμασιν], in-order-that he-might-create the two [Jew and Gentile] in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,"

[Whether we look at Eph.2:15 and see that the law of the commandments in decrees is rendered-inactive by Jesus, or if we also see that the law of the commandments was rendered-inactive by Jesus' words (decrees), we see that the Mosaic Law was rendered-inactive in the New Covenant.]

 

* God now speaks in Son (even) "in decrees": 

“You have heard it said…” (old Covenantal law)

“but I say unto you…” (New Covenantal law)

Old Covenant law:

 ηκουσατε οτι ερρεθη τοις αρχαιοισ - YOU-heard that it-was-said to-the ancients,

The decrees of Yeshua:

εγω δε λεγω υμιν – But I myself-am-saying to-YOU

 

 

 

Matthew 5:17 Might-YOU not suppose that I-came to-overthrow the law or the prophets:  I-came not to-overthrow, BUT to-fulfill.

v18 For amen I-am-saying to-YOU, till the heaven and the earth might-go-past, one iota or one little-horn by-no-means might-go-past from the law, till all-(things) might-come-to-pass.

Luke 21:33  The heaven and the earth will-go-past, but by-no-means might my words go-past.

Hebrews 1:10 And you Lord yourself founded the earth according-to beginnings and the heavens are works of your hands;

v11 They themselves will perish, but you yourself are remaining-continuously; and they all will-be-made-old as (a) garment.

v12 And as-if (a) thing-cast-around you-will-wind them up, as (a) garment they-will also be-changed; but you yourself are the same and your years will not disappear.

Jesus/God does not change.  Jesus/God changes things.

"Did Yeshua fulfill the law?" - Yes He did!  And at His fulfillment of the law, Jesus said "It is finished". This is hopeful.  How so? The law and the prophets prophesied until John (Matt.11:13).  Sacrifice and offering God willed not (Ps.40:6).

I find this such a hopeful passage. Noting of course that this was before the cross, and that Yeshua was speaking primarily to Jews, if not only to Jews, and that Jesus always spoke to the Jewish crowd in parables (Matt.13:34):

 

 

v19 Whosoever therefore might-break one of-these commandments, namely-the least, and he-might-teach the MEN thus, he-will-be-called least in the kingdom of-the heavens; but whosoever might-do and he-might-teach (them), this-(one) will-be-called great in the kingdom of-the heavens.

 

Who does that?  Who breaks even one commandment and teaches men to do the same?  Those that will be called "Least" in the kingdom of the heavens.  This would seem to me to indicate N.T. Christians, and I think primarily Gentile Christians.   Jesus does not lie.  The context/sense for the "least" and the "great" is the same: if that for the "great" is true, so then for the "least".  That "will be called" speaks of the future time where there is no remembrance of sin, so Jesus isn't saying they are called "the least" in order to point out past evil. 

Jeremiah 31:34 "and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more."

 Jesus also told the disciples that the greater would minister to the younger (Lu.22:24-27):

Mark 9:34 But the (ones) were-being-still, for they-discoursed with one-another in the way, who (was) greater.

v35 And having-been-seated he-hollered-for the twelve, and he-is-saying to-them, If anyone is-willing to-be first, he-will-be last of-all, and minister of-all.

Along with this understanding of the "least", Matt.5:19 aligns with "What therefore the advantage of the Jew" of Romans 3:1-2, "BOTH to Jew first, AND to Greek" in Romans 1:16, and "in how much MORE their fullness" seen in Romans 11:12.  The Gentile (& Jewish) Christians will be called "least" and the blinded “O.T.” Jew will be called "great"...

This is all good news!

cont. Matthew 5:20 For I-am-saying to-YOU, that unless YOUR justice [δικαιοσυνη] might-exceed much-more (that) of-the scribes and Pharisees, by-no-means might-YOU-go-in into the kingdom of-the heavens.

 

Who then can be saved? – Luke 18:26

 

2 Corinthians 3:4 But we-are-having reliance such-as-this through the Messiah toward the God.

v5 Not that we-are adequate from ourselves to-figure anything as out-of ourselves, BUT our adequateness (is) out-of the God,

v6 Who also made us adequate ministers of-(a)-new-quality covenant, not of-letter BUT of-spirit; for the letter is-killing, but the spirit is-making-alive.

v7 But if the ministry of-the death having-been-and-still-engraved in letters in stones came-to-pass with glory, so-that the sons of-Israel (were) not to-be-being-able to-stare with-reference-to the face of-Moses because-of the glory of-his face, the (glory) being-rendered-inactive,

v8 How will NOT rather the ministry of-the Spirit be with glory?

v9 For if the ministry of-the condemnation (is) glory, by-much more the ministry of-the righteousness is-exceeding in-glory.

v10 For even the (thing) having-been-and-still-glorified has not been-and-is-still not glorified in this part on-account of the surpassing glory.

v11 For if the (thing) being-rendered-inactive (is) through glory, by-much more the (thing) remaining (is) in glory.

v12 Having therefore hope such-as-this we-are-using much boldness-of-speech,

 

 

Some of The decrees of Yeshua!

v21 YOU-heard that it-was-said to-the ancients, You-will not murder; but whosoever might-murder, he-will-be liable in-the judgement.

v22 But I myself-am-saying to-YOU, that every (one), the (one) being-wroth with his brother at-random, will-be liable in-the judgement:  but whosoever might-say to his brother, Numbskull, he-will-be liable to-the council: but whosoever might-say, Stupid, he-will-be liable with-reference-to the Gehenna of-the fire.

 

v27 YOU-heard that it-was-said to-the ancients, You-will not commit-adultery:

v28 But I myself-am-saying to-YOU, that every (one), the (one) looking-at (a) wife toward to-desire of-her, already he-committed-adultery-(with) her in his heart.

v27 YOU-heard that it-was-said to-the ancients, You-will not commit-adultery:

v28 But I myself-am-saying to-YOU, that every (one), the (one) looking-at (a) wife toward to-desire of-her, already he-committed-adultery-(with) her in his heart.

 

v31 But it-was-said that whosoever might-release his wife let-him-give to-her (a) bill-of-divorce:

v32 But I myself-am-saying to-YOU, that whosoever might-release his wife, except of-word of-prostitution, he-is-making her to-be-committing-adultery; and whosoever might-marry (one)-having-been-and-still-released is-committing-adultery.

 

v33 Again, YOU-heard that it-was-said to-the ancients, you-will not perjure-yourself, but you-will-give-back to-the Lord your oaths.

v34 But I myself-am-saying to-YOU to not swear totally, neither in the heaven, because it-is (the) throne of-the God;

 

v38 YOU-heard that it-was-said, Eye instead-of eye, and tooth instead-of tooth;

v39 But I myself-am-saying to-YOU to not withstand to-the evil (one); BUT one-who will-slap you on your right cheek, you-turn to-him also the other;

 

v43 YOU-heard that it-was-said, You-will-cherish your neighbor and you-will-hate your enemy.

v44 But I myself-am-saying to-YOU, YOU-be cherishing YOUR enemies, YOU-be-blessing the (ones) cursing-against YOU, YOU-be-doing rightly the (ones) hating YOU, and YOU-be-praying in-behalf-of the (ones) mistreating YOU and persecuting YOU;

 

Hebrews 7:11 If on-the-one-hand therefore perfectness was through* the Levitical priestly-office, for upon it * the people has-been-given-and-still-is given-the-law, what need still (a) different priest to-be-standing-up according-to the arrangement of-Melchisedec and (he is) to-be-being-said not according-to the arrangement of-Aaron?

* Consider "through" and "for upon it": The law stood upon (i.e. required) the operation of the Levitical priesthood.  When Jesus stopped the Levitical priesthood @ Matt. 11:16 (and actually with John @ Luke 16:16 -and no question @ A.D.70), The Law was "rendered-inactive": Eph.2:15 "Having-rendered-inactive  [καταργήσας] the law of-the commandments in decrees", and this also in the repeated decrees: "You have heard it said...but I say unto you" @Matthew ch.5.)

rendered-inactive  [καταργήσας] - NOT "abolishing". The Law is good - the law still provides guidance towards the better hope of the New Covenant (vs19).

Please search/find "rendered-inactive" on this page:

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah

 

cont. Hebrews 7:12 For (the arrangement) of-the priestly-office being-transferred out-of necessity (a) transfer is-coming-to-pass of-law.

(The priesthood is transferred, and in the same way the law is transferred.  New Covenant priesthood = New Covenant Law.)
v13 For upon whom these (things) are-being-said, has-shared-and-still-shares of-a-different tribe, and from which not-one has-paid-attention-nor-still-pays-attention to-the altar;
v14 For (it-was) evident-before that our Lord has-risen (and continues) out-of Judah, and with-reference-to which tribe Moses spoke not-one (thing) concerning priests.
v15 And it-is still more-exceedingly obvious, if (a) different priest is-himself-standing-up according-to the similarity of-Melchisedec,
v16 Who has not become-and-still-is according-to (a) law of (a) fleshy commandment BUT according-to power of (an) indestructible life.
v17 For it-is-being-witnessed that: you (are a) priest with-reference-to the age according-to the arrangement of Melchisedec.
v18 For on-the-one-hand (there)-is-coming-to-pass
(a) disregarding of (a) leading-before commandment because-of the weak(ness) and futil(ity) of-it.
v19 For
the law made-perfect not-(even)-one (thing), on-the-other-hand guidance-on-into of-better hope, through which we-are-drawing-near to-the God.
v20 And according-to as-much-as not separate-from taking-an-oath, for on-the-one-hand they-are having-become-and-still-are priests separate-from taking-an-oath,
v21 On-the-other-hand the (one) with taking-an-oath through the (one) saying-to him:
Jehovah swore, and he-will not regret (it), you (are a) priest with-reference-to the age according-to the arrangement of-Melchisedec.
v22
According-to this-much also Jesus has-become-and-still-is surety of (a) better covenant.
v23 And the (ones) on-the-one-hand having-become-and-still-are priests are many-more because-of being-hindered to-be-remaining-beside by-death;
v24 The (one) on-the-other-hand because-of his to-be-remaining with-reference-to the age he-is-having the priestly-office inviolable.
v25
Whence also he-is-being-able to-be-saving with-reference-to the completing (of) all the (ones) coming to-the God through him, always living with-reference-to be-interceding in their behalf.
v26 For such-as-this (a) chief-priest was-suitable to-us also, hallowed, not-bad, undefiled, having-been-and-still-separated from the sinners, and having-become higher (than) the heavens;
v27 Who is not having necessity according-to (a) day, as-altogether the chief-priests, formerly in-behalf-of (their) own sins to-be-bringing-up sacrifices, thereafter of-the (sins) of-the people; for this (thing) he-did all-at-once having-brought-up himself.
v28 For
the law is-establishing MEN chief-priests having weakness, but the word of-the taking-an-oath, namely-the (oath) after the law (establishes) (a) Son having-been-made-perfect-and-still-perfect with-reference-to the age.

 

 


 

Ephesians 2:13 "But at-this-instant in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] Messiah Jesus YOU, the (ones) at-one-time being far (away), YOU-became near in the blood of-the Messiah.

v14 For he himself is our peace, the (one) having-made the both (places) [Holy place & Holy of Holies] one even having-broken-down the midst-wall of-the fencing-in, the enmity, in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] his flesh [Hebrews 10:19-20 that veil was his flesh]

v15 Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] decrees [i.e. the decrees of Jesus], in-order-that he-might-create the two [Jew and Gentile] in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] himself with-reference-to [εἰς eis] one new (quality) MAN making peace,"

 

2 Corinthians 5:17 "So that if anyone (is) in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] Messiah, (he-is) (a) new-quality creation; the ancient-things went-past, behold the all-things have-become-and-still-are new-quality."

 

 

Praise Yah for our Holy Spirit immersion in these truths.

 

 

 

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Parashah Yitro - יִתְרו

 

"Jethro"


Torah portion:
Exodus 18:1 - 20:26

Haftarah portion:

Isaiah 6:1 - 7:6; * 9:5-6

* note the "missing" portion – Isa 7:7 – 9:4 -  Why?

We read ch 6,7,8,9.
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Matthew 8:5-20

(We read entire N.T. chapter because it is such a blessing to do so.)

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Haftarah portion:

Here are some of the Messianic prophecies that the Rabbis excluded from this Haftarah portion:

ASV Isaiah 8:13 Jehovah of hosts, him shall ye sanctify; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.
14 And
he shall be for a sanctuary (1Cor.3:16); but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

*Romans 9:30 What therefore shall-we-say? That nations the (ones) not pursuing justice, it (they)-apprehended justice, but justice the (one) out-of trust?
v31 But Israel pursuing (a) law of-justice came not first with-reference-to (the) law.

*[Note that this passage is contrasting the Mosaic Law and the Law of Messiah.]
v32 Because-of what? Because not out-of trust BUT as out-of works of-law they-stumbled on-the stone of-the stumbling,
v33 According-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written:
Behold I-am-placing in Sion (a) stone of-stumbling and (a) rock of-entrapment, and the (one) trusting on him will not be-disgraced. (cf. Isaiah 28:16)

 

cont. Isaiah 8:15 And many shall stumble thereon, and fall, and be broken, and be snared, and be taken.
16 Bind thou up
the testimony, seal the law among my disciples.
17 And
I will wait for Jehovah, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.
18 Behold
, I and the children whom Jehovah hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from Jehovah of hosts, who dwelleth in mount Zion.

19 And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits and unto the wizards, that chirp and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? on behalf of the living should they seek unto the dead?

20 To the law and to the testimony! if they speak not according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.
21 And they shall pass through
it, sore distressed and hungry; and it shall come to pass that, when they shall be hungry, they shall fret themselves, and curse by their king and by their God, and turn their faces upward:
22 and they shall look unto the earth, and behold, distress and darkness
[חֲשֵׁכָה chashekah -Strong's H2825], the gloom of anguish; and into thick darkness [אֲפֵלָה aphelah -Strong's H653] they shall be driven away.

@vs22, the LXX texts vary.  Young’s Literal Translation: And unto the land it looketh attentively, And lo, adversity and darkness! -- Dimness, distress, and thick darkness is driven away, But not the dimness for which she is in distress!

 

 

Ok, something new (Feb 2018) - maybe. I'm still working out - thoroughly chewing - what is being said here:


 Isaiah 9:1 But there shall be no gloom to her that was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali; but in the latter time hath he made it glorious, by the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.
2
The people [Israel/Jews] that walked in darkness [Mosaic Law] have seen a great light [YHVH-the son, the Word]:  [and also] they that dwelt in the land [Galilee of the Gentiles] of the shadow of death, upon them [Gentiles] hath the light [YHVH Yeshua, the Son, the Word] shined.
3
Thou hast multiplied the nation [Israel/Jews + Gentile believers?], thou hast increased their joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.
4 For the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, thou hast broken as in the day of Midian.

 

 

Matthew 4:12 But the Jesus having-heard that John was-given-over, he-retired into the Galilee:
v13 And having-left-behind the Nazareth, having-come he-resided with-reference-to Capernaum, the (one) beside-the-sea, in territories of-Zebulon and Naphtali,
v14 In-order-that the-(thing) having-been-said through Isaiah the prophet might-be-fulfilled, saying,


v15 Land of-Zebulon, and land of-Naphtali, way of-sea across of-the Jordan, Galilee
of-the Gentiles,
**v16 The people namely-the (one) sitting in darkness saw great light, and [και] to-the (ones) sitting in country and *shadow of-death, light rose to-them.

v17 From then the Jesus began to-be-preaching and to-be-saying, YOU-be-repenting; for the kingdom of-the heavens has-drawn-near-and-is-still-near.

Ephesians 2:11 On-this-account YOU-be-having-in-memory that at-one-time YOU the Gentiles in flesh, the (ones) being-said (to be) uncircumcision by the (one) being-said (to be) circumcision in flesh made-by-hand,

v12 That YOU-were in that season separate-from Messiah, having-been-and-still-alienated of-the citizenship of-the Israeli and strangers of-the covenants of-the promise, not having hope and (ones) without God in the world.

v13 But at-this-instant in Messiah Jesus YOU, the (ones) at-one-time being far (away), YOU-became near in the blood of-the Messiah.

v14 For he himself is our peace, the (one) having-made the both (places) one even having-broken-down the midst-wall of-the fencing-in, the enmity, in his flesh

-both place = the holy place and the holy of holies

v15 "Having-rendered-inactive [καταργήσας] the law of-the commandments *in decrees [δόγμασιν], in-order-that he-might-create the two in himself with-reference-to [εἰς –Strong’s G1519-eis, “into”] one new (quality) MAN making peace,

"the two" = Jew and Gentile

v16 And he-might-reconcile-in-full the both (Jews and Gentiles) in one body to-the God through the cross, having-killed the enmity in it;

v17 And having-come he-himself-brought-good-news, peace to-YOU to-the (ones) far and peace to-the (ones) near;

"the ones far"= gentiles "the ones near" = Jews.  Jesus brought the Gospel...the Jews already had the Mosaic LawThe Gospel supersedes the Mosaic law.  As John Parsons correctly states: "Yeshua was not the second coming of Moses!"

v18 Because through him we-are-having the leading-near, the both in one Spirit to the Father.

v19 So therefore YOU-are no-more strangers and dwellers-abroad, BUT YOU-are fellow-citizens of-the holy-places and of-(the)-household of-the God,
v20 Having-been-built-up on the foundation of-the apostles and prophets, Messiah Jesus being chief-corner of-it,

(compare: Revelation 21:14 And the city-wall of-the city having twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of-the twelve apostles of-the lamb.)

-Romans 9:31-32; Isa. 18:14 - Jesus is also the stone of stumbling

v21 In whom all building-up being-fitted-together is-growing into (a) holy sanctuary in Jehovah,
v22
in whom YOU yourselves also are-being-built-together into (a) residence of-the God in spirit.

 

 1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary (νας - naos) of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling ( οκε - oikei) in YOU?"

Matthew 4:16 The people namely-the (one) sitting in darkness saw great light, and to-the (ones) sitting in country and shadow of-death, Light rose to-them. [compare Isaiah 9:1-2; Romans 9:24-26]

Often “the people” primarily refers to Israel. The Mosaic Covenant had a diminishing glory which was a relative darkness when compared to the New Covenant:

2 Corinthians 3:7 But if the ministry of-the death having-been-and-still-engraved in letters in stones came-to-pass with glory, so-that the sons of-Israel (were) not to-be-being-able to-stare with-reference-to the face of-Moses because-of the glory of-his face, the (glory) being-rendered-inactive,
 v8 How will NOT rather
the ministry of-the Spirit be with glory?
 v9 For if
the ministry of-the condemnation (is) glory, by-much more the ministry of-the righteousness is-exceeding in-glory.
 v10 For even the (thing) having-been-and-still-glorified has not been-and-is-still not glorified in this part on-account of the surpassing glory.
 v11 For if
the (thing) being-rendered-inactive (is) through glory, by-much more the (thing) remaining (is) in glory.
 v12 Having therefore
hope such-as-this we-are-using much boldness-of-speech,
 v13 And not even-as
Moses was-putting (a) covering on his face, toward the sons of Israel not to-stare with-reference-to the finish of-the (thing) being-rendered-inactive.
 v14 BUT
their thoughts were-petrified. For until the today day the same covering is-remaining on the reading of-the old covenant, (it) not being-discovered that in Messiah it-is-being-rendered-inactive.
 v15 BUT till today at-which-time
Moses is-being-read (a) covering is-lying on their heart;
 v16 But at-which-time if
it-might-turn-around to Jehovah the covering is-being-lifted-from-around (it).
 v17 But
the Lord is the Spirit; but the-place-where the Spirit of-Jehovah (is), there (is) freedom.

 

2 Corinthians 4:3 But if also our good-news is having-been-covered-and-still-is-covered, it-is having-been-covered-and-still-is-covered among the (ones) perishing,

v4 In whom the God of-this age blinded the thoughts of-the unbelieving with-reference-to the enlightenment of-the good-news of-the glory of-the Messiah, who is the image of-the God, not to-dawn.

v5 For we-are not preaching ourselves BUT Messiah Jesus Jehovah, but ourselves your slaves because-of Jesus.

2Corinthians 4:6 Because the God namely-the (one) having said: Out-of darkness light will-shine, who shined in our hearts toward enlightenment of-the knowledge of-the glory of-the God in (the) person of-Messiah. (Gen.1:3; Isa.58:10; Isa.60:1-6)

 

 

While the Torah-observant Jews under Mosaic law were indeed sitting in that (relative) darkness,  Matthew 4:15-16 delineates: “Galilee of the Gentiles, the people namely the one sitting in darkness” saw great light, AND to the ones sitting in country and shadow of death, light rose to them also. So it is possible to see this addressed to two groups of people, one sitting in darkness, one sitting in country.  There are different ways to view this.  I’m currently thinking that those sitting in darkness are Jews, and those sitting in country are Gentiles…although this order could be reversed. 

A similar case of a New Testament application of Old Testament prophecy to Gentiles:

Hosea 2:23 And I will sow her unto me in the earth:  and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to them that were not my people, Thou art my people; and they shall say Thou art my God.

Now this speaks to Jews (to the Jew first), AND In Romans, the Holy Spirit appears to apply this verse to the Gentiles that are also "called out":

Romans 9:24 Whom (has) he-called, even us, not only out-of Jews BUT also out-of nations?

Note the called out N.T. Jews are called out of Israel, which is called out of nations already.  They – “the choice” of Rom.11:5 -  are called out from their Sinai Covenant relationship with YHVH into the New Covenant relationship with YHVH, hence again:

1 Peter 2:5 And YOU yourselves as living stones YOU-are-being-built (a) spiritual household with-reference-to (a) holy priesthood, to-bring-up spiritual sacrifices welcome to-God through Jesus Messiah;

v25 As even in the Hosea he-is-saying: I-shall-call the people not mine, my people, and the (woman?) not having-been-cherished-and-still-(not)-cherished, having-been-cherished-and-still-cherished;
v26 And it-will-be in the place, the-place-where, it-was-said to-them: YOU (-are) not my people, there they-will-be-called sons of (the) living God.

Galatians 4:27 For it-has-been-and-is-still-written: You-be-made-merry, barren, the (one) not bringing-forth, you-rend-asunder and you-shout, the (one) not suffering-birth-pains, because many (are) the children of-the desolate more than of-the (one) having the husband.

Isaiah 9:7 says the increase of the Messiah’s government and peace will have no end, indicating that he governs all nations. 

Isaiah 9: [recall vs1-4 above]  For all the armor of the armed man in the tumult, and the garments rolled in blood, shall be for burning, for fuel of fire. 6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.

Jesus is indeed a Light to the Gentiles:

Isaiah 49:5 And now saith Jehovah that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, and that Israel be gathered unto him (for I am honorable in the eyes of Jehovah, and my God is become my strength);

 6  yea, he saith, It is too light a thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.

 

Isaiah 42:1  Behold, my servant, whom I uphold; my chosen, in whom my soul [נֶפֶשׁ nephesh -/Strong's H5315] delighteth: I have put my Spirit [רוּחַ ruwach  -Strong's H7307] upon him; he will bring forth justice to the Gentiles[גֹּויִם goyim -Strong's H1471] . He will not cry, nor lift up his voice, nor cause it to be heard in the street. A bruised reed will he not break, and a dimly burning wick will he not quench: he will bring forth justice in truth. He will not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set justice in the earth; and the isles shall wait for his law.

Thus saith God Jehovah, he that created the heavens, and stretched them forth; he that spread abroad the earth and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath [נְשָׁמָה nĕshamah -Strong's H5397] unto the people upon it, and spirit [רוּחַ ruwach  -Strong's H7307] to them that walk therein: 6 I, Jehovah, have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thy hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people [עָם am -Strong's H5971], for a light of the Gentiles [גֹּויִם goyim -Strong's H1471]; to open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison-house. I am Jehovah, that is my name; and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise unto graven images. Behold, the former things are come to pass (Heb.8:13), and new things do I declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them.

10 Sing unto Jehovah a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth; ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein, the isles, and the inhabitants thereof.

 

Isaiah 51:1 Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek Jehovah: look unto the rock whence ye were hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye were digged. 2 Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you; for when he was but one I called him, and I blessed him, and made him many.

Gentile believers in YHVH Yeshua/Jesus are seed of Abraham now (Gal.3:29), and fellow-heirs of the promises to Abraham: 

Galatians 3:29 But if YOU (are) of Messiah, so YOU-are seed of-the Abraham, heirs according-to promise.

 

“Sarah” is the mother of New Covenant believers:

Galatians 4:24 Which-things are being-allegorized; for these (women) are two covenants, on-the-one-hand one from mount Sinai, bearing with-reference-to slavery, one-who is Hagar.
 v25 But
the Hagar is mount Sinai in the Arabia; but it-is-being-in-line-together to-the now Jerusalem, for she-is-being-a-slave with her children.
 v26 But
the above Jerusalem is free, one-who is our mother;

Cont. Isaiah 51:3  For Jehovah hath comforted Zion; he hath comforted all her waste places, and hath made her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of Jehovah; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.

Attend unto me, O my people; and give ear unto me, O my nation: for a law shall go forth from me, and I will establish my justice for a light of the peoples. My righteousness is near, my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall judge the peoples; the isles shall wait for me, and on mine arm shall they trust. Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath; for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment; and they that dwell therein shall die [a]in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.

Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye dismayed at their revilings. For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm shall eat them like wool; but my righteousness shall be forever, and my salvation unto all generations.

 

The Law of the New Covenant is written on Gentile Christian’s hearts:

Romans 2:13 For not the hearers of-law (are) just (ones) beside the God, BUT the doers of-law will-be-justified.

Note, this is NOT talking about physically doing the Sinai Covenant's commandments:


v14 For
at-the-time-that nations, the (ones) not having law, might-be-doing by-nature the-things of-the law, these not having law are law to-themselves;
v15
They-who are-demonstrating the work of-the law written in their hearts, their conscience witnessing-together and between one-another's figurings accusing or also defending,
v16 In-which day the God is-
judging the hidden-things of-the MEN according-to my good-news through Messiah Jesus.

God judges according to the New Covenant Gospel through Jesus Christ.

 

The Law of the New Covenant is written on Jewish and Gentile Christians’ hearts:

2 Corinthians 3:2 "YOU yourselves-are our epistle, having-been-written-and-still-written in our hearts, coming-to-be-known and being-read by all MEN,

 v3 (Ones)-being-manifested that You-are (an) epistle of-Messiah ministered by us, having-been-written-and-still-written not with-black-ink BUT with (the) Spirit of-(the)-living God, not in flat-tablets of-stone BUT in flat-tablets (of) fleshy hearts.

 v4 But we-are-having reliance such-as-this through the Messiah toward the God.

 v5 Not that we-are adequate from ourselves to-figure anything as out-of ourselves, BUT our adequateness (is) out-of the God,

 v6 Who also made us adequate ministers of-(a)-new-quality covenant, not of-letter BUT of-spirit; for the letter is-killing, but the spirit is-making-alive." 

The Law of the New Covenant will be written on Israel’s hearts:

Hebrews 8:10 Because this (is) the COVENANT which I-shall-myself-COVENANT to-the household of-Israel after those days, Jehovah is-saying, giving my laws [νόμους i.e. the New Covenant Torah] into their intellect, and I-shall-inscribe them on their hearts, and I-shall-be to-them with-reference-to God and they themselves will-be to-me with-reference-to (a) people.

Jeremiah 31:33 But this is the COVENANT that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith Jehovah: I will put my law [תורתי torah i.e. the New Covenant Torah]  in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people

 

Thank you Lord Jesus!

 

 

John tells the Jews that God can make new seed to Abraham:

Matthew 3:7 But having-seen many of-the Pharisees and Sadducees coming upon his baptism, he-said to-them, Products of-vipers, who indicated to-YOU to-flee from the future wrath?

v8 Therefore YOU-do fruits worthy of-the repentance:

v9 And might-YOU not think to-be-saying in yourselves, We-are-having (a) father, the Abraham:  for I-am-saying to-YOU, that the God is-being-able out-of these stones to-raise children to-the Abraham.

v10 But already also the axe is-being-laid to the root of-the trees: therefore every tree not doing fine fruit is-being-chopped-away and is-being-cast into fire.

 

God did indeed “already” raise up children to Abraham:

Romans 11:17 But if some of the branches were-broken-out, but you being (a) wild-olive-tree yourself-were-grafted-in among [ἐν en] them and you-became (a) fellow-partner of-the root (*and?)  of-the fatness of-the olive-tree,

 

Ephesians 2:15 Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments in decrees, in-order-that he-might-create the two in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,

 

Galatians 3:29 But if YOU (are) of Messiah, so YOU-are seed of-the Abraham, heirs according-to promise.

 

Praise Yah!

 

 

 

 

Torah Portion:

The Ten Commandments are found in Exodus 20:


Exodus 20 ASV
1. And God spake all these words, saying,
ONE-HALF?  2. I am Jehovah thy God*, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.

(* - The statement/decree in vs2 is viewed by some as the first commandment of this series, and some of the same omit the commandment at vs.4 in order to count to "ten."  I'll use fractions to enable tracking of the traditional numbering.)

ONE 3. Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

TWO 4. Thou shalt not make unto thee a graven image, nor any likeness [of any thing] that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.
TWO AND A HALF? 5. Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them, for I Jehovah thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, upon the third and upon the fourth generation of them that hate me,
6. and showing lovingkindness unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.

THREE
7. Thou shalt not take the name of Jehovah thy God in vain; for Jehovah will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

FOUR 8. Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

FOUR AND A THIRD? 9. Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work;
FOUR AND A TWO-THIRDS? 10. but the seventh day is a sabbath unto Jehovah thy God: [in it] thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy man-servant, nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:
11. for in six days Jehovah made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore Jehovah blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

FIVE 12. Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee.

SIX 13. Thou shalt not kill murder.

SEVEN 14. Thou shalt not commit adultery.

EIGHT 15. Thou shalt not steal.

NINE 16. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.

TEN 17. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house, TEN ½? thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his man-servant, nor his maid-servant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is thy neighbor's.


18. And all the people perceived the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the voice of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they trembled, and stood afar off.
19. And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear; but let not God speak with us, lest we die.
20. And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before you, that ye sin not.
21. And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.
22. And Jehovah said unto Moses, Thus thou shalt say unto the children of Israel, Ye yourselves have seen that I have talked with you from heaven.
FIRST AND SECOND COMMANDMENT REPEATED  23. Ye shall not make [other gods] with me; gods of silver, or gods of gold, ye shall not make unto you.

ADDITIONAL COMMANDMENTS FOLLOW
24. An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt-offerings, and thy peace-offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in every place where I record my name I will come unto thee and I will bless thee.
25. And if thou make me an altar of stone, thou shalt not build it of hewn stones; for if thou lift up thy tool upon it, thou hast polluted it.

(Interesting that a dirt/earthen altar was God's first option. Recall that God made life out of dust.)
26. Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not uncovered thereon.

 

Avoiding some confusion, the bible states that there are ten commandments (words) in Ex.34:27 and Deut.4:13, and these commandments are repeated in Deut. ch 5.

 

 

Mark 12:29 But the Jesus answered him, That first-of-all of-the commandments, (is) you-be-hearing, Israel, Jehovah our God Jehovah is one.
v30 And you-will-cherish Jehovah your God out-of your total heart and out-of your total soul and out-of your total intellect and out-of your total strength. This (is the) first commandment.
v31 And (the) like second (is) this: You-will-cherish your neighbor as yourself. Another commandment greater of-these is not.
 

While verses 29-30 alone supports those that include vs.1 in the first commandment, however it does not support those that omit vs2 from the Exodus/Deuteronomy commandment lists.

 It is vital to see that Yeshua, the Word, YHVH is the sovereign authority that is numbering commandments here, now, always.

 

The good part:

 

Galatians 5:14 For all the law has-been-and-still-is-fulfilled in one word, in the (word): You-shall-cherish your neighbor as yourself.

 

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This should be read by every Messianic believer in Yeshua:

Why then the Law???

by John Parsons (Hebrew for Christians)

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Ki_Teitzei/Goal_of_Law/goal_of_law.html

Perceptions

Luke 5:36 But he-was-saying also (a) parable to them, That no-one is-casting-on (a) patch from-(a)-new-quality garment-(himation) upon (an) old garment-(himation), but if he-is not in-fact splitting even the new-quality (one), and (the) patch, the-(one) from the new-quality is not agreeing with-the old.


v37 And no-one is-casting new wine into old skin-bags, but if the new wine will not-in-fact rend-asunder the skin-bags, and it itself-will-be-poured-out, and the skin-bags will-perish;
v38 BUT one-must-cast new wine into new-quality skin-bags, and both are-being-kept-safe.

The primary context of "both" @ v38 is the preservation of both "new wine" and "new-quality skin-bags". But also “old skin-bags”. 
v39 And no-one having-drunk old is immediately willing new; for he-is-saying, The old is more-gracious.

Perception:

This does not rule out the possibility that they will eventually drink new wine, but rather that it takes time.

Recall also that Jesus made "new" wine out of water, and people thought it was old because it tasted the best, and in their preconceived opinion/custom the old was what should taste better.  Of note, they partook of the New Covenant (new wine) unwittingly, as administered by YHVH Yeshua the Messiah

 

I’ve tried to delineate here with color coding that the New Covenant is found throughout the Old Covenant, in order to also show that those Jews blinded by God to seeing Messiah Yeshua are often partaking unwittingly of the New Covenant as it is expressed in the Tanach. See & understand “redemption-back”:

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#Redemption_back_NT_cuts_both_ways

God’s lovingkindness endures forever!  Praise Yah!

 

More of the “missing” haftarah portion:

 

 Isaiah 7:7 thus saith the Lord Jehovah, It shall not stand, neither shall it come to pass. 8 For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin; and within threescore and five years shall Ephraim be broken in pieces, so that it shall not be a people: 9 and the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is Remaliah’s son. If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established. 10 And Jehovah spake again unto Ahaz, saying, 11 Ask thee a sign of Jehovah thy God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above. 12 But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt Jehovah. 13 And he said, Hear ye now, O house of David: Is it a small thing for you to weary men, that ye will weary my God also?

14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. 15 Butter and honey shall he eat, when he knoweth to refuse the evil, and choose the good. 16 For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose the good, the land whose two kings thou abhorrest shall be forsaken. 17 Jehovah will bring upon thee, and upon thy people, and upon thy father’s house, days that have not come, from the day that Ephraim departed from Judah—even the king of Assyria.18 And it shall come to pass in that day, that Jehovah will hiss for the fly that is in the uttermost part of the rivers of Egypt, and for the bee that is in the land of Assyria. 19 And they shall come, and shall rest all of them in the desolate valleys, and in the clefts of the rocks, and upon all thorn-hedges, and upon all pastures.20 In that day will the Lord shave with a razor that is hired in the parts beyond the River, even with the king of Assyria, the head and the hair of the feet; and it shall also consume the beard.21 And it shall come to pass in that day, that a man shall keep alive a young cow, and two sheep; 22 and it shall come to pass, that because of the abundance of milk which they shall give he shall eat butter: for butter and honey shall every one eat that is left in the midst of the land. 23 And it shall come to pass in that day, that every place, where there were a thousand vines at a thousand silverlings, shall be for briers and thorns. 24 With arrows and with bow shall one come thither, because all the land shall be briers and thorns. 25 And all the hills that were digged with the mattock, thou shalt not come thither for fear of briers and thorns; but it shall be for the sending forth of oxen, and for the treading of sheep.

Isaiah 8:1 And Jehovah said unto me, Take thee a great tablet, and write upon it with the pen of a man, For Maher-shalal-hash-baz; 2 and I will take unto me faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah. 3 And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said Jehovah unto me, Call his name Maher-shalal-hash-baz. 4 For before the child shall have knowledge to cry, My father, and, My mother, the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be carried away before the king of Assyria.

5 And Jehovah spake unto me yet again, saying, 6 Forasmuch as this people have refused the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and rejoice in Rezin and Remaliah’s son; 7 now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the River, strong and many, even the king of Assyria and all his glory: and it shall come up over all its channels, and go over all its banks; 8 and it shall sweep onward into Judah; it shall overflow and pass through; it shall reach even to the neck; and the stretching out of its wings shall fill the breadth of thy land, O Immanuel.

 

9 Make an uproar, O ye peoples, and be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and be broken in pieces. 10 Take counsel together, and it shall be brought to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us [עִמָּנוּ אֵֽל]. 11 For Jehovah spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me not to walk in the way of this people, saying, 12 Say ye not, A conspiracy, concerning all whereof this people shall say, A conspiracy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be in dread thereof.

 

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A child is born, A son is Given.

Genesis 3:21 And Jehovah God made for Adam and for his wife coats of skins skin [עוֹר `owr - singular], and clothed them.
 

This was a type or shadow of the sacrifice of Yeshua/Jesus:
 

Leviticus 17:11  "For the soul of the flesh is in the blood; and I have given  (YHVH gave - past tense) it to you upon the alter to make atonement for your souls for it is the blood that maketh atonement by reason of the soul."

When was this sacrifice given? In the Garden of Eden at Adam & Eve’s fall of MAN.

 

The zeal of YHVH of Hosts does this:
 Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

A child is born AND a son is given.

John 3:16 For thus the God cherished the world so-that he-gave his son, namely-the only-begotten, in-order-that every-(one) the (one) trusting with-reference-to him might not perish, BUT he-might-be-having life eternal.
v17 For the God dispatched not his son into the world in-order-that he-might-be-judging the world, BUT
in-order-that the world might-be-saved through him.



Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.

 

Revelation 13:8 And all the (ones) residing on the earth will-worship him, of-whom his name has not been-and-is-still-written in the little-book of-the life of-the lamb, namely-of-the (one) having-been-and-still-slain from casting-down of-(a)-world.

 

 

 

Old Covenant:

God said to work six days and rest on the seventh. (Ex. 20:8,10,11)

  Note the separate commandment regarding labor and work:

Exodus 20:9 "Six days shalt thou labor [תַּֽעֲבֹד ha-avod], and do all thy work [מְלַאכְתֶּֽךָ m’lachtehka]"

These are the works that came to pass from the fall of man (sin) in Gan Eden:

 In Messiah, we rest from those works!

 

New Covenant:

1Corinthians 5:7b "For even our passover was-sacrificed, Messiah."

Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world."

 

Hebrews 9:24 For the Messiah went not in into holy (places) made-by-hands, patterns-in-turn of-the authentic (things), BUT into the heaven itself, now to-be-revealed to-the face of-the God in-behalf-of us;
 v25 But-not in-order-that he-might-be-offering himself often, as-altogether the chief-priest is-going-in into the holy (places) according-to (each) year in blood belonging-to-another,
 v26 Since it-was-essential he suffer often from casting-down of (the) world;
but at-this-instant, once he-has-been-and-still-is-manifested upon complete-finish of-the ages with-reference-to (a) disregarding of-the sin through his sacrifice.
 v27 And according-to as-much-as it-is-being-laid-away for-the MEN once to-die-off but after this, (a) judgement,
 v28 Thus also the Messiah, once having-been-offered with-reference-to bring(ing)-up sins of-many, out-of (a) second (time) he-will-be-seen separate-from sin by-the (ones) waiting-anxiously (for) him with-reference-to salvation.

 

"What place My Rest?" (Isaiah 66:1; Acts 7:49):

1Cor.3:16   "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling in YOU?"  

 

Again, this dictates that the Temple service (as at Heb.7:11)  has changed.  What a beautiful Light! What a peaceful place to be:

Romans 8:1 "So (there-is) now not-one condemnation's-punishment to-the (ones) in Messiah Jesus." -

Romans 8:2 "For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death."

 

 

The work of the New Covenant believer is to trust in Jesus:

John 6:29 "The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched."

God said to rest from the previous works of the Sinai law (Heb.4:3).

 

Jesus is the believers' Sabbath rest/Sabbath peace/Shabbat shalom (Eph.2:14).

 

 

 

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Jan 10-11, 2014; Jan30-31, 2015; Jan 22-23, 2016; Feb 10, 2017; Jan 26-27, 2018; Jan 18-19, 2019; Feb 7-8, 2020; Jan 29-30, 2021

Parashah Beshalach - בְּשַׁלַּח

 

"when he sent away"
Torah portion:
Exodus 13:17 - 17:16

Haftarah portion:

Judges 4:4 - 5:31
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

John 6:15-71

1 Corinthians 10:1-5

(We read the whole chapters in the N.T.)

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a Torah portion: Exodus 15:8

"And with the blast of thy nostrils the waters were piled up,

The floods stood upright as a heap;

The deeps were congealed in the heart of the sea."

"congealed" from קָֽפְאוּ  kafoo (kafah strongs H7087)

other occurrences:

Zephaniah 1:12 (Young's Literal Translation) "And it hath come to pass, at that time, I search Jerusalem with lights, And I have laid a charge on the men Who are hardened -הַקֹּֽפְאִים- on their preserved things, Who are saying in their heart: Jehovah doth no good, nor doth He evil."

Job 10:10 (YLT) "Dost Thou not as milk pour me out? And as cheese curdle -תַּקְפִּיאֵֽנִי- me?"

Zechariah 14:6 "And it hath come to pass, in that day, The precious light is not, it is dense darkness -יקפאון,"

Obviously, Young's "Literal" Translation is not consistently literal...

Zechariah 14:6 (ESV) "On that day there shall be no light, cold, or frost."
Footnote: "Compare Septuagint, Syriac, Vulgate, Targum; the meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain"

 

News report: Fish Flash Frozen by wind

https://news.yahoo.com/blogs/oddnews/it-got-so-cold-so-quickly-in-this-norweigan-bay-that-it-froze-a-bunch-of-fish-swimming-in-it-232504960.html

"Though it was “only” -7.8°C (18 °F), a sharp eastern wind was enough to freeze a large quantity of fish in place"

Perhaps the dinosaurs (mastodons) were flash frozen by the "jet stream" of the Red Sea crossing?

Exodus 14:21 And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and Jehovah caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all the night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided.

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Brit Chadashah/New Testament (The Will of God) portion: 

John 6:1-71 

LOVE!

John 6:1 After these-(things) the Jesus went-away across the sea namely-of-the Galilee namely-of-the Tiberias.

v2 And much  crowd was-following him,  because they-were-seeing the signs of-him which he-was-doing upon the (ones) being weak.

v3 But the Jesus went-up into the mountain, and he-was-sitting there with his disciples.

v4 But the passover was near, the feast of-the Jews.

v5 The Jesus therefore having elevated the eyes, and having-beheld that much crowd is-coming to him, he-is-saying to the Philip, From-whence shall-we-buy-in-the-market loaves in-order-that these might-eat?

v6 But  this  he-was-saying trying him, for he himself-had-known-absolutely what he-was-being-about to-be-doing.

v7 Philip answered him, Loaves of-two-hundred denarii are not sufficing for-them in-order-that each of-them might-take some small-amount.

v8 One  out-of  his  disciples  is-saying to-him, Andrew the brother of Simon Peter,

v9 One young-child is here, who is-having five loaves made-of-barley and two dainty-(fish); BUT what (are) these with-reference-to these-many?

v10 But the Jesus said, YOU-make the MEN to-fall-back.  But much grass was in the place: the MEN therefore fell-back, the number about five-thousand.

v11 But the Jesus took the loaves, and having-given-thanks he-distributed to-the disciples, but the disciples to-the (ones) lying-back; likewise also out-of the dainty-(fish) as-much-as they-were-willing.

v12 But as they-were-filled-full-within he-is-saying to-his disciples, YOU-gather-together the fragments having-exceeded, in-order-that something might not perish.

v13 They-gathered-together therefore and they-loaded twelve baskets-(on-wheels) of-fragments out-of the five loaves namely-the (ones) made-of-barley which exceeded to-the (ones) having-consumed-food.

v14 The MEN therefore having-seen what sign the Jesus did, were-saying, That this (one) is truly the prophet namely-the (one) coming into the world (Deut. 18:15).

 

v15 Jesus therefore having-come-to-know that they-are-being-about to-be-coming and to be-seizing him, in-order-that they-might-make him king, he-retired again into the mountain himself alone.

v16 And as it became evening his disciples descended upon the sea,

v17 And having-embarked into the vessel they-were-going across the sea into Capernaum.  And it already had-become dark, and the Jesus had not come-nor-was with them,

v18 And-additionally the sea was-being-roused (as a) great (strong) wind (was) blowing.

v19 Having-driven therefore approximately twenty-five or thirty stadiums they-are-observing the Jesus walking-around on the sea, and coming-to-be near the vessel, and they-feared.

 

 

They feared because they knew this scripture identified Jesus as YHVH Elohim:

Psalm 89:8 O Jehovah God of hosts, Who is a mighty one, like unto thee, O Jehovah? And thy faithfulness is round about thee.

9 Thou rulest the pride of the sea: When the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.

 

Cont. John 6:20 But the (one) is-saying to-them, I myself-am [ἐγώ εἰμι ego emi]; YOU-yourselves-be not fearing.

[note: Jesus could not drown because he is God.  And he identified himself as the same ONE that spoke to Moses at the burning bush – compare the LXX use of εγω ειμι – ego eimi at Ex.3:14.]

v21 Then they-were-willing to-take him into the vessel, and immediately the vessel came-to-be upon the land into which they-were-withdrawing.

v22 On-the next-day the crowd namely-the (one) having-stood-and-still-standing across the sea, having-seen that another boat was not there unless that one into which his disciples embarked, and that the Jesus went not in-together with-his disciples into the boat, BUT his disciples only went-away,

v23 But other boats came out-of Tiberias near the place where-in-which they-ate the bread, (after) the Lord (was) having-given-thanks.

v24 When therefore the crowd saw that Jesus is not there nor his disciples, they also themselves embarked into the vessels and came into Capernaum, seeking the Jesus.

v25 And having-found him across the sea, they-said to-him, Rabbi, at-what-time have-you-come-to-be-and-still-are here?

v26 The Jesus answered to-them and said, Amen amen I-am-saying to-YOU, YOU-are-seeking-me not because YOU-saw signs, BUT because YOU-ate out-of the loaves and YOU-were-satisfied.

 

v27 YOU-be not working (for) the eating namely-the (eating) being-destroyed, BUT (for) the eating namely-the (eating) remaining with-reference-to life eternal, which the son of-the MAN will-give to-YOU; for this (one) the God the Father sealed.

 

v28 They-said therefore to him, What might-we-be-doing, in-order-that we-might-be-working the works of-the God?

 

v29 The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched.

 

v30 They-said therefore to-him, What sign therefore are You yourself-doing, in-order-that we-might-see and we-might-trust to-you? What are-you-working?

v31 Our Fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, according-as-it-is having-been and-is-still-written, He-gave to-them bread out-of the heaven to-eat.

v32 The Jesus said therefore to-them, Amen amen I-am-saying to-You, Moses has not given-and-still-is-giving to-You the bread out-of the heaven; BUT my Father is-giving to-YOU the bread out-of the heaven namely-the authentic (bread).

v33 For the bread of-the God is the (one) descending out-of the heaven, and giving life to-the world.

v34 They said therefore to him, Lord, always you-give to-us this bread.

v35 But the Jesus said to-them, I myself-am [ἐγώ εἰμι ego emi] the bread of-the life:  the (one) coming to me by-no-means might-he-be-hungry, and the (one) trusting with-reference-to me by-no-means might-he-thirst at-any-time.

v36 BUT I-said to-YOU that YOU-have even seen-and-are-still-seeing me and YOU-are not trusting.

v37 All which the Father is-giving to-me will-be-present with me, and the (one) coming to me by-no-means might-I-cast-out without.

Cont. John 6:38 Because I-have-descended-and-am-still-descended out-of the heaven, not in-order-that I-might-be-doing the will (namely)-mine, BUT the will of-the (one) having-sent me.

v39 But this is the will of-the Father having-sent me, in-order-that all which he-has-given-and-is-still-giving to-me, I-might not destroy out-of it, BUT I-shall-stand it again in the last day.

v40 But this is the will of-the (one) having-sent me, in-order-that every (one) the (one) observing the Son and trusting with-reference-to him, might-be-having life eternal, and I myself-shall-stand him again in-the last day. 

v41 The Jews therefore were-murmuring concerning him, because he-said, I myself-am[ἐγώ εἰμι ego emi] the bread namely-the (one) having-descended out-of the heaven.

v42 And they-were-saying, Is not this Jesus the son of-Joseph, of-whom we ourselves are-knowing-absolutely the father and the mother?  How there-fore is this (one) saying, That I-have-descended-and-I-am-still-descended out-of the heaven?

v43 The Jesus therefore answered and said to-them, YOU-be not murmuring with one-another

v44 Not-one is-being-able to-come to me unless the Father, namely-the (one) having-sent me, might-draw him, and I myself-shall-stand him again in-the last day.

v45 It-is having-been-and-still-written in the prophets, And they-will all be (ones) taught of-the God. Every (one) therefore, the (one) having-heard from the Father and having-learned, is-coming to me: [Jeremiah 31:34]

v46 Not that anyone has-seen-and-is-still-seeing the Father, unless the (one) being from the God, this (one) has-seen-and-is-still-seeing the Father. [John 10:30]

v47 Amen amen I-am-saying to-YOU the (one) trusting with-reference-to me is-having life eternal.

v48 I myself-am [ἐγώ εἰμι ego emi] the bread of-the life.

v49 YOUR fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, and they-died-off.

v50 This is the bread, namely-the (one) descending out-of the heaven, in-order-that anyone might-eat out-of it and he-might not die-off.

v51 I myself-am [ἐγώ εἰμι ego emi] the bread, namely-the living, the (one) having-descended out-of the heaven:  if anyone might-eat out-of this bread he-will-himself-live with-reference-to the age; but also the bread which I myself-shall-give is my flesh, which I myself-shall-give in-behalf-of the life of-the world.

v52 The Jews therefore were-fighting with one-another, saying, How is this (one) being-able to-give to-us the flesh to-eat?

v53 The Jesus therefore said to-them, Amen amen I-am-saying to-YOU, Unless YOU-might-eat the flesh of-the son of-the MAN and YOU-might-be-drinking his blood, YOU-are not having-life in yourselves.

v54 The (one) chewing my flesh, and drinking my blood, is-having life eternal, and I myself-shall-stand him again in-the last day;

v55 For my flesh truly is eating, and my blood truly is drinking.

v56 The (one) chewing my flesh and drinking my blood, is-remaining in me, and-I in him.

v57 According-as the living Father dispatched me, and-I myself-am-living because-of the Father, also the (one) chewing me, that-one-also will-himself-be-living because-of me.

v58 This is the bread, the (one) having-descended out-of the heaven. Not according-as YOUR fathers ate the manna, and they-died-off: the (one) chewing this* bread he-himself-will-live with-reference-to the age.

* [This bread - Jesus - is spiritual food.  Man shall not live on bread alone, but every saying of God/Messiah.  Luke 4:4]

v59 These-(things) he-said teaching in (a) synagogue in Capernaum.

 

 

Note these “decrees” of Jesus, and connect that the Mosaic Covenant/Law was “rendered-inactive … in decrees”:

 

* Ephesians 2:15 "Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments *in decrees [δόγμασιν - dogmasin], in-order-that he-might-create the two in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,"

 

* "the saying of his power", “in son” -Heb.1:2-3

* God now speaks in Son (even) "in decrees":  "You have heard it said.....but I say unto you...." ~Matthew ch5.

 

Cont. John 6:60 Many out-of his disciples therefore having-heard said, This word is hard; who is-being-able to-be-hearing it?

v61 But the Jesus within himself knowing-absolutely that his disciples are-murmuring concerning this, he-said to-them, Is this entrapping YOU?

v62 (What) if therefore YOU-might-be-observing the son of-the MAN ascending where-in-which he-was [the] formerly;

 

v63 The Spirit is the (one) making-alive, the flesh is not profiting not-one-(thing); the sayings which I myself-am-speaking to-YOU, is spirit and is life;

Understanding: The Law of the New Covenant is the Holy Spirit.

 

v64 BUT there-are some out-of YOU who are not trusting. For the Jesus had-known-absolutely out-of (the) beginning who the (ones) not trusting are, and who the (one) is, being-about-to-give him over. [note the distinction between those not trusting and the one giving him over]

v65 And he-was-saying, Because-of this I-have-said-and-still-say to-YOU, that not-one is-being-able to-come to me unless it-might-be having-been-given to-him out-of my Father.

[A statement of fact by Jesus.  Judas is OK. Further: All Israel shall be saved.]

v66 Out-of this, many of-his disciples went-away with-reference-to the-(things) behind (i.e. the Mosaic Covenant), and no-more were-they-walking-around with him.

v67 The Jesus said therefore to-the twelve, Are YOU yourselves also willing to-be-withdrawing?

v68 Simon Peter therefore answered to-him, Lord, to whom shall-we-go-away? You-are-having sayings of-life eternal;

v69 And we ourselves-have-trusted-and-still-trust* and we-have-come-to-know-and-still-know that you yourself-are the Messiah the son of-the God, namely-the (one) living.

[This “we ourselves trust” is inclusive of Judas Iscariot.]

v70 The Jesus answered to-them, Chose I not for-myself YOU the twelve, and out-of YOU one is (a) devil?

v71 But he-was-saying (of) the Judas Iscariot of-Simon, for this (one) was-being-about to-be-giving him over, being one out-of the twelve.

[there is a lot of love here spoken by Jesus concerning Judas.  Note our (believer's) predestination in vs.44 and 65!  We pray; Draw near to us, Father, so that we will be near to you.]

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Cherry Picking

The Messianics like to cherry pick this verse:
"For it is not merely the hearers of Torah whom God considers righteous; rather, it is the doers of what Torah says who will be made righteous in God's sight."
-Rav Shaul (Paul) @Romans 2:13
 

Response:
"... This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched."
-Yeshua (Jesus) @John 6:29

 

Context:

Romans 2:1 On-this-account O MAN, everyone judging, you-are without-defense; for in what you-are-judging the different (one) you-are-condemning yourself; for the (one) judging, you-are-practising the same things.

Those "under the law" do not have the same "defense attorney" as Christians. 

Christians (Messianics) of course have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the Just.

1 John 2:1 My little-children, these-things I-am-writing to-YOU in-order-that YOU-might not sin.  And if someone might-sin, we-are-having (an) advocate with the Father, Jesus Messiah (a) just (one);

v2 And he himself is (a) propitiation concerning our sins, but not concerning ours only BUT also concerning the total world.

v3 And in this we-are-coming-to-know that we-have-come-to-know-and-still-know him, if we-might-be-keeping his commandments.

It really is not confusion:

Jump to For The Love Of God

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Those that have tasted the graciousness of God and yet still attempt to reconcile their sin by their own works (via placing themselves "under the law") may have their defense adversely affected:

 

Hebrews 10:28 Some-one having-disregarded (a) law of-Moses, upon two or three witnesses if-dying-off separate-from pities;
v29 To-how-much of-worse
vengeance are-YOU-thinking will-he-be-thought worthy, the (one) having-trodden-down the Son of-the God and having-considered the blood of-the covenant, in which he-was-made-holy, common, and having-insulted-within the Spirit of-the favor?
v30 For we-are-knowing-absolutely the (one) having-said: To-me an-avenging, I myself will-repay; and again: Jehovah will-judge his people.
v31 (A) fearful (thing) to-
fall-into hands of-(a)-living God.
 

cont. Romans 2:2 But we-are-knowing-absolutely that the sentence of-the God is according-to truth upon the (ones) practising the-things such-as-these.
v3
But are-you-figuring this, O MAN, the (one) judging the (ones) practising the-things such-as-these and doing them, that you yourself-will-flee-out-of the sentence of-the God?
v4
Or are-you-despising of-the riches of-his graciousness and of-the toleration and of-the patience, being-ignorant that the gracious (character) of-the God is-leading you with-reference-to repentance?
v5 But according-to your
hardness and unrepentant heart you-are-storing for-yourself wrath in (a) day of-wrath and of-uncovering of-just-judgement of-the God,

Again, many in the Messianic assembly hesitate - or reject - God's grace, just as Israel did by listening to the spies.  On the other hand, many Christians rest in Jesus (Yeshua, our Sabbath Rest):

Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world."

Cont. Romans 2:6 Who will-give-back to-each (one) according-to his works:
v7 On-the-one-hand to-the (ones) according-to
perseverance of-good work seeking glory and honor and imperishability, life eternal;
v8 On-the-other-hand to-the (ones) out-of
ambitious-rivalry and disobeying the truth but relying on-the unrighteousness, wrath and anger.

Note: regarding those "disobeying the truth"   John 14:6 "The Jesus is-saying to-him, I myself-am the way and the truth and the life No-one is-coming to the Father unless through me."

Cont. Romans 2:9 Tribulation and anguish upon every soul of-MAN of-the (one) working-out the bad-thing, both of-Jew first and of-Greek;
v10 But glory and honor and peace
to-everyone working the good-thing, both to-Jew first and to-Greek.
v11 For there-is not partiality beside the God.
v12 For as-many-as sinned without-law, will also perish without-law; and as-many-as sinned in law, will-be-judged through law;
v13
For not the hearers of-law (are) just (ones) beside the God, BUT the doers of-law will-be-justified.

Note, this is NOT talking about physically doing the Sinai Covenant's commandments:


v14 For
at-the-time-that nations, the (ones) not having law, might-be-doing by-nature the-things of-the law, these not having law are law to-themselves;
v15
They-who are-demonstrating the work of-the law written in their hearts, their conscience witnessing-together and between one-another's figurings accusing or also defending,
v16 In-which day the God is-
judging the hidden-things of-the MEN according-to my good-news through Messiah Jesus.

God judges according to the New Covenant Gospel through Jesus Christ.

 

ON THE OTHER HAND:
Cont. Romans 2:17 But if you yourself-are-being-surnamed Jew and you-are-resting-on law and you-are-boasting in God

[Note that Paul, by the Holy Spirit, is speaking to Jews]
v18 And you-are-coming-to-know
the will and you-are-proving the things differing being-instructed out-of the law,
v19 Both
you-have-relied-and-still-rely-on yourself to-be (a) leader-of-the-way of-blind (ones), (a) light of-the (ones) in darkness,

[note: the Jews are/were "in darkness" while under the Mosaic Covenant.]
v20 (A) disciplinarian of-foolish (ones), (a) teacher of-infants,
having the formation of-the knowledge and of-the truth in the law:
v21 The (one) therefore teaching (a) different (one), are-you not teaching yourself? The (one) preaching to not be-stealing, are-you-stealing?
v22 The (one) saying to not be-
committing-adultery, are-you-committing-adultery? The (one) abominating the idols, are-you-stealing-sacred-things?

This primarily speaks of the spiritual adultery:

Romans 7:1 Or are-YOU-being-ignorant, brothers, for I-am-speaking to-(ones)-coming-to-know law, that the law is-exercising-lordship of-the MAN on as-long time as he-is-living?
 v2 For
the woman under-a-husband has-been-and-is-still-bound by-law to-the living husband; but if the husband might-die-off, she-has-been-and-is still-rendered-inactive from the law of-the husband.
 v3 So therefore, while
the husband (is) living, she-will-be-termed (an) adulteress if she-might-become to-(a)-different man; but if the husband might-die-off, she-is free from the law, she (will) not be (an) adulteress having-become to-(a)-different man. [i.e. one new man in Messiah, Eph.2:15]
 v4 So-that, my
brothers, YOU yourselves also were-put-to-death to-the law through the body of-the Messiah, with-reference-to YOU to-become to-(a)-different (one), to-the (one) having-been-raised out-of dead (ones), in-order-that we-might-bring-forth-fruit to-the God.

The New Covenant began at the death of its testator, Jesus.

Hebrews 9:16 For where-in-which (there-is-a) covenant, (it-is) (a) necessity (a) death to-be-being-brought from-the (one) having-himself-covenanted;
 v17 For (a) covenant on deads (is) firm, since it-is (not) at-any-time being-strong when the (one) having-himself-covenanted is-living.

v5 For when we-were in the flesh, the sufferings of-the sins the (sufferings) through the law were-operating in our members with-reference-to the (object) to-bring-forth-fruit to-the death;

v6 But at-this-instant we-were-rendered-inactive from the law, having-died-off in which we-were-being-held-fast, so-that we (are) to-be-being-a-slave in newness of-spirit and not in-oldness of-letter.

 

I'm saying: Be careful.

Cont. Romans ch2:
v23 You,
who are-boasting in law, are-you-dishonoring the God through the transgression of-
the law? [Note that Paul, by the Holy Spirit, is still speaking to Jews]
v24
For the name of-the God is-being-blasphemed because-of YOU among the Gentiles, according-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written.
v25 For on-the-one-hand
circumcision is-profiting if you-might-be-practising law; if on-the-other-hand you-are (a) transgressor your circumcision has-become-and-still-is uncircumcision.
v26 If therefore
the uncircumcision might-be-guarding the just-acts of-the law, will not his uncircumcision be-figured with-reference-to circumcision?
v27 And
the uncircumcision out-of nature finishing the law will-judge you the transgressor of-law through letter and circumcision.
v28 For not the (one) in the manifest is
Jew, nor the circumcision in the manifest in flesh;

v29 BUT the (one) in the hidden (man) (is) (a) Jew, and circumcision of-heart in spirit not letter, of-whom the laudation (is) not out-of MEN BUT out-of the God.

[Note that in vs29, Paul, by the Holy Spirit, is still speaking to Jews.

This Body of the Messiah is a Great Mystery – Ephesians 5:32.

There are spiritual Jews – Romans 2:28.

There are spiritual Gentiles – Ephesians 3:16.

We come and remain as we are, both Jew and Gentile – 1 Corinthians 7:20, 24.

This Body of both Jew and Gentile is One New Man in Messiah – Ephesians 2:15.

Again: The law of the New Covenant is the Holy Spirit.

Note “of-heart in spirit not letter" and compare: The Law - the NEW law of Messiah (Jn.15:12) - is now written in our hearts - we are an epistle of Messiah.

2 Corinthians 3:2 "YOU yourselves-are our epistle, having-been-written-and-still-written in our hearts, coming-to-be-known and being-read by all MEN,

 v3 (Ones)-being-manifested that You are (an) epistle of-Messiah ministered by us, having-been-written-and-still-written not with-black-ink BUT with (the) Spirit of-(the)-living God, not in flat-tablets of-stone BUT in flat-tablets (of) fleshy hearts.

 v4 But we-are-having reliance such-as-this through the Messiah toward the God.

 v5 Not that we-are adequate from ourselves to-figure anything as out-of ourselves, BUT our adequateness (is) out-of the God,

 v6 Who also made us adequate ministers of-(a)-new-quality covenant, not of-letter BUT of-spirit; for the letter is-killing, but the spirit is-making-alive." 

 

This is fulfilling the New Covenant Prophecies of Jeremiah and Ezekiel: 

Jeremiah 31:31  "Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will make a NEW COVENANT [בְּרִית חֲדָשָֽׁה] with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah: 32 not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was a husband unto them, saith Jehovah. 33 But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith Jehovah: I will put my law in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people: 34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more."

Ezkekiel 36:26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you; and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh.
 27 And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep mine ordinances, and do them.
 28 And ye shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; and ye shall be my people, and I will be your God.

 

And that brings us back to:  Sacrifice and Offering YOU willed not.

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Darkness and Light

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Sacrifice and Offering YOU willed NOT.

The Law of Messiah

Now the New Covenant - Forever in and through a body prepared - Jesus Messiah.

Jesus Messiah - The Light of the world.

Deuteronomy 5:32 Ye shall observe to do therefore as Jehovah your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.

Deuteronomy 4:2 "Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish from it, that ye may keep the commandments of Jehovah your God which I command you."

We must consider Deuteronomy 4:14 "And Jehovah commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and ordinances, that ye might do them in the land wither ye go over to possess it"

It is telling that in 17 volumes of the Babylonian Talmud the rabbis there do not reference (that I have found via the index) this passage:  Exodus 24:4a "And Moses wrote all the words of Jehovah,"

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The Book of Enoch is helpful in understanding the fallen angels of Genesis 6....

At least this much of Enoch we can trust:

 

Jude 14 (CT) But Enoch, seventh from Adam, prophesied also for-these (men) saying:  Behold Jehovah came among his holy myriads,

v15 To-make judgement down-upon all and to-reprove all the impious concerning all the works of-their impiety of-which they-acted-impiously and concerning all of-the hard-things (of-)which impious sinners spoke down-upon him.

 

Jude v14 (ASV) And to these also Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied, saying, Behold, the Lord came with ten thousands of his holy ones,   v15 to execute judgment upon all, and to convict all the ungodly of all their works of ungodliness which they have ungodly wrought, and of all the hard things which ungodly sinners have spoken against him. 

 

Enoch Book 1 ch.2 (Lawrence) "Behold, he comes with ten thousands of his saints, to execute judgment upon them, and destroy the wicked, and reprove all the carnal for everything which the sinful and ungodly have done, and committed against him."

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This gives God's context for at least understanding things within "forever":

Hosea 2:11   I will also cause all her mirth to cease, her feast days, her new moons, and her sabbaths, and all her solemn feasts

 

 

AS this is spiritual:

Isaiah 1:3   Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting. 

4   Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth: they are a trouble unto me; I am weary to bear them. 

 

Then if follows, literally, that so too the following is spiritual:

 Isaiah 1:26   And I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counselors as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called, The city of righteousness, the faithful city

 

..............because................Sacrifice and Offering YOU willed NOT...

 

 

 

 

Light and Darkness

Yes, there are some interesting things here…

 

 As members of the body of Messiah Yeshua (Eph.5:30), those that trust in Jesus Christ hopefully see the Truth and Light (Yeshua, Jn.8:12; 14:6) "in black and white", and that is good (Lev. 10:10; 1Cor.13:11). We likely see some things grey, yet also often appreciate that there is a full spectrum of Light (1Cor.13:12), which includes things seen and things unseen (beyond the visible spectrum).

 

1 John 1:5 And the message which we-have-heard-and-still-hear from him and we-are-telling to-YOU is this, that the God is light and in him it-is not dark, not-one (bit).

Only in the Light of Yeshua/Jesus, we may consider the different "darknesses"...

Genesis 1:1 (ASV) In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 

2 And the earth was waste and void; and darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ  choshek) was upon the face of the deep: and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters 

3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. 

4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided [וַיַּבְדֵּל b’dayl] the light from the darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ  choshek). 

5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ  choshek ) he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, one (אֶחָד  'echad) day (יוֹם  yowm). 

 

God made the sun and moon…for another (further?) division of light and darkness…

Genesis 1:18  and to rule over the day (יוֹם  yowm) and over the night (לַּיְלָה lay’lah), and to divide (וּֽלֲהַבְדִּיל) the light (אוֹר  owr) from the darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ  choshek): and God saw that it was good.

 

And different types of Clouds…

Psalm 18:11 (ASV) He made darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ  choshek) his hiding-place, his pavilion round about him, Darkness(חֲשֵׁכָה  chashekah) of waters, thick clouds (עָבֵי avey) of the skies.

 

Deuteronomy 4:11 (ASV) And ye came near and stood under the mountain; and the mountain burned with fire unto the heart of heaven, with darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ  choshek), cloud (עָנָן anan)[i.e. the glory cloud], and thick darkness (עֲרָפֶל `araphel)

 

Exodus 20:21 (ASV)"  And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness (עֲרָפֶל `araphel) where God was"

 

Psalm 139:11 (ESV) If I say, “Surely the darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ  choshek) shall cover me, and the light about me be night,”

 

Psalm 139:12 (ESV)  "even the darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ  choshek)  is not dark (חֹשֶׁךְ  choshek)  to you; the night is bright as the day, for darkness (חֲשֵׁכָה  chashekah) is as light with you.

 

Genesis 1:5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ choshek) he called Night. And there was (וַֽיְהִי־) evening  (עֶרֶב erev) and there was morning, one (אֶחָד  echad)  day.

 Note: after the separation of Day/Light & Night/Darkness,  there was an "echad" - ONE day which had evening and morning.  This is not to say that darkness and light are in unity, although Gen.1:4 might be taken that direction. Rather, with good caution, we might see that “Darkness” and “Light” would appear to be part of this unity (echad) of ONE day only in that God’s light mercifully even shines in the darkness.  Gen. 1:5 equates the night with the darkness, and so indeed one 24hr day has day and night, light and darkness, morning and evening.

Compare  הָֽעַרְבַּיִם  בֵּין – bayn ha-areb-ba -yim  between the two evenings”, which also appears to include the darkness and light.

Exodus 16:12  I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel: speak unto them, saying, At even (הָֽעַרְבַּיִם  -ha areb ba yim) ye shall eat flesh, and in the morning ye shall be filled with bread: and ye shall know that I am Jehovah your God.

Exodus 30:7 And Aaron shall burn thereon incense of sweet spices: every morning, when he dresseth (עֲלֹת ah-lōt) the lamps, he shall burn it.

8 And when Aaron lighteth (עֲלֹת ah-lōt) the lamps at even (הָֽעַרְבַּיִם  -ha areb ba yim), he shall burn it, a perpetual incense before Jehovah throughout your generations.

Note that “dresseth” and “lighteth” are from the same hebrew word עֲלֹת ah-lōt, (Strong’s H5927).  Aaron was doing the same thing to the menorah in the morning and evening.  As perpetual incense, obviously it burned through day and night.

Leviticus 23:27  Howbeit on the tenth day of this seventh month is the day of atonement: it shall be a holy convocation unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls; and ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto Jehovah.

Lev 23:32  It shall be unto you a sabbath of solemn rest, and ye shall afflict your souls: in the ninth day of the month at even (עֶרֶב erev), from even (עֶרֶב erev) unto even (עֶרֶב erev), shall ye keep your sabbath.

So then this establishes one 24hr day being from one sunset evening to the next sunset evening, just as the weekly Sabbath lasts “between the evenings”.  Perhaps this will help us better understand the timing of Yeshua’s last Passover Seder.

 

Exodus 20:21 And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness (עֲרָפֶל araphel) where God was.

Deuteronomy 5:22 "These words Jehovah spake unto all your assembly in the mount out of the midst of the fire, of the cloud (הֶֽעָנָן-ha-anan), and of the thick darkness (עֲרָפֶל araphel) , with a great voice: and he added no more.  And he wrote them upon two tables of stone [compare 2Cor.3:2], and gave them to me." 

Note a difference between thick darkness (עֲרָפֶל araphel) and darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ choshek).  The thick darkness is connected to the “glory cloud of His presence” (see Apologetics 9, The Cloud of Jehovah’s Presence: http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT-APOLOGETICS/Apologetics-9.PDF)

Future study: compare LXX and N.T. Greek treatment of “darkness”.

 

2 Corinthians 3:7 But if the ministry of-the death having-been-and-still-engraved in letters in stones came-to-pass with glory, so-that the sons of-Israel (were) not to-be-being-able to-stare with-reference-to the face of-Moses because-of the glory of-his face, the (glory) being-rendered-inactive,
 v8 How will NOT rather
the ministry of-the Spirit be with glory?
 v9 For if the ministry of-the condemnation (is) glory, by-much more
the ministry of-the righteousness is-exceeding in-glory.
 v10 For even the (thing) having-been-and-still-glorified has not been-and-is-still not glorified in this part on-account of the surpassing glory.
 v11 For if
the (thing) being-rendered-inactive (is) through glory, by-much more the (thing) remaining (is) in glory.
 v12 Having therefore hope such-as-this we-are-using much boldness-of-speech,
 v13 And not even-as Moses was-putting (a) covering on his face, toward the sons of Israel not to-stare with-reference-to
the finish of-the (thing) being-rendered-inactive.
 v14 BUT
their thoughts were-petrified. For until the today day the same covering is-remaining on the reading of-the old covenant, (it) not being-discovered that in Messiah it-is-being-rendered-inactive.
 v15 BUT till today at-which-time Moses is-being-read
(a) covering is-lying on their heart;
 v16 But at-which-time if
it-might-turn-around to Jehovah the covering is-being-lifted-from-around (it).
 v17 But
the Lord is the Spirit; but the-place-where the Spirit of-Jehovah (is), there (is) freedom.

2 Corinthians 4:6 Because the God namely-the (one) having said: Out-of darkness light will-shine, who shined in our hearts toward enlightenment of-the knowledge of-the glory of-the God in (the) person of-Messiah. (Gen.1:3; Isa.58:10; Isa.60:1-6)

Isaiah 60:2  For, behold, darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ choshek) shall cover the earth, and gross darkness (עֲרָפֶל araphel) the peoples; but Jehovah will arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.

Matthew 4:16 The people namely-the (one) sitting in darkness saw great light, and to-the (ones) sitting in country and shadow of-death, Light rose to-them. [compare Isaiah 9:1-2; Romans 9:24-26]

Often “the people” primarily refers to Israel. The Mosaic Covenant had a diminishing glory which was a relative darkness when compared to the New Covenant. While the Torah-observant Jews under Mosaic law were indeed sitting in that darkness, in context vs.15 &16 delineate: “Galilee of the Gentiles, the people namely the one sitting in darkness” saw great light, AND to the ones sitting in country and shadow of death, light rose to them also. So it is possible to see this addressed to two groups of people, one sitting in darkness, one sitting in country.  There are different ways to view this.  I’m currently thinking that those sitting in darkness are Jews, and those sitting in country are Gentiles…although this order could be reversed.  Isaiah 9:7 says the increase of the Messiah’s government and peace will have no end, indicating that he governs all nations. 

While there is a relative darkness to the Mosaic Covenant compared to the New Covenant, the Mosaic covenant darkness does not equate to the overall darkness of the world.  There was a glory to the Mosaic Covenant, after all.

Mercifully, YHVH made darkness his hiding place and a pavilion about him (Ps 18:11). New Testament Hebrew (?) Christians are called out of this darkness (1Peter 2:9-12).  Further, Christians are to put off all works of the darkness (Rom.13:12).

John 8:12 Again therefore the Jesus spoke to-them, saying,  I myself-am [ἐγώ εἰμι ego emi] the light of-the world;  the (one) following me will by-no-means walk-around in the darkness (σκοτία skotia),  BUT he-will-have the light of-the life.

Prophecy:
Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one [אֶחָד echad ] flesh.

 

Fulfillment: Ephesians 5:30 Because we-are members of his body.
v31 Instead-of this (a) MAN shall-leave-behind the father and the mother and he-shall-be-very-united to his wife and the two shall-be with-reference-to flesh, one.
v32
This mystery is great, but I-myself am-saying with-reference-to Messiah and with-reference-to the assembly.

 

Gen.1:5 Note: after the separation, Day & Night, Light & Darkness are "echad" - ONE.  This may be a hopeful view...there's not any darkness in YHVH, but he makes darkness his pavilion...and let's HIS LIGHT shine forth out of darkness (2Cor.4:6)...those that are drawn to that Light (believers) are echad with YHVH Yeshua (Eph.5:30-32). 

REMEMBER: EVERYTHING RELATIVE TO THE LIGHT OF YHVH IS DARKNESS .....and this includes Rabbinical Judaism.   (God blinded them (Rom.11:8) and believers are NOT grafted in into the Judaism that rejects Yeshua as Messiah and YHVH.Rom.11:16-17)... although they are still YHVH'S PAVILION(!).   MERCY!   Rom. 11:31-36.

 

At the restoration of Israel, all Israel shall be saved and THEN they will be a light unto the nations:

Isaiah 1:26   And I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counselors as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called, The city of righteousness, the faithful city

 

Those that trust in YHVH Yeshua see his light and yet....

1 Corinthians 13:12 For just-now we-are-looking through (a) mirror in (an) enigma, but then face to face; just-now I-am-coming-to-know out-of part, but then I-shall-come-to-know-thoroughly-for-myself according-as also I-came-to-be-known-thoroughly.
13 But at-this-instant trust, hope, charity (are) remaining, these three things; but
the charity (is) (the) greater of-these.

Note that enigmas, or riddles, can be solved.

 

On Covenants:

Gentile believers are not grafted into an "old covenantal" means of access to YHVH  (see Hebrews), but are now ONE NEW MAN:

 Come as you are

Romans 3:29 "Or (is) the God of-Jews only? NOT also of-nations?  Yea also of-nations"

Hebrews 8:7 "For if that first (covenant) was faultless, (a) place was not being-sought of-a-second"

Ephesians 2:8 For by-the favor YOU-are having-been-and-still-are-saved through trust; and this not out-of YOU, of-God the gift;

v9 Not out-of works, in-order-that some-one might not boast.

v10 For of-him we-are (a) thing-made having-been-created in Messiah Jesus on good works, to-which the God prepared-before (us?)  in-order-that we-might-walk-around in them.

-"on" = on the works of Messiah - not "out of your own works" as per vs9

v11 On-this-account YOU-be-having-in-memory that at-one-time YOU the Gentiles in flesh, the (ones) being-said (to be) uncircumcision by the (one) being-said (to be) circumcision in flesh made-by-hand,

v12 That YOU-were in that season separate-from Messiah, having-been-and-still-alienated of-the citizenship of-the Israeli and strangers of-the covenants of-the promise, not having hope and (ones) without God in the world.

This is the now:

v13 But at-this-instant in Messiah Jesus YOU (Gentiles), the (ones) at-one-time being far (away), YOU-became near in the blood of-the Messiah.

v14 For he himself is our peace, the (one) having-made the both (places) one even having-broken-down the midst-wall of-the fencing-in, the enmity, in his flesh

-both place = the holy place and the holy of holies

v15 Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments in decrees (i.e. of Jesus), in-order-that he-might-create the two in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,

"the two" - Jew and Gentile

v16 And he-might-reconcile-in-full the both (Jews and Gentiles) in one body to-the God through the cross, having-killed the enmity in it;

v17 And having-come he-himself-brought-good-news, peace to-YOU to-the (ones) far and peace to-the (ones) near;

"the ones far"= gentiles, "the ones near" = Jews

v18 Because through him we-are-having the leading-near, the both in one Spirit to the Father.

v19 So therefore YOU-are no-more strangers and dwellers-abroad, BUT YOU-are fellow-citizens of-the holy-places and of-(the)-household of-the God,

v20 Having-been-built-up on the foundation of-the apostles and prophets, Messiah Jesus being chief-corner of-it,

-@Romans 9:31-32 - Jesus is also the stone of stumbling

v21 In whom all building-up being-fitted-together is-growing into (a) holy sanctuary in Jehovah,

v22 in whom YOU yourselves also are-being-built-together into (a) residence of-the God in spirit.

 

1 Corinthians 3:16  "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling in YOU?"

 

 

as you were

1 Corinthians 7:17 Unless as the Lord parted to-each (one), as the God has-called-and-still-calls each (one), thus let-him-be-walking-around.  And thus I-order-for-myself in all the assemblies.

v18 Was anyone called having-been-and-still-circumcised? Let-him not be-pulling-on; was anyone called in uncircumcision?  Let-him not be-being circumcised.

v19 The circumcision is not-one-thing, and the uncircumcision is not-one-thing, BUT (a) keeping of-commandments of-God (is).

v20 Each (one) in the calling in-which he-was-called, in this let-him-be-remaining.

v21 Were-you-called (being) (a) slave? Let-it not be-mattering to-you; BUT if you-are-being-able even to-become free, you-use (it) rather.

v22 For the slave having-been-called in Jehovah is (a) freedman of-Jehovah; and likewise the (one) having-been-called (being) free is (a) slave of Messiah.

v23 YOU-were-bought-in-the-market of-(a)-price; YOU-be not becoming slaves of-MEN.

v24 Each (one) in which (thing) he-was-called, brothers, in this let-him-be-remaining beside God.

One new man Jews are still physically as Jews Gentiles are still physically as Gentiles. Spiritually, they are one new man: they are members of the Body of Messiah.

 

Understanding:  There is an ecclesia (assembly) of ethnic, national, ethnic Israel, which God called out of Egypt.  Out of this, a remnant obeyed the Sinai covenant.  Out of that group, there is a remnant that trusts in Jesus. [Hopefully, we could say that the initial remnant always obeyed.]  Also, there is a calling out from the Gentiles of the Gentile believers, who are also (also, in addition to being called out of the nations) grafted in AMONG (Rom.11:17) the "called out of the called out Israel" (the Choice, Rom.11:7).  That is, Gentile believers are NOT grafted into Israel even if it is "Torah observant" (which is remaining under the Sinai Covenant at best, and are "beloved enemies" -Ro.11:28), but rather Gentile believers are grafted in among spiritual Israel/assembly that is called out of the Sinai Covenant into a New Covenant relationship (read the book to Hebrews!) with YHVH in Yeshua [edit 7/14/2015: The "petrified" part of Israel is not necessarily broken out, and we Gentile believers are grafted in AMONG them also..BUT NOT INTO THEM.]  See this note on Romans ch11:

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Gentile believers are not grafted into the Sinai Covenant by means of the New Covenant --yet this is the kind of messy doctrine that many Messianics follow.  In the New Testament/Covenant Assembly, Ethnic Jews are still ethnic Jews, and Gentiles remain Gentiles - -that is, physically there is no change. We are given the order "As you were" in 1 Cor.7:17-24.

(Considering that the Sinai Covenant/Mosaic Judaism always allowed gentile proselytes, this grafting in of Gentiles cannot be in reference to the Sinai Covenant and ethic Israel, as this process already existed in the Old Covenant…and we have a New Covenant relationship with YHVH in Messiah.  Know then that a proselyte that enters into the Judaism/Sinai Covenant is different from a Gentile grafted into the spiritual body (think of the first "Christians that were all Jews) that is called OUT of Judaism/Sinai Covenant)

Spiritually, both Jew and Gentile are created as one new man in Messiah (Eph.2:15,16)  This was accomplished through the rending of the veil which is Jesus' flesh.(Eph2:14, Heb.10:19-20), which allows us to enter into His sanctuary and His rest (Heb.4:3).

Again, there is no doubt that the Body of Messiah is a great mystery.

Forever...

Jeremiah 31:31  "Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will make a NEW COVENANT [בְּרִית חֲדָשָֽׁה] with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah: 32 not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was a husband unto them, saith Jehovah. 33 But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith Jehovah: I will put my law in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people: 34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more."

 

Ezekiel 36: 26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you; and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh.
 27 And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep mine ordinances, and do them.
 28 And ye shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; and ye shall be my people, and I will be your God.

 

Understand that the Sacrifices and Offerings (which includes "ordinances/statutes" or better, "just-acts" of the Law) of the Sinai Covenant were to provide atonement for the Israelites sin of not obeying the commandments and laws of the Sinai Covenant.  Without the Levitical priesthood and without the Temple/Tabernacle, there is no remedy for sin under the Mosaic Covenant.  This since at least AD 70 and the destruction of the Temple.  Contrast that with the New Covenant relationship in Messiah Jesus:

1Corinthians 1:30 But out-of him YOU yourselves-are in Messiah Jesus, who became wisdom to-us from God, both righteousness and holiness and redemption.

 

Forever....Sacrifice and Offering YOU willed NOT.

Colossians 1:13 "Who himself-delivered us out-of the authority of-the darkness and he shifted (us) into the kingdom of-the son of his charity,

"A body prepared" = Jesus, Forever the same Jesus:

Psalm 40:6   Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required. 

7   Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me, 

8   I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart

9   I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest. 

10   I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation. 

 

A BODY PREPARED 

study the following graphic much:

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/images/Ralph-Mount/Mount-Tabernacle-Body.jpg

Exodus 27:14 The hangings for the one SIDE (כָּתֵף  katheph SHOULDER) of the gate shall be fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three. 

 Exodus 27:15 And for the other SIDE (כָּתֵף  katheph SHOULDER) shall be hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three. 

 Exodus 26:26 And thou shalt make bars of acacia wood: five for the boards of the one SIDE (צֵלָע  tsela`- RIB) of the tabernacle,

 Exodus 26:27 and five bars for the boards of the other SIDE(צֵלָע  tsela`- RIB) of the tabernacle, and five bars for the boards of the SIDE(צֵלָע  tsela`- RIB) of the tabernacle, for the hinder part (יְרֵכָה yĕrekah THIGH) westward. 

Psalm 40:8  I delight to do thy will, O my God; Yea, thy law is within my heart (מֵעֶה  me`ah BOWELS). 

 

 

 

Hebrews 10:4 For (it-is) impossible (for) blood of-bulls and he-goats to-be-removing sins.

v5 On-this-account coming-in into the world he-is-saying: You-willed not sacrifice and offering, but you-yourself-rendered (a) body thoroughly-fit for-me;

v6 You-thought not well (of) total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin.

v7 Then I-said:  Behold I-am-present, in (the) heading of-(a)-little-book it-has-been-written-and-is-still-written concerning me, to-do, the God, your will.

v8 More-above saying that sacrifice and offering and total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin you-willed not, nor you-thought-well (of), they-which are-being-offered according-to the law,

v9 Then he-has-said-and-is-still-saying:  Behold I-am-present to-do, the God, your will.  He-is-carrying-off the first in-order-that the second might-stand;

v10 In which (second) will we-are having-been-made-holy-and-are-still-holy through the offering all-at-once of-the body of-the Messiah Jesus.

v11 And on-the-one-hand every priest has-stood-and-still-stands publicly-ministering according-to (each) day and often offering the same sacrifices, they-which are never being-able to-lift sins from-around (them);

v12 He, on-the-other-hand having-offered one sacrifice in-behalf-of sins with-reference-to the perpetuity (was) seated in right (hand) of-the God,

v13 Henceforth waiting-long till his enemies might-be-placed (a) footstool of his feet.

v14 For by-one offering he-has-made-perfect-and-still-makes-perfect with-reference-to the perpetuity the (ones) being-made-holy.

v15 But the Holy Spirit also is-witnessing to-us; for after to-have-said-before-and-still-saying;

v16 This (is) the covenant which I-myself-shall-covenant with them after those days, Jehovah is saying: Giving my laws on their hearts, and on their intellects I-shall-inscribe them,

v17 And of-their sins and their *lawlessnesses I-shall by-no-means still be-mindful.

v18 But where-in-which forgiveness of-these, (there is) not-still (an) offering in-behalf-of sins.

v19 Having therefore brothers, boldness-of-speech with-reference-to the entering-in of-the holy-ones in the blood of-Jesus,

 

on lawlessness  *[ανομιων-anominon]

note that until they (Israel) come into the New Covenant relationship with YHVH,  even if "Torah observant" they are in a state of "lawlessnesses" in relation to the law of Messiah.  The Levitical service, upon which all the Mosaic law was based ("rested"), did not remove their sin.  It brought a way of atonement, a yearly covering of sin, but not propitiation, a permanent removal of sin.

 

John 7:19 Has not Moses given-and-is-still-giving to-YOU the law, and not one out-of YOU is-doing the law? Why are-YOU-seeking to-kill me?

 

John 3:19 speaks to the "orthodox" Jew of that day and their "worthless" works (vs20). While many Messianics today believe "lawlessness" reflects a lack of law (some say the ten commandments, some say 613), the weightier lacking is in regard to the law of Messiah. In this we often see a "lawlessness" even in those that claim they are lawful, i.e. Messianic Jews that deny the grace of God in Jesus' fulfillment of the law.  That is, their lack of trust in YHVH Yeshua’s just act of sacrifice alone and their attempts at self-justification via their works of the Mosaic law makes them lawless ones in relation to the law/Torah of the New Covenant.

2 Corinthians 6:14 YOU-be not becoming being-differently-yoked to-unbelieving-(ones); for what sharing by-justice and by-lawlessness, or what participation by-light toward darkness?

Note this may also speak of the lawlessness of those that do not trust in YHVH Jesus Messiah; i.e. those that are without the law of Messiah:

Romans 8:2 "For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death."

 

 

Hebrews 7:11 If on-the-one-hand therefore perfectness was through the Levitical priestly-office, for upon it the people has-been-given-and-still-is given-the-law, what need still (a) different priest to-be-standing-up according-to the arrangement of-Melchisedec and (he is) to-be-being-said not according-to the arrangement of-Aaron?

That is; Upon the Levitical priesthood the law was given. No Priesthood = no law. That is, without the Levitical service - - -selah- - -there was ultimately no Yom Kippur sacrifice, no atonement.

Hebrews 7:12 For (the arrangement) of-the priestly-office being-transferred out-of necessity (a) transfer is-coming-to-pass of-law. ( see Gal 4:21-31; Romans 8:2)

Thus it remains physically impossible to keep the Sinai law since the fall of Jerusalem and destruction of the Temple in 70A.D.  (It has been spiritually impossible at least since Yeshua stopped the Temple sacrifices.)

 

A grey area:

Note again that Gentile believers in Jesus/Yeshua are not grafted into Israel, but rather they are grafted among the remnant called out of Israel (those trusting in Yeshua/Jesus), that is the original New Testament assembly, which is the Body of Messiah/Christ. 

 

NOTE THIS LOOK AT ROMANS CH11:

https://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#NOTE_THIS_LOOK_AT_ROMANS_CH11,__July,_2015

There is a lot of information in Romans ch 11, and my understanding there is lacking fullness.  The distinction discussed here between saying “I’m a spiritual Jew” and “I’m a seed of Abraham – thus I’m a Hebrew” may be seen as splitting hairs…A.K.A.  rightly dividing/cutting-straight the Word of Truth (2Tim.2:15).

 

Rom.11 outlines these groups: Gentile believers and Jews, including  Jewish believers, petrified/blinded Jews, and broken out disobedient Jews.

Romans 11:1  I-am-saying therefore, (has) the God pushed-away-from-himself his people?  (No!)  May-it-not-come-to-pass; for I myself also am (an) Israelite, out-of seed of-Abraham, of-(the)-tribe of-Benjamin.

v2 The God (has) not pushed-away-from-himself his people whom he-came-to-know-before. Or are-YOU not knowing-absolutely what the scripture is-saying in (the history of) Elias, as he-is-interceding With-the God down-upon the Israeli?

v3 Lord, they-killed your prophets, they-demolished your altars, and-I myself-was-left-remaining alone and they-are-seeking my soul.

v4 BUT what is the divine-information saying to-him? I-have-left-behind to-myself seven-thousand men, they-who bent not knee to-the Baal.

v5 Thus therefore also in the now season (a) remnant has-come-to-pass-and-still-is of-favor according-to choice;

v6 But if by-favor, no-more out-of works, since the favor no-more is-becoming favor.

v7 What then? What Israel is-seeking-after, this it-attained not, but the choice attained; but the others were-petrified,

v8 Even-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written:  The God gave to-them (a) spirit of-compunction, eyes not to-be-looking and ears not to-be-hearing, till of-the today day.

v9 And David is-saying:  Let their table become into (a) snare and into (a) hunting and into (an) entrapment and into (a) repayment for-them,

v10 Let their eyes be-made-dark (so as) not to-be-looking, and you-bend-completely their back through every-(thing).

v11 I-am-saying therefore, (Have) they-slipped in-order-that they-might-fall? (No!) May-it not come-to-pass; BUT by their offence the salvation to-the Gentiles, with-reference-to to-provoke them to-jealousy.

v12 But if their offence (is) riches of-(a)-world and their inferiority (is) riches of-nations, in-how-much more their fulness.

v13 But I-am-saying to-YOU to-the Gentiles; On as-much-as on-the-one-hand therefore I myself-am (an) apostle of-nations, I-am-glorifying my ministry,

v14 If-by-any-means I-shall-provoke-to-jealousy of-my flesh and I-might-save some out-of them.

v15 For if the casting-off of-them (is) reconciliation of-(a)-world, what the taking-near if not life out-of dead (ones)?

v16 But if the firstfruit (is) holy, also the lump; and if the root (is) holy, also the branches.

v17 But if some of the branches were-broken-out, but you being (a) wild-olive-tree yourself-were-grafted-in among [ἐν en] them and you-became (a) fellow-partner of-the root (*and?)  of-the fatness of-the olive-tree,

v18 You-be not boasting-against the branches; but if you-are-boasting-against (them), you yourself-are not bearing the root BUT the root you.

v19 You-will-say therefore: Branches were-broken-out in-order-that I myself-might-be-grafted-in.

v20 Rightly: they-were-broken-out by-the distrust, but you yourself-have-stood-and-still-are-standing by-the trust. You-be not having-an-opinion-of high-things, BUT you-be-fearing-for-yourself;

v21 For if the God spared not of-the branches according-to nature, neither will-he-spare of-you.

v22 See therefore graciousness and severity of-God:  on-the-one-hand on the (ones) having-fallen severity, on-the-other-hand on you graciousness of God, if you-might-continue in-the graciousness, since you yourself also will-be-chopped-away,

v23 But also-those, if they-might not continue in-the distrust, they-will-be-grafted-in; for the God is powerful to-graft them in again.

v24 For if you yourself-were-chopped-away out-of the wild-olive-tree according-to nature and from nature you-were-grafted-in [ενεκεντρισθης] into [εἰς eis] (a) cultivated-olive, by-how-much rather these, the (ones) according-to nature, will-be-grafted-in [εγκεντρισθησονται] to-their-own olive-tree.

v25 For I-am not willing (for) YOU to-be-being-ignorant brothers, (of) this mystery, in-order that YOU-might not be prudent in yourselves, that petrifaction has-come-to-pass-and-still-is from part to-the Israeli, until of-which (time) the fulness of-the Gentiles might-come-in,

v26 And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written:  The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob.

v27 And this (is) the covenant from me to-them, at-the-time-that I-might-remove-for-myself their sins.

v28 On-the-one-hand enemies according-to the good-news because-of YOU, on-the-other-hand cherished (ones) according-to the choice because-of the fathers;

v29 For the bestowed-favors and the calling of-the God (are) unregrettable.

v30 For as-altogether YOU yourselves at-one-time disobeyed the God, but now YOU-had-mercy-bestowed in-the disobedience of-these.

v31 Thus these also now disobeyed in-order-that by your mercy they themselves also might now have-mercy-bestowed.

v32 For the God shut-together all the (ones) with-reference-to disobedience in-order-that he-might-have-mercy (on) all the (ones).

v33 O depth of-God's riches and wisdom and knowledge; as unsearchable his sentences and untraceable his ways.

v34 For who came-to-know (the) mind of Jehovah? Or who became his fellow-counsellor?

v35 Or who gave-before to-him, and it-will-be-repaid to-him?

v36 Because out-of him and through him and with-reference-to him (are) the all-things; to-him (be) the glory with-reference-to the ages:  Amen.

 

 Most would say they are not grafted into the "petrified" group and that they are grafted into the choice - and I have said this also. 

 

Now it seems to be clearer that Gentile believers are not grafted into the broken out group, but are grafted in AMONG  [vs.17, ἐν en] the other (choice & petrified) branches.  Gentile believers are also grafted into [vs.24, εἰς eis] the cultivated olive tree (the Messiah, the tree of Life).

 

The promises to both the choice and the petrified continue; the choice see Jesus as Messiah and are in the New Covenant relationship with him, the petrified are blinded by God so to not see Jesus as Messiah and continue in the Old (Sinai/Mosaic) Covenant relationship with YHVH as best as they are allowed to see.  Both of these groups of Jews trust in God; again, the choice see Jesus as YHVH, the petrified do not see Jesus as their Messiah...they are "frozen in time" back to the cross in this unseeing state, and Rom.11:26 states they will (future) see Jesus as Messiah/YHVH. * * * 

AND SO * * * the key change in my understanding is that we Gentile believers are grafted "into" the Messiah along with the Jewish Choice/believers in the one new man in Messiah, AND Gentile Christians are grafted in "AMONG" the "petrified" group of Jews.   

 

In vs 11 we are told that the petrified/blinded have slipped but not fallen.

In vs 14 Paul desires to provoke to jealousy and save some of “his flesh”.

In vs 15 “the casting off of them” may refer to the blinded/petrified or the distrusting.

In vs 16 we are told that the lump is holy because the firstfruit is holy.  Jesus is the firstfruit (1Cor.15:20).  Again this is repeated as “if the root is holy, also the branches.”  Again, the Root is Jesus (Rev.22:16).

In vs 17 SOME of the branches (of Israel) were broken out.  Not “most of the branches”. We are not told that they are the petrified/blinded branches.

Gentile believers are grafted in among “them” and become a “fellow-partner of **the root  of the fatness of the olive tree.

Romans 11:17 But if some of the branches were-broken-out, but you being (a) wild-olive-tree yourself-were-grafted-in AMONG them and you-became (a) fellow-partner of-the root (*and?) of-the fatness of-the olive-tree,

 

Textus Receptus 11:17 

ει δε τινες των κλαδων εξεκλασθησαν συ δε αγριελαιος ων ενεκεντρισθης εν αυτοις και συγκοινωνος της ριζης και της πιοτητος της ελαιας εγενου

 

GNT Morph 11:17

  ει δε τινες των κλαδων εξεκλασθησαν συ δε αγριελαιος ων ενεκεντρισθης εν αυτοις και συγκοινωνος της ριζης της πιοτητος της ελαιας εγενου

 

* “and” is in the Textus Receptus, it is not in the Nestle text.  Marshall notes: “Some MMS insert και (and) here; as it is, the two nouns in the genitive must be in apposition; cf.  Col.1:18, 2:2; John 8:44.”

 

It is either two things: “of the root AND of the fatness of the “olive tree

Or it is one thing: “of the root of the fatness of the olive tree”

I believe the latter reading is correct with the understanding that the root is Jesus. 

What is the fatness of the olive tree? The trunk of the tree?  Or the fruit? The oil/Holy Spirit?  Jesus is firstfruit.  Perhaps the Kingdom of the God/Heavens?

What is the olive tree? The body of the root?

Lots of questions!

 

** In Rev. 22:16, Jesus says he is the root and kindred of David. Compare Rom.11:18,  Jn.15:1&5, and:

Colossians 2:6 As therefore YOU-took-along the Messiah Jesus the Lord, YOU-be-walking-around with him,

v7 Having-been-and-still-rooted and being-built-up in him and being-made-firm in-the trust according-as YOU-were-taught, exceeding in giving-of-thanks.

 

In vs 20 we see that branches were broken out by the distrust.

In vs 22 indicates that the “ones having fallen” are the branches broken out in vs 17. Recall in vs11 that the blinded/petrified have slipped but have NOT fallen.

In vs 23 we learn that distrust is why they are fallen They can be grafted back in.

 

Some branches are broken out of Israel by distrust in YHVH.The broken out branches have fallen.  The blinded branches have not fallen.

 

Additionally, I believe that many branches are blinded/petrified to seeing Jesus as Messiah. These are not “disobedient” but blinded by God.  They still are trusting in YHVH as much as they are allowed to see to do.  While there is a darkness/lack of trust in Rabbinical Judaism regarding Messiah Yeshua, I don’t think they are broken out of Israel’s own olive tree. HOWEVER, Gal.4:21-5:1 says to cast out the maidservant/Hagar/Sinai Covenant and her son. And yet, Rom.11:26 states that “All Israel shall be saved”.

 

In vs 24 we find that Gentiles were “chopped away” out of a wild olive tree and grafted in into [εἰς eis] a cultivated olive.  We also find that the broken out natural branches will be grafted in again to their own olive tree.

As the Root of verse 17 is Jesus (Rev.22:16), it follows that Israel’s “own olive tree” (the cultivated olive tree” is also Jesus, perhaps better understood as the trunk/body of the tree/Messiah.  “Their own olive tree” is the Messiah: “Salvation is of the Jews” (Jn.4:22). 

Verses 17 and 24 provide the distinction that we are grafted in [ἐν en] among the branches of Israel and we are grafted  into [εἰς eis] the Messiah.

 

Thus the olive tree is NOT Israel, but rather the Messiah. "I myself am the vine, you the branches" (John 15:5).

 

 

 

Israel IS YHVH’s vineyard:

Isaiah 5:7a:  For the vineyard [כֶּרֶם –Strongs H3754-kerem] of Jehovah of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah his pleasant plant [נְטַע –Strong’s H5194-neta *]:

*נְטַע – LXX: νεοφυτον – neothuton: a planting, a plantation.

Isaiah 5:7b and he looked for justice, but, behold, oppression; for righteousness, but, behold, a cry.

LXX: Isa. 5:7b εμεινα του ποιησαι κρισιν εποιησεν δε *ανομιαν και ου δικαιοσυνην αλλα κραυγην

Apostolic Bible Polyglot:  I waited for it to produce equity, but it produced *lawlessness and not righteousness, but a cry.

So here scripture confirms the darkness, or lawlessness of Israel.  Jesus was and is the holy firstfruit (1Cor.15:20).  Israel is made holy via the redemption-back provided by the holy root, Jesus (Rom.11:16), and this work of the cross of Yeshua is completed at Romans 11:26 – at his return/presence.

We do well to be careful not to confuse the olive tree root/trunk of Romans ch11 (i.e. Jesus Christ) with a vineyard of *ανομιαν – anomian (against law) and unrighteousness.

 

Gentile and Jewish believers in Jesus are one new man in Messiah (Eph.2:15).   Jewish believers are natural branches, but Gentile believers are grafted in-among [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] the branches of Israel. Gentile believers don’t become Jewish, Jewish believers don’t become uncircumcised (1Cor.7:17-24). And now Gentile believers do become fellow partners of the root of the fatness of the olive tree. We are not to become partners of the blindness and disobedience of Israel, nor of the Mosaic Covenant.

 

Mysteriously, the One New Man is created among [εν- en, Rom.11:17] Israel and also alongside (2Cor.11:2) and into [εἰς –eis, Rom.11:24] and among [@ Eph2:15: εν - en]  the Messiah:

 2 Corinthians 11:2  For I-am-being-jealous-(of) YOU with-a-jealousy of-God, for I-myself-joined YOU to-one man to-stand-alongside (a) pure virgin for-the Messiah;

 

In vs 25 we read that petrifaction on has come to pass and still is on part of Israel and that it is temporary.

In vs 26 we learn that when the temporary petrifaction (blindness) ends, “all Israel shall be saved.”

Apparently then, ALL the petrified/blinded of Israel will be saved.

On the other hand, the branches broken out by the distrust will only be grafted in again if/when they do not continue in the distrust.

“The distrust” appears to speak to the broken out Jews.  “Petrifaction”, “petrified”, “eyes not to be looking” appears to speak to Jews that trust in YHVH, but have a veil over their hearts in regard to the New Covenant and Messiah Jesus.

2 Corinthians 3:14  BUT their thoughts were-petrified. For until the today day the same covering is-remaining on the reading of-the old covenant, (it) not being-discovered that in Messiah it-is-being-rendered-inactive.

v15 BUT till today at-which-time Moses is-being-read (a) covering is-lying on their heart;

v16 But at-which-time if it(national Israel)-might-turn-around to Jehovah the covering is-being-lifted-from-around (it).

 

In vs 30 the distrust of vs23 appears as “disobedience”.

 

Perhaps the disobedient Jews and blinded Jews that learn the truth about Jesus, but refuse out of a man-made hardness of heart to obey him?

Psalm 69:4 They that hate me *without a cause are more than the hairs of my head: They that would cut me off, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty:

That which I took not away I have to restore.

 *without a cause- חִנָּם chinnâm, khin-nawm'; from H2580; gratis, i.e. devoid of cost, reason or advantage:—without a cause (cost, wages), causeless, to cost nothing, free(-ly), innocent, for nothing (nought), in vain. - gratuitously

 

Note especially, we are of the same root (Jesus @Rev.22:16), and compare with how the actual physical grafting process works.  It is possible for a branch to be grafted into the trunk of a tree, but often the source tree will be cut off at the base and the new branches grafted into it.  I'm NOT saying all Israel got cut off (!) but just seeing that we are grafted into the root/trunk, and not the branches.  We are not grafted into the broken out branches, we are not grafted into the petrified branches, and we are not grafted into the choice branches.  This distinction from my previous thinking (that we were grafted into the choice) may seem slight, but it very much helps me understand that Gentile Christians are in no way grafted into an Old Covenant relationship with YHVH, although we are grafted in AMONG the choice AND ALSO (possibly?) grafted in AMONG those that remain under the Mosaic Covenant -by God's choice of blindness (for now). I suspect that the "Torah Observant" Messianic believer that happen-chances upon this note will find this distinction to be most difficult to grasp/accept.

 

The distinction to understand is that we (Gentile Christians) are not grafted into[εἰς –Strong’s G1519-eis] but rather among [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] the other branches (Israel).

We are grafted into [εἰς –Strong’s G1519-eis] the root, the cultivated tree, i.e. Jesus/Yeshua.  Jesus is the root of Jewish and Gentile Christians, and Jesus is the root of Israel. There may be a type/parable here of the body of the soul and the body of the spirit, or perhaps related to the spirit and the spiritual body (1Cor.15:44).  But I can’t wrap my head around that just yet.  The body of Messiah is a great mystery (Eph.5:30).

 

 

 

Now let’s split some hairs:

Gentile believers in YHVH Yeshua/Jesus are seed of Abraham now (Gal.3:29), and fellow-heirs of the promises to Abraham: 

Galatians 3:29 But if YOU (are) of Messiah, so YOU-are seed of-the Abraham, heirs according-to promise.

Abraham was a Gentile, not a Jew. That might startle the Messianic.  So here’s a link to an article from Chabad that is in agreement:

https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/2013020/jewish/Was-Abraham-Jewish.htm

Abraham was a Hebrew הָעִבְרִי ha-ivree Strong’s H5680, or one that crossed-over from paganism to serve the one true YHVH Elohim.  As seed of Abraham, Gentile believers are of Hebrew (crossed over) lineage.  Perhaps these things may be what provokes even the secular Jewish-Hebrew seeds to jealousy: “I’m seed of Abraham. No, I’m not a descendent of Ishmael. No, I’m not Jewish. I’m a Gentile Hebrew (i.e. crossed-over) Christian. I’m a priest after the order of Melchizedec. I’m a member of the body of Messiah.”

 

The first Israelite/Jew was Jacob, when his name was changed to Israel @Gen.35:10.

 

Romans ch11 details that Gentile Christians are NOT grafted into a relationship with YHVH via the Sinai/Mosaic Covenant - that is simply being a Gentile proselyte to Judaism as allowed under Mosaic Judaism. No! Our Salvation is the Graceful Gift of God, not of works:

 Ephesians 2:8 For by-the favor YOU-are having-been-and-still-are-saved through trust; and this not out-of YOU, of-God the gift;

v9 Not out-of works, in-order-that some-one might not boast.

v10 For of-him we-are (a) thing-made having-been-created in (i.e. AMONG, εν - Strong's G1722 – en) Messiah Jesus on good works, to-which the God prepared-before (us?)  in-order-that we-might-walk-around in them.

Note that our works (Jn.6:29, Mk.12:29-31)) are predestined. Christians in the one new man are a “thing-MADE”, created among [εν - Strong's G1722 – en, Eph.2:14], Messiah Jesus.

 

Israel is also seed of Abraham:

Isaiah 41:8 But thou, Israel, my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend

So Israel is the seed of Abraham…and they are still called “Israel” and “Jacob”.

Likewise Gentile Christians are the seed of Abraham and we are still remain “Gentiles” as we were called (1Cor.7:17). Our lineage goes through the Messiah in that one new man was a “thing MADE” among the Messiah. God “made up” our Hebrew genealogy.  We need to be careful here not to appear as boasting.

I understand that many of the blinded Jews described in Romans ch11 could be “cut off”. We will further consider Galatians 4:21-5:1.  However, as Romans 11:31 says that by our mercy, mercy is bestowed to them, I must choose to trust that God is merciful to us all.  This is, after all, a great mystery.  This is the power of the Melschizedec priesthood of the New Covenant. Among/alongside the Messiah, we can forgive and love.

 

Studying Ephesians chapter two will help (with God's help) our understanding of what is going on here and there, which is summed up as "ONE NEW MAN". The Choice of Israel are "called out" of Israel, which was previously "called-out" of the nations.  The ONE NEW MAN is made up of both Jew and called out Gentile believers.  Historically, we come as we are, Jews remain Jews and Gentiles remain Gentiles (1Cor.ch7), but BOTH are really ONE NEW MAN IN MESSIAH; WE ARE MEMBERS OF HIS BODY (Eph.ch5).

Another help in hearing this word comes from Jesus' word: "I am the vine":

John 15:5  I myself-am the vine, YOU the branches. The (one) remaining in me, and-I in him, this (one) is-bringing much fruit; because separate-from me YOU-are not being-able to-be-doing anything.

Note in John 15 (spoken to Jews before the cross) even the fruit bearing branches "he is pruning" and those not bearing fruit "he is lifting up". Neither of these are "broken-out":

John 15:2  Every vine-branch in me not bringing fruit, he-is-lifting it up; and every (one) bringing the fruit, he-is-purging it in-order-that it-might-be-bringing much-more fruit. 

 

There are branches broken out:

v6 Unless someone might-remain in me, he-was-cast without as the vine-branch, and it-was-dried-up, and they are gathering them together and they-are-casting into fire and it-is-being-burned.

In our mercy (Romans 11:30), we trust that with God, all things are possible, and that His ways   are not our ways, and that He refines with fire.

 

Jesus is the singular "seed" of Abraham referred to in Gal.3:16

Galatians 3:16 But to-the Abraham the promises were-said and to-his seed. It-is not saying: and to-the seeds, as upon many, BUT as upon one: and to-your seed, who is Messiah. (compare Gen. 13:15; 17:8; 22:18)

There is also in this passage a reference to Plural seed:

Galatians 3:29 But if YOU (are) of Messiah, so YOU-are seed of-the Abraham, heirs according-to promise.

 

 

In order to have a better understanding of this mysterious olive tree in Romans 11,  STUDY MUCH Ephesians ch 2 & 5, and study Romans ch 9,10, with chapter 11.  Currently also understanding this as such:  Perhaps in the tree of Romans 11 we see the distinction between the "friend of the bridegroom",  "the bridegroom", and "the bride".  The believing Jew and Gentile are ONE NEW MAN IN MESSIAH, and this MAN was created alongside the Jew (i.e. Israel, the Bride) that does not yet trust in Messiah Jesus:

 

John 3:29 The (one) having the bride is bridegroom; but the friend of-the bridegroom, the (one) having-stood-and-still-standing and hearing of-him, he-is-rejoicing with-joy because-of the voice of-the bridegroom, this therefore the joy namely-mine is-having-been-and-is-still fulfilled.

2 Corinthians 11:2  For I-am-being-jealous-(of) YOU with-a-jealousy of-God, for I-myself-joined YOU to-one man to-stand-alongside (a) pure virgin for-the Messiah;

See Parashah Eikev for a little more on this relationship.

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah-2-.htm#Parashat_Eikev 

 

Romans 11:17 But if some of the branches were-broken-out, but you being (a) wild-olive-tree yourself-were-grafted-in AMONG them and you-became (a) fellow-partner of-the root (and?) of-the fatness of-the olive-tree,

 

NOTE   again, most *Messianics and Christians likely teach that Gentiles are not grafted in among the broken out branches.

 [*“Messianic” is a term derived from ΜεσσίαςMessias, the Greek transliteration of the Hebrew word for Messiah, מָשִׁיחַ.  “Christian” is derived from the Greek word  Χριστιανός - Christianos.  The Hebrew word מָשִׁיחַMashiach, and the Greek word Χριστός - Christos,   both mean “annointed”.  I think Messianics call themselves –ironically and ignorantly - by a name derived from Greek because they don’t like the Greek association of “Christian”, and they didn’t think this out very well.  Again, “Christ” is a correct translation; “Messianic” is a transliteration…oy! ]

 

v18 You-be not boasting-against the branches; but if you-are-boasting-against (them), you yourself-are not bearing the root BUT the root you.

v19 You-will-say therefore: Branches were-broken-out in-order-that I myself-might-be-grafted-in.

v20 Rightly: they-were-broken-out by-the distrust, but you yourself-have-stood-and-still-are-standing by-the trust. You-be not having-an-opinion-of high-things, BUT you-be-fearing-for-yourself;

 

Many do fear, not out of humility and awe, but out of a type of vanity...scripture doesn't say too much about Gentile Christians, and I think that because of a lack of acceptance of that (a lack of shalom from trust), Gentile Christians (especially Messianic) often try to identify as a Jew....which often amounts to just another type of replacement theology...when one begins to think they are superior to Jews that don’t see Yeshua as the Messiah.

In fact, ethnic Israel (Torah Observant denying Jesus) is a "beloved enemy" of Christians (A.K.A. Messianics!):

Romans 11:28 "On-the-one-hand enemies according-to the good-news because-of YOU, on-the-other-hand cherished (ones) according-to the choice because-of the fathers"

We correctly understand that all Israel will be saved - - and moreover, those blinded  Jews will have more fullness than us (!):

Romans 11:12 But if their offence (is) riches of-(a)-world and their inferiority (is) riches of-nations, in-how-much more their fulness.

Romans 11:26 And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written:  The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob.

v27 And this (is) the covenant from me to-them, at-the-time-that I-might-remove-for-myself their sins.

Note God's timing:  SOME disobedient Jews are broken out, believing Gentiles are grafted in. The "petrified" Jews are still under the Sinai Covenant, the believing Gentiles are grafted into AMONG the believing Jews (the CHOICE) and perhaps the blinded/petrified Jews. Both Jews and Gentiles that are BELIEVING/trusting (In Jesus) are made/created ONE new man in/among Messiah in the New Covenant.  Later, YHVH Yeshua will (FUTURE) open the disbelieving Jews eyes and they will also enter the New Covenant relationship with YHVH (Jer.31:31).  In the meantime...we Gentile believers provoke the blinded and the disbelieving Jews to jealousy (Rom.11:11).

Thus while gentiles believers are grafted in among the real spiritual Israel's covenantal relationship with YHVH, we are NOT grafted into the Sinai Covenant.  The finish/goal, i.e. the work of Yeshua, of the Sinai Covenant was to GET INTO a spiritual relationship with YHVH: Christians GET INTO a spiritual relationship with YHVH  - -THROUGH THE RENT VEIL - YESHUA'S FLESH.  It is not possible to go back to the Sinai Covenant and "get a better look", or "a better seat".  No one comes to the Father except THROUGH Yeshua Hebrew Christians are now told to REST in Yeshua from the works of the Sinai Covenant:

Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world."

 

So again, Gentile believers are NOT grafted into the petrified (for now) Israel.  And certainly Gentile believers are not grafted into the broken-out disbelieving Israel.

 

 

 

 

 

For a believer in Yeshua the Messiah, the Sinai Covenant represents spiritual darkness:

Galatians 4:21 YOU-be-saying to-me, the (ones) willing to-be under law, are-YOU not hearing the law?

v22 For it-has-been-and-still-is-written that Abraham had two sons, one out-of the maidservant and one out-of the free-woman.
v23 BUT-on-the-one-hand
the (one) out-of the maidservant has-been-and-is-begotten according-to flesh, on-the-other-hand the (one) out-of the free-woman through the promise.
v24 Which-things are being-allegorized; for these (women) are two covenants, on-the-one-hand
one from mount Sinai, bearing with-reference-to slavery, one-who is Hagar.
v25 But
the Hagar is mount Sinai in the Arabia; but it-is-being-in-line-together to-the now Jerusalem, for she-is-being-a-slave with her children.
v26 But
the above Jerusalem is free, one-who is our mother;
v27 For it-has-been-and-is-still-written: You-be-made-merry, barren, the (one) not bringing-forth, you-rend-asunder and you-shout, the (one) not suffering-birth-pains,
because many (are) the children of-the desolate more than of-the (one) having the husband.
v28 But
YOU, brothers, are-yourselves children of-promise according-to Isaac.
v29 BUT as-altogether then
the (one) having-been-begotten according-to flesh was-persecuting the (one) according-to Spirit, thus also now.
v30 BUT what is-saying the scripture?
You-cast-out the maidservant and her son; for by-no-means will the son of-the maidservant inherit with the son of-the free-woman.
v31 On-this-account, brothers, we-are not
children of-a-maidservant BUT of-the free-woman.

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To-the freedom Messiah made us free; YOU-be-standing-firm therefore and YOU-be not being again held-in (a) yoke of-slavery.
 

Note vs 30: The scripture says to cast out the Sinai Covenant (the maidservant and her son).  So we are not in fellowship with the Levitical Covenant/priesthood, much less Rabbinical Judaism.  So while we are grafted among the branches of Israel that may include blinded/petrified branches – in the vineyard of Israel, moreover we are grafted into the Tree of life of Yeshua/Jesus, the holy firstfruit of the entire vineyard.

 

Romans 7:1 Or are-YOU-being-ignorant, brothers, for I-am-speaking to-(ones)-coming-to-know law, that the law is-exercising-lordship of-the MAN on as-long time as he-is-living?
v2 For
the woman under-a-husband has-been-and-is-still-bound by-law to-the living husband; but if the husband might-die-off, she-has-been-and-is still-rendered-inactive from the law of-the husband.
v3 So therefore, while the husband (is) living, she-will-be-termed (an)
adulteress if she-might-become to-(a)-different man; but if the husband might-die-off, she-is free from the law, she (will) not be (an) adulteress having-become to-(a)-different man.
v4 So-that, my brothers,
YOU yourselves also were-put-to-death to-the law through the body of-the Messiah, with-reference-to YOU to-become to-(a)-different (one), to-the (one) having-been-raised out-of dead (ones), in-order-that we-might-bring-forth-fruit to-the God.
 

IF you trust in Jesus AND claim a need to follow the Sinai Covenant, you in fact commit spiritual adultery by "remarrying Hagar"...

 

Again, the issue/problem with Israel was not their "Torah Observance" quality or quantity, but their lack of Trust:

Romans 11:19 You-will-say therefore: Branches were-broken-out in-order-that I myself-might-be-grafted-in.

v20 Rightly: they-were-broken-out by-the distrust, but you yourself-have-stood-and-still-are-standing by-the trust. You-be not having-an-opinion-of high-things, BUT you-be-fearing-for-yourself;

v21 For if the God spared not of-the branches according-to nature, neither will-he-spare of-you.

Very important:

WE should note that when He (YHVH the Holy Spirit) says  that "some" of the branches were broken out - and this dictates that "most” of the branches were not broken out.  So, in this thinking, then yes, we can be grafted-in AMONG the petrified that are not broken out.   We are grafted-in among both the choice and the petrified, although SOME of the petrified MAY be (future) broken out by a lack of trust (However, the distrusting/broken out appear to be different than the petrified/blinded in Rom. ch 11).  It stands to reason that if those “dead in Messiah” (1Thes.4:16) are stood again with reference to trust in Jesus, then those that are blinded by God to seeing Jesus as Messiah will also trust (future) with reference to YHVH Yeshua Messiah.

 

Of course all of petrified Israel WILL be saved, and ALL of YHVH’s Sinai Covenant WILL be completed in ethnic Israel also.

Romans 11:25 For I-am not willing (for) YOU to-be-being-ignorant brothers, (of) this mystery, in-order that YOU-might not be prudent in yourselves, that petrifaction has-come-to-pass-and-still-is from part to-the Israeli, until of-which (time) the fulness of-the Gentiles might-come-in,

v26 And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written:  The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob.

v27 And this (is) the covenant from me to-them, at-the-time-that I-might-remove-for-myself their sins.

 “from me to-them"  - this is how the New Covenant works for the Jews (before and after the Cross) that do not accept Jesus/Yeshua as Messiah...keep in mind it is a mystery and they are petrified, i.e. they keep their "stony hearts" for a period of time until Jesus returns.

 

Understand that the New Covenant "cuts" both ways, forward and backward in time, and the blood of the Lamb, Yeshua, provides the ready condition of  propitiatory "redemption-back" for those "dead in Messiah" also.  They will look on him whom they pierced and mourn and repent and accept Jehovah Jesus Messiah as per Philippians 2:9-11, Romans 3:24-25, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-16.

 

Romans 3:24 "Being-justified gratuitously by his favor through the redemption-back namely-the (one) in Messiah Jesus;

v25 Whom the God himself-placed-before, (a) propitiatory through trust in his blood, with-reference-to (a) demonstration of-his justice because of the letting-go-unpunished of-the sinful-acts having-come-to-pass-before-and-still-existing"

Note vs. 24 "redemption-back" - ἀπολυτρώσεως -apolutroseos- and "propitatory" -ἱλαστήριον -hilasterion-

This is the “redemption-back” (ἀπολυτρώσεως - apolutroseos) power of our Propitiatory (ἱλαστήριον - hilasterion), Messiah Yeshua.  Understand this: Yeshua IS the Propitiatory...His sacrifice REMOVES (propitiates) our sin, and is not just a "covering" (atonement)  as was provided annually at Yom Kippur in the Levitical priesthood.

 

[Note regarding "redemption-back" and "redeemed":  Gentile Christians were never under the Mosaic law, and thus would not be "redeemed" from failure to keep the Mosaic law. Thus "Redemption-back" may primarily refer to THE redemption-back of Israel to their status at Mt. Sinai before the sin of the golden calf. However, there is a larger sense of redemption-back to the Fall of Man sin at the Garden of Eden. There is a redemption-back of Israel to their status at Mount Sinai, and there is a redemption-back of mankind to the status of the Garden of Eden.]

BUT ALSO: Redemption is a releasing or forgiving or redeeming action that goes to the beginning of that which caused the impure state to become:  it isn't redemption just for sins after the cross, or that you just did, but rather also redeems you and others -even those already dead - from earlier sins.  Thus, "redemption-back" translates the correct meaning.  Those Old Testament observant Jews that were trusting in YHVH's Word that he would (future) send a Messiah to redeem them are ALSO "covered".  Via “redemption-back”, atonement (covering) is provided for them ALSO through the blood of the Lamb, Yeshua, our Propitiatory.  However, they have not yet acknowledged Jesus is that YHVH Messiah Elohim (Phil 2:9-11) so they are not YET in sight of the throne (Cf. those under the altar, Rev 6:9 vs. those in sight of the throne @Rev.7:14-15).  They will look on Him whom they pierced and mourn (Zech.12:10) and there will be a great conversion at their resurrection.  In this, we may view them as "safe" in the Blood of the Lamb, but not yet "saved"....

In these things, we see the greater love of the Father in providing redemption - back to those that lived prior to the cross.  Further, we may see a greater love in its presentation of the Gospel from the creation (i.e. the Gospel in the Stars, the Gospel in the Garden, the Gospel preached to Abraham (the Akedah), and so forth that all pointed to Jesus and that those trusting (Hebrews 11) in Jesus/Yeshua are already resurrected "alive" with him, just as those that "sleep in Jesus" (1Thes.4).   That may be a difficult concept. Consider that Moses and Elijah appeared with Jesus before the cross in Israel at the Mount of Transformation.

 

1 Thessalonians 4:16 "Because the Lord himself with stimulating-cry, with voice of-an-archangel and with trumpet of God, will-descend from heaven, and the dead (ones) in Messiah will-stand-up-again-for-themselves firstly,"

 

@ the exacting Greek - note those that sleep in Jesus, come with Jesus:

1 Thessalonians 4:14 "For if we-are-trusting that Jesus died-off and he-stood-up-again, thus also the God will-lead with him the (ones) having-fallen-asleep through the Jesus."

"the dead (ones) in Messiah" - ο νεκρο ν Χριστ

"(ones) having fallen asleep through the Jesus" - τος κοιμηθντας δι το ησο

Note the different Greek words, hence different meanings,  designating different groups:

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"the dead (ones) in Messiah" - inclusive of the souls under the alter @Rev.6:9.  We see Jews are God's witnesses @Romans 3:2b because "they-were-trusted (with) the oracles of-the God."

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"(ones) having fallen asleep through the Jesus" - inclusive of those @Rev.7:14 that have bodies and washed their stolees (robes) in the blood of the lamb (New Testament believers) and are in SIGHT of the throne.  Because NO ONE come to the presence of the father except through Messiah Jesus (John 14:6), and so until the souls under the altar are resurrected (Ezk.37:4, 1Cor.15:52, 1Thess.4:16) and accept Jesus (which they will) they cannot be "in sight" of YHVH, so to speak.

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Indeed, scripture says that the Jews that do not trust in Jesus will have more "fullness" than the Gentile believers:

Romans 11:12  But if their offence (is) riches of-(a)-world and their inferiority (is) riches of-nations, in-how-much more their fullness.

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National ethnic (and Torah Observant, Yeshua denying (petrified) Israel will look on him whom they pierced and mourn and repent and accept Jehovah Jesus Messiah:

*

 

 

Philippians 2:9 and on-this-account the God exceedingly-exalted him and bestowed-a-favor to-him the name, namely-the-one above every name,

v10 In-order-that in the name of-Jesus every knee might-bend of-(those)-in-(the)-heavenly and of-(those)-earthly and of-(those)-subterranean,

v11 And every tongue might-acknowledge that Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah with-reference-to glory of-God (the) Father,

 

Zechariah 12:10 And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplication; and they shall look unto me whom they have pierced; and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his first-born.

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New Covenant, New Law, Forever:

Hebrews 8:7 For if that first (covenant) was faultless, (a) place was not being-sought of-a-second.

[Hebrews ch8 here quotes Jeremiah ch31, which I'll include:]

Hebrews 8:8 For finding-fault with-them he-is-saying: Behold days are-coming, Jehovah is saying, and I-shall-finish-completely upon the household of-Israel and upon the household of-Judah (a) new-quality [καινήν] COVENANT [διαθήκη],

Jeremiah 31:31 Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will make a new [חֲדָשָֽׁה] COVENANT [בְּרִית] with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:

Hebrews 8:9 Not according-to the covenant which I-made to-their fathers in (a) day of-my having-taken-hold of-their hand to-lead them out-of (the) land of-Egypt, because they themselves remained not in my COVENANT, and I myself neglected of-them, Jehovah is-saying.

Jeremiah 31:32 not according to the COVENANT that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my COVENANT they brake, although I was a husband unto them, saith Jehovah.

Hebrews 8:10 Because this (is) the COVENANT which I-shall-myself-COVENANT to-the household of-Israel after those days, Jehovah is-saying, giving my laws [νμους] into their intellect, and I-shall-inscribe them on their hearts, and I-shall-be to-them with-reference-to God and they themselves will-be to-me with-reference-to (a) people.

Jeremiah 31:33 But this is the COVENANT that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith Jehovah: I will put my law[תורתי - torah] in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people:

Hebrews 8:11 And they-might not teach each (one) his citizen and each (one) his brother, saying: You-come-to-know the Lord, because they-will all know me absolutely (1Cor. 3:16) from little till great of-them.

Hebrews 8:12 Because I-shall-be propitious to their unrighteousnesses, and of their sins I (by no means) might-be still mindful.

Jeremiah 31:34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more.

Hebrews 8:13 In saying new-quality he-has-made the first (covenant) old-and-it-is-still-old; but the (thing) being-made-old and growing-aged (is) near of-vanishing (ἀφανισμοῦ).

The Law - the NEW law of Messiah (Jn.15:12) - is now written in our hearts - we are an epistle of Messiah.

2 Corinthians 3:2 YOU yourselves-are our epistle, having-been-written-and-still-written in our hearts, coming-to-be-known and being-read by all MEN,

 v3 (Ones)-being-manifested that You are (an) epistle of-Messiah ministered by us, having-been-written-and-still-written not with-black-ink BUT with (the) Spirit of-(the)-living God, not in flat-tablets of-stone BUT in flat-tablets (of) fleshy hearts.

 v4 But we-are-having reliance such-as-this through the Messiah toward the God.

 v5 Not that we-are adequate from ourselves to-figure anything as out-of ourselves, BUT our adequateness (is) out-of the God,

 v6 Who also made us adequate ministers of-(a)-new-quality covenant, not of-letter BUT of-spirit; for the letter is-killing, but the spirit is-making-alive. 

 

 

 

 1 Corinthians 3:16 Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary (νας - naos) of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling ( οκε - oikei) in YOU?

 

Hebrews 13:10 We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat.

Forever....

John 6:29 The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched.

 

and so, The Just shall live by Trust.  Hab.2:4b

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Romans 1:16 For I-am not ashamed-of the good-news; for it-is (the) power of-God with-reference-to salvation to-everyone trusting, both to-Jew first and to-Greek.

v17 For justice of-God is-being-uncovered from heaven in it out-of trust with-reference-to trust, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written:  But the just (one) will-himself-live out-of trust.

 *

 

Mark 9:24b I-am-trusting, Lord, you-be-helping of-me the unbelief.

 

Jude v17 But YOU, cherished (ones), yourselves be-put-in-mind of-the sayings namely-the-ones having-been-said-before-and-still-said by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Messiah,

v18 That they said to YOU: On the last of-(the?)-time there-will-be mockers proceeding according-to their desires of-the impious-things,

v19 These are-they the (ones) of-the-soul, making-separations, not having (the) Spirit.

v20 But YOU, cherished (ones), building-up yourselves on YOUR most-holy trust, praying in (the) Holy Spirit,

v21 YOU-keep yourselves in charity of-God, welcoming the mercy of our Lord Jesus Messiah with-reference-to life eternal.

v22 And on-the-one-hand YOU-be-having-mercy (on) who (are) themselves-doubting

v23 Who on-the-other-hand YOU-be-saving seizing out-of fire, but who YOU-be-having-mercy (on) in fear and hating the tunic (chiton) having-been-spotted-and-still-spotted from the flesh.

v24 But to-the (one who) can guard them from-trippings and to-stand (them) unblemished in exultation completely-in-sight of his glory,

v25 To (the) only God our Saviour through Jesus Messiah our Lord glory, greatness, might and authority before all of-the age and now and with-reference-to all the ages:  Amen.

 

1 John 1:4 And these (things) we ourselves are-writing in-order-that our joy might-be having-been-fulfilled-and-still-be-being-fulfilled.

 v5 And the message which we-have-heard-and-still-hear from him and we-are-telling to-YOU is this, that the God is light and in him it-is not dark, not-one (bit).

v6 If we-might-say that we-are-having participation with him and we-might-be-walking-around in the darkness, we-are-lying and we-are not doing the truth;

v7 But if we-might-be-walking-around in the light as he himself is in the light, we-are-having participation with one-another and the blood of Jesus his son is-cleansing us from all sin.

v8 If we-might-say that we-are not having sin, we-are-leading ourselves astray and the truth is not in us.

v9 If we-might-be-confessing our sins, he-is trustworthy and just, in-order-that he-might-forgive for-us the sins and he-might-cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

v10 if we-might-say that we-have not sinned-and-still-sin, we-are-making him (a) liar and his word is not in us.

 

1 John 2:1 My little-children, these-things I-am-writing to-YOU in-order-that YOU-might not sin.  And if someone might-sin, we-are-having (an) advocate with the Father, Jesus Messiah (a) just (one);

v2 And he himself is (a) propitiation concerning our sins, but not concerning ours only BUT also concerning the total world.

Praise Yah!

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More Brit Chadashah @ Beshalach

1 Corinthians 10:1-5 (only five verses? Please read the whole chapter.)

That Rock was the Messiah.

Isaiah 12:2-3 Behold, God (El) is my Yeshuah, I will trust and not be afraid for my strength and my song is Yah YHVH and He is to me My Yeshuah.  You will draw water with joy from the wells of Yeshuah.

 

1 Corinthians 10:4 And they all drank the same spiritual drink; for they-were-drinking out-of (a) spiritual rock following, but the rock was the Messiah.

 

For those that trust in Yeshua in the New Covenant relationship, food is food, thanks to God. But if someone else thinks the food has a connection to another god, then we are not to partake of it. Here is another difficult passage that goes with "this way":

1 Corinthians 10:1 For I-am not being-willing (for) YOU to-be-being ignorant, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud and all went-through the sea,
v2 And they all baptized-themselves with-reference-to the Moses in the cloud
and in the sea,
v3 And they all ate the same spiritual food,
v4 And they all drank the same spiritual drink; for they-were-drinking out-of (a) spiritual rock following,
but the rock was the Messiah.

 

Exodus 17:4 And Moses cried unto Jehovah, saying, What shall I do unto this people? They are almost ready to stone me.
5 And Jehovah said unto Moses, Pass on before the people, and take with thee of the elders of Israel; and thy rod, wherewith thou smotest the river, take in thy hand, and go.
6 Behold, I will stand before thee there upon
the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel.
7 And he called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because of the striving of the children of Israel, and because they tempted Jehovah, saying, Is Jehovah among us, or not?

 

Isaiah 12:2-3 Behold, God (El) is my Yeshuah, I will trust and not be afraid for my strength and my song is Yah YHVH and He is to me My YeshuahYou will draw water with joy from the wells of Yeshuah.
 

cont. 1Cor.10:5 BUT with the many-more of-them the God thought not well; for they-were-spread-down in the wilderness.
v6 But these-things became our patterns, with-reference-to us, not to-be desirers of-bad-things, according-as also-those desired.

 

 

Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world."

 

cont.  1 Corintians 10:7 Neither YOU-be-becoming idolaters, according-as some of-them; as it-has-been-and-is-still-written: The people caused-to-be-seated to-eat and to-drink, also stood-again to-be-playing.

Exodus 32:6 And they rose up early on the morrow, and offered burnt-offerings, and brought peace-offerings; and the people sat down to eat and to drink, and rose up to play.


v8 Nor let-us-be-committing-prostitution, according-as some of-them committed-prostitution and they-fell, in-one day, twenty three thousands.

 Numbers 25:1  And Israel abode in Shittim; and the people began to play the harlot with the daughters of Moab:

 vs9 And those that died by the plague were twenty and four thousand.


9 Nor let-us-be-tempting the Messiah, according-as some of-them tried, and destroyed-themselves by the serpents.

Numbers 21:6 And Jehovah sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.


v10 Nor be-YOU-murmuring, even-as some of-them murmured, and they-destroyed-themselves by the decimator

Numbers 16:41 But on the morrow all the congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron, saying, Ye have killed the people of Jehovah.

vs49 Now they that died by the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, besides them that died about the matter of Korah.

+Philippians 2:13,14  +?

 

v11 But all these-things, (as) patterns, were happening to-those, but it-was-written toward admonition of-us, with-reference-to whom the finishes of-the ages has-arrived.  [not yet the complete-finish of the age]
v12 So-that let the (one) seeming to-have-stood-and-still-be-standing be-looking (that) he-might not fall.
v13 Trial has not taken-and-is-still not taking YOU if not (a) human (one); but the God (is) trustworthy, who will not allow YOU to-be-tried above what YOU-are-being-able, BUT he-will-make with the trial also the outcome (for) YOU to-be-being-able to undergo (it).
v14 For-which-very-reason, my cherished (ones), YOU-be-fleeing from the idolatry.
v15 As to-prudent-(ones) I-am-saying; YOU yourselves judge what I-am-stating.

 v16 The cup of-the blessing which we-are-blessing, is-it NOT participation of-the blood of-the Messiah? The bread which we-are-breaking-in-pieces, is-it NOT participation of-the body of-the Messiah?

Separating the holy from the profane:  Those serving the altar of the Levitical covenant cannot partake of this sacrifice:

Hebrews 13:10  "We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat."

Hebrews 10:6 You-thought not well (of) total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin.

v7 Then I-said:  Behold I-am-present, in (the) heading of-(a)-little-book it-has-been-written-and-is-still-written concerning me, to-do, the God, your will.

v8 More-above saying that sacrifice and offering and total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin you-willed not, nor you-thought-well (of), they-which are-being-offered according-to the law,

v9 Then he-has-said-and-is-still-saying:  Behold I-am-present to-do, the God, your will.  He-is-*carrying-off the first in-order-that the second might-stand;

*carrying-off - αναιρει – Strong’s G337 –anairei.  Many places “to put to death” as at Luke 22:2.

v10 In which will we-are having-been-made-holy-and-are-still-holy through the offering all-at-once of-the body of-the Messiah Jesus.

cont. 1 Corinthians 10:17 Because we, the many, are one bread, one body; for we all are-sharing out-of the one bread.

v18 YOU-be-looking-at the Israeli according-to flesh; are not the (ones) eating the sacrifices partners of-the altar?

Be merciful towards their limitations (see Romans 11:31 & Parashat Phinehas):

Hebrews 13:10  We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat.

v19 What therefore am-I-stating? That (an)-idolatrous-sacrifice is something? or that (an) idol is something?
v20 BUT that what (things)
the Gentiles (i.e. pagan Gentiles) are sacrificing, they-are-sacrificing to-demons and not to-God, but I-am not willing YOU to-be-becoming partners of-the demons.
v21 YOU-are not being-able to-be-drinking
(a) cup of-Jehovah and (a) cup of-demons; YOU-are not being-able to-be-sharing of-a-table of-Jehovah and of-a-table of-demons.
v22 Or are-we-provoking the Lord to-jealousy? Are-we stronger (ones) (than) he?

 

cont. 1 Corinthians 10:23 All-things are-legitimate, BUT not all-things are-being-advantageous; all-things are-legitimate, BUT not all-things are-building-up.

 

v24 Let no-one be-seeking the (thing) of-himself BUT each (one) the (thing) of-the different (one).
v25 Everything being-offered-for-sale in (a) meat-market YOU-be-eating, examining not-one-thing because-of the conscience;
v26 For of-the Lord (is) the earth and the fulness of-it.
v27 If someone of-the unbelieving (ones) is-calling YOU and YOU-are-willing to-be-proceeding, YOU-be-eating every thing being-placed-beside YOU, examining not-one-thing because-of the conscience.
v28 But if someone might-say to-YOU;
This is (an) idolatrous-sacrifice, YOU-be not eating because-of that (one), the (one) having-disclosed (it) and the conscience;
v29 But I-am-saying conscience NOT
the (one) of-himself BUT the (one) of-the different (one). For to-what-end is my freedom being-judged by another conscience?
v30 If I myself
am-sharing in-favor, why am-I-being-blasphemed in-behalf-of what I myself-am-giving-thanks?
v31 Whether therefore YOU-are-eating or YOU-are-drinking or anything YOU-are-doing,
YOU-be-doing all-things with-reference-to (the) glory of-God.

 

v32 YOU-be-becoming (ones) not-causing-to-stumble even to-Jews and to-Greeks and to-the assembly of-the God,


v33 According-as I-also (in) all-things am-pleasing all, not seeking the (thing) advantageous of-myself BUT the (thing) of-the many, in-order-that they-might-be-saved.

11:1 YOU-be-becoming imitators of-me, according-as I-also of-Messiah.
 

 

*

 

 

 

 

Teaching Dictionary - δικαίωμα  dikaiōma

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT/Teaching-Dictionary-DIKAIOMA.pdf

by R.H. Mount. 

 

Excerpts and notes:

"just-acts"

δικαίωμα  dikaioma - A neuter noun given four different meanings in the King James bible:  Judgment - Righteousness - Justification - Ordinance

So which is it?

 

R.H. Mount:  "The LXX uses dikaioma many times for the Hebrew words "chog" and "chuggah"; English, "statute".  What is a "statute"?"

 

Genesis 26:4 And I will multiply thy seed as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these lands. And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed.
5 Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.

 

"voice" - בְּקֹלִי   b'qolee H6963,  LXX φωνής pho-nas
 "charge" -
מִשְׁמַרְתִּיmish-mar-tee H4931,  LXX  προστάγματά prostagmata

"commandments" - מִצְוֹתַי  mitz-vo-tai H4687, LXX εντολάς en-tol-as

"statutes" - חֻקֹּותַי  chuq-vo- tai H2708,  LXX δικαιώματά dik-ai-o-ma-ta

"laws" – וְתֹורֹתָֽי v'to-ro-tai H8451,  LXX νόμιμά no-mi-ma

 

 

Pentateuch and Haftarah p.95, Referring to Genesis 26:5:

"statutes.  Laws ordained by God which we are to observe although reason cannot assign an explanation, e.g. the prohibition of swines's flesh."

 

 

Exodus 15:24 "And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink? 

25 And he cried unto Jehovah; And Jehovah showed him a tree, and he cast it into the waters, and the waters were made sweet. There he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved them; 

26 and he said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of Jehovah thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his eyes, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases upon thee, which I have put upon the Egyptians: for I am Jehovah that healeth thee."

 

v25 "statute" - חֹק  choq h2706, LXX - δικαιώματα dikaiomata

v25 "ordinance" -  מִשְׁפָּט  mishpat h4941, LXX - κρίσεις kri-sis

v26 "commandments" – מִצְוֹתָיו  mitz-vo-taiv h4687, LXX - εντολάς en-tol-as

v26 "statutes" - חֻקָּיו  chuqqaiv h2706,  LXX - δικαιώματα dikaiomata

 

 

Commentary of Rashi [Silbermann]. Exodus 15[v25,26], pp80,81

* HERE HE MADE FOR THEM A STATUTE AND AN ORDINANCE) -

At Marah He gave them a few sections of the Torah in order that they might engage in the study thereof; viz., the sections containing the command regarding the Sabbath, the red heifer and the administration of justice. (Hebrew text) AND THERE HE TRIED THEM (lit.. He tried him)--him" (singular) means the people): and He saw their stubbornness: that they did not consult with Moses in a respectful fashion: "Entreat mercy for us that we may have water to drink" —but that they murmured. (26) IF THOU WILL DILIGENTLY HEARKEN—this implies acceptance—that they should take upon them-selves the duty of performing God's commands. (Hebrew text)  AND IF' THOU WILT DO - this implies the performance of the commands, (Hebrew text) means THOU WILT INCLINE THE EAR to be punctilious in the practice of the details. (Hebrew text) ALL HIS STATUTES -         Matters which are only the decrees of the King (decrees of God imposed by Him, as King, upon us, His subjects) and which appear to have no reason, and at which the evil inclination cavils saying, "What sense is there in prohibiting these? Why should they be prohibited?” - For instance: the prohibition of wearing a mixture of wool and linen, and of eating swine's flesh, and the law regarding the red heifer, and similar matters (cf. Joma 67b).

 

Since entering this by hand typing, I’ve found it online: https://www.sefaria.org/Rashi_on_Exodus.15.25.1?lang=bi

 

Note: " - ALL HIS STATUTES - Matters which are only the decrees of the King decrees of God imposed by Him, as King, upon us, His subjects) and which appear to have no reason. - "

 

R.H. Mount said (at Teaching Dictionary - δικαίωμα  dikaiōma): "'Gentile' Christians do not know or keep any of God's statutes.  The statutes are given to find out whether Israel will obey God without having to have a reason." (see Ex.15:24 & Rashi commentary)

"just-act" = "obedience simply because God says to do something, never mind if you cannot explain why."

 

Luke 1:5 It-came-to-pass in the days of-Herod the king of-the Judea (a) certain priest Zacharias by-name, out-of Abia's day-on, and his wife out-of the daughters of-Aaron, and her name Elizabeth.

v6 But they-were both just in-sight of-the God, proceeding in all the commandments and just-acts of-the Lord faultless.

 

"Zacharias and Elizabeth were both 'just' in God's sight because they kept all his 'just-acts.' (plural)"

 

"There were 'just-acts' of service in connection with the tabernacle, and later the temples.  In Hebrews 9 verse 10 they are referred to as 'just-acts' of the flesh. (plural)"

 

Hebrews 9:1 On-the-one-hand therefore the first (covenant) was-having both the worldly holy-place and just-acts of-service.

v2 For (a) booth was-constructed, the first, in which (were) both the lampstand and the table and the plan of-the loaves, one-(booth)-which is-being-said, Holy-place;

v3 But after the second veil (a) booth, the (one) being-said Holies of-Holies,

Hebrews 9:9  One-which (is a) parable with-reference-to the season namely-the (one) having-stood-in-and-still-standing-in, according-to which both gifts and sacrifices are-being-offered not being-able, according-to conscience to-make the (one) serving perfect,

v10 Only on foods and drinks and diverse baptisms-of-things, just-acts of-flesh lying (on them) as-far-as (a) season thoroughly-straight.

 

Note King James translates five different Greek words by "ordinance".

 

"In Rev. 15:4 God's 'just-acts' (pl.) were made manifest, that is, visible or known”.  

 

Revelation 15:4  Who might by-no-means fear,  Lord, and will-glorify your name? because (you) only (are) hallowed, because all the Gentiles will-be-present and they-will-worship in-sight of-you, because your just-acts were-made-manifest.

v5 And after these-things I-saw and the sanctuary of-the tabernacle of-the testimony in the heaven was-opened,

 

"God's wife is Israel.  Commentators make this a reference to the 'church'.  King James changes 'just-acts', which were given to Israel, to 'righteousness', which is plural in the Greek in Rev 19:8."

 

 v6  And I-heard as (a) voice of-much crowd and as (a) noise of-many waters and as (a) noise of-strong thunders, saying: Hallelujah, because Jehovah the God namely-the Almighty became-King.

v7 Let-us-be-rejoicing and let-us-be-exulting, and we-shall-give the glory to-him, because the marriage of-the Lamb came, and his wife prepared herself,

v8 And it-was-given to-her in-order-that she-might-cast-around-to-herself (a) clean brilliant-white fine-linen-garment; for the fine-linen-garment is the just-acts of-the holy-ones.

 

 

Perhaps vs 9 points to the wedding's guests:

v9 And he-is-saying to-me:  You-write; Happy the (ones) having-been-and-still-called with-reference-to the supper of-the marriage namely-of-the Lamb. And he-is-saying to-me:  These are the authentic words of-the God.

 

 

Note especially:    "Just-acts" are more important than circumcision.

Romans 2:25 For on-the-one-hand circumcision is-profiting if you-might-be-practising law; if on-the-other-hand you-are (a) transgressor your circumcision has-become-and-still-is uncircumcision.

v26 If therefore the uncircumcision might-be-guarding the just-acts of-the law, will not his uncircumcision be-figured with-reference-to circumcision?

 

"This is the last plural use of 'just-acts'. 'Just-acts' are more important than circumcision.   If 'uncircumcision', that is Gentiles, 'might-be-guarding the just-acts of-the law.'  But how?  Gentiles do not keep the 'statutes' of the law.  Paul presents the impossibility of keeping all of the 'just-acts' of the law."

(see Alford)

 

"All of the 'just-acts' of the law were finished in one supreme 'just-act' (singular) by the one (MAN) Jesus Messiah.  The following verses have dikaioma in the singular, the 'just-act' of the cross.  Just as the 'just-acts' of the law could not be explained, so also the 'just-act' of the cross cannot be explained.  God says it was necessary and that settles it.  Jesus was obedient.  (Rom.5:19)"

 

"through one just-act"

 

Romans 5:16 And the benevolence (is) not as through one (MAN) having-sinned; for on-the-one-hand the sentence (is) out-of one (MAN) with-reference-to condemnation's-punishment, on-the-other-hand the bestowed-favor (is) out-of many offences with-reference-to (a) just-act.

v17 For if by-the offence of-the one (MAN) the death was-king through the one (MAN), by-much more the (ones) taking the excess of-the favor and of-the gratuity namely-the (one) of righteousness will-be-king in life through the one (MAN) Jesus Messiah.

v18 So therefore as through one offence with-reference-to all MEN with-reference-to condemnation's-punishment, thus also through one just-act with-reference-to all MEN with-reference-to justification of-life;

v19 For as-altogether through the unwillingness of-the one MAN to-hear the many were-established sinners, thus also through the obedience of-the one (MAN) the many will-be-established just (ones).

 

Digression: Good News & how the commandments of Jesus are kept:

It is Good News that the one just-act of Jesus establishes the "just-acts" that we do (statutes or ordinances, whatever you want to call it is fine, just be consistent).

 

Romans 1:16   For I-am not ashamed-of the good-news; for it-is (the) power of-God with-reference-to salvation to-everyone trusting, both to-Jew first and to-Greek.

 

 

The Law, The Prophets, & The Gospel

(the Gospel/good-news = εὐαγγέλιον euaggelion  yü-än-ge'-lē-on)

 

 Paul distinguishes between the Good-News and the Law & the Prophets.   So should we. 

 

 

Romans 1:1 Paul (a) slave of-Messiah Jesus, (a) called apostle having-been-and-still-severed with-reference-to good-news [εὐαγγέλιον euaggelion] of-God.
v2 Which he-promised-before through his prophets in (the) holy scriptures

Note the distinctions: 1. Good-news, 2. prophets, 3. holy scriptures.  The prophets and the scriptures prophesied about the Good-news:

 

Matthew 11:12 But from the days of-John the Baptist till just-now, the kingdom of-the heavens is-being-forced, and forceful-(ones) are-seizing it.
v13 For all the prophets and
the law prophesied till John.
v14 And
if YOU-are-willing to-receive, he himself-is Elijah the (one) future to-be-coming.
v15 The (one) having ears to-be-hearing, let-him-be-hearing.

 

Understand the purpose of the law:  The law prophesied about Jesus.  John "paved the way" (Jn.1:23, Isa.40:3), and JEHOVAH (JESUS) was present.  If you have ears to hear, Shema: The new covenant has been established (Luke 22:20).
All Israel has not been saved (Ro.11:26), so it is not complete - HOWEVER by FORCE - by the POWER of the Spirit (Zech.4:6, Rom.9:16), you can enter the kingdom of the heavens NOW, at this time (Eph.2:6)Elijah indeed comes (Mal.4:5), but if you trust (are willing to receive), then John is "Elijah".  Go (receive), don't look back! -

 

Paul defines the Good-News:
Cont. Romans 1:3 Concerning his son namely-the (one) having-become out-of seed of-David according-to flesh,
v4
Namely-the (one) having-been-appointed Son of-God in power according-to spirit of-holy-quality out-of (a) resurrection of-dead-ones, Jesus Messiah our Lord.
v5 Through whom we-took favor and apostleship with-reference-to
obedience of-trust among all the Gentiles in-behalf-of his name,
v6 Among whom YOU yourselves are also called (ones) of-Jesus Messiah.


 

1 Corinthians 3:16 Are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that YOU-are (the) sanctuary of-God and the Spirit of-the God is-dwelling in YOU?

 

Hebrews 13:10 We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat.

 

The Good News is distinct from the Law and the Prophets, although of course they point to the Good News of God (Jesus).

Go with the flow of the Law, for the Law points (prophesies) to Jesus, but Don't look back! (Heb.4:3; Ro.7:1-4).

 

 

 

1 Corinthians 1:17 For Messiah dispatched me not to-be-baptizing BUT to-be-bringing-good-news, not in wisdom of-word, in-order-that the cross of-the Messiah might not be-emptied.
v
18 For the word, namely-the (one) of-the cross on-the-one-hand is to-the (ones) perishing stupidity, on-the-other-hand to-us, to-the (ones) being-saved it-is (the) power of-God.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Again, more words regarding His Commandments:

John 14:15   If YOU-might-be-cherishing me, YOU-keep the commandments namely-the (ones) mine.

Deuteronomy 30:11 For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not too hard for thee, neither is it far off.

1 John 5:3b "...and his commandments are not weighty"

Hey wait a minute, how can they be easy if some 247 (about 40%) cannot be performed because there is no physical temple?

Scripture explains:

With man, this is impossible;  With God, it is possible.

Luke 18:26 But the-(ones) having-heard said, Who is even being-able to-be-saved?  v27 But the-(one) said, The-(things) impossible beside MEN (are) possible beside the God.  

Note that the question arose out of Jesus’ discourse on the commandments; keeping the commandments was impossible for men to do – without Trust in YHVH Yeshua.

 

1 John 5:2 In this we-are-coming-to-know that we-are-cherishing the children of the God, at-the-time-that we-are-cherishing the God we-might also be-keeping his commandments
v3 For
this is the charity of-the God, in-order-that we-might-be-keeping his commandments; and his commandments are not weighty,

While many often claim the commandments are not weighty or grievous, they usually miss HOW they are not weighty or grievous.

"For this is the charity of-the God, in-order-that we-might-be-keeping his commandments"

We understand that because of the Love of God, we keep his commandments.  We don't "do" anything except trust in Yeshua.

John 6:29  The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched.

Our Trust IS our works.

God manifests that He is in us by - "creating in us new hearts" or, in other words, by "using us to do good" by His will. (The elbow,or finger, or kneecap (or wife/bride/assembly) should not “will” the head/Messiah, and we ARE the body of Messiah, Eph.5:30) We don't "get credit" for "keeping the commandments" (or statutes, ordinances, laws, whatever you call them) because it is Yeshua in us that "does" this work.

"through one just-act" - Romans 5:18

This is understanding John 14:15 as a statement of fact and not a commandment:    "If YOU-might-be-cherishing me, YOU-keep the commandments namely-the (ones) mine."

How so?

The scriptures explain:
Deuteronomy 30:14 But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.

 

Jeremiah 31:31 Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will make a new covenant [ברית חדשה׃] with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:
vs32 not according to
the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was a husband unto them, saith Jehovah.
vs33 But
this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith Jehovah: I will put my law in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people:
vs34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for
I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more.

This is the now:

2 Corinthians 3:2 YOU yourselves-are our epistle, having-been-written-and-still-written in our hearts, coming-to-be-known and being-read by all MEN,
v3 (Ones)-being-manifested that
You are (an) epistle of-Messiah ministered by us, having-been-written-and-still-written not with-black-ink BUT with (the) Spirit of-(the)-living God, not in flat-tablets of-stone BUT in flat-tablets (of) fleshy hearts.
v4
But we-are-having reliance such-as-this through the Messiah toward the God.
v5 Not that we-are adequate from ourselves to-figure anything as out-of ourselves, BUT
our adequateness (is) out-of the God,
v6 Who also made us adequate ministers of-
(a)-new-quality covenant, not of-letter BUT of-spirit; for the letter is-killing, but the spirit is-making-alive.

 

Thus God is a Spirit, and we worship Him in His Spirit (John 4:24). (He gets the credit for that too!)  So if the veil is his flesh, and it is (Heb.10:19,20), and it is rent (Mat.27:51), and we enter spiritually the NAOS sanctuary which is Yeshua – this is spiritual. This “He in us and us in Him” reflects our understanding of the unity of “echad” (perhaps Isa 57:15).   Now our “physical” offerings are of thanksgiving, i.e. prayer (Ps141:2, Rev 8:4), and they are spiritually accepted sacrifices.  So too the commandments regarding the sacrifices are now spiritual, just as the sacrifices are, just as we are.  We rest (Heb4:1-3) from previous works (Hagar,Ro.7:1-4, Gal.4:21 - 5:1) in Him...we are still doing HIS commandments, though by His will/love in us, and these commandments are as spiritual...(Jn 14:23 the Father and Son will abide in us as we abide in His love)

YHVH has written HIS LAW in our hearts, we are an epistle of Messsiah Yeshua - NOW, at this time.  Thank you Yeshua!

Our hearts are cleaned in the blood of the Lamb, Yeshua. (Heb.10:22) 

HIS Commandments are written on our heart. Today.

This is HOW it is easy, not grievous, to keep HIS commandments.

This is the Shabbat Shalom of Yeshua, to know and enter in to His rest, i.e. Yeshua, who is our Sabbath peace.

On any day of the week, we may truthfully proclaim "Shabbat Shalom"!

Hallelujah!  There are more words on this Word, but enough here to suffice to say, His grace is sufficient.

 

Continuing  δικαίωμα  dikaioma "Just-acts":

 

Mount: "The 'just-acts' of the law (statutes) are many but the ONE 'just-act', the sacrifice of the 'Lamb of God' is the good news we preach."

 

Romans 8:1 So (there-is) now not-one condemnation's-punishment to-the (ones) in Messiah Jesus.

v2 For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death.

Hebrews 8:7 "For if that first (covenant) was faultless, (a) place was not being-sought of-a-second"

v3 For the impossible (thing) of-the law, in which it-was-being-weak through the flesh, the God having-sent the son of-himself in similitude of-flesh of-sin and concerning sin he-condemned the sin in the flesh,

v4 In-order-that the just-act of-the law might-be-fulfilled in us, the (ones) walking-around not according-to flesh BUT according-to spirit.

 

We are walking around created IN Messiah.  He was sent for this reason.

 

2 Corinthians 5:17 "So that if anyone (is) in Messiah, (he-is) (a) new-quality creation; the ancient-things went-past, behold the all-things have-become-and-still-are new-quality."

 

 

1Corinthians 1:30 But out-of him YOU yourselves-are in Messiah Jesus, who became *wisdom to-us from God, both *righteousness and *holiness and *redemption.

 

The One Just Act of Yeshua/Jesus provides for our wisdom, righteousness, holiness (***sanctification) and redemption.  ***Christians have been sanctified/made holy through Jesus, not through “keeping the Mosaic law”.

 

Christians - A thing made:

Ephesians 2:8 For by-the favor YOU-are having-been-and-still-are-saved through trust; and this not out-of YOU, of-God the gift;

v9 Not out-of works, in-order-that some-one might not boast.

v10 For of-him we-are (a) thing-made having-been-created in Messiah Jesus on good works, to-which the God prepared-before (us?)  in-order-that we-might-walk-around in them.

-"on" = on the works of Messiah - not "out of your own works" as per vs9

v11 On-this-account YOU-be-having-in-memory that at-one-time YOU the Gentiles in flesh, the (ones) being-said (to be) uncircumcision by the (one) being-said (to be) circumcision in flesh made-by-hand,

v12 That YOU-were in that season separate-from Messiah, having-been-and-still-alienated of-the citizenship of-the Israeli and strangers of-the covenants of-the promise, not having hope and (ones) without God in the world.

This is the now:

v13 But at-this-instant in Messiah Jesus YOU, the (ones) at-one-time being far (away), YOU-became near in the blood of-the Messiah.

v14 For he himself  (in Chrst alone) is our peace, the (one) having-made the both (places) one even having-broken-down the midst-wall of-the fencing-in, the enmity, in his flesh

-both places = the holy place and the holy of holies

v15 Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments in decrees, in-order-that he-might-create the two in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,

"the two" - Jew and Gentile – ONE NEW MAN

v16 And he-might-reconcile-in-full the both (Jews and Gentiles) in one body to-the God through the cross, having-killed the enmity in it;

v17 And having-come he-himself-brought-good-news, peace to-YOU to-the (ones) far and peace to-the (ones) near;

"the ones far"= gentiles, "the ones near" = Jews

v18 Because through him we-are-having the leading-near, the both in one Spirit to the Father.

v19 So therefore YOU-are no-more strangers and dwellers-abroad, BUT YOU-are fellow-citizens of-the holy-places and of-(the)-household of-the God,

"strangers" = gentiles?  "dwellers-abroad" = Jews?

v20 Having-been-built-up on the foundation of-the apostles and prophets, Messiah Jesus being chief-corner of-it,

-Romans 9:31-32 - Jesus is also the stone of stumbling

v21 In whom all building-up being-fitted-together is-growing into (a) holy sanctuary in Jehovah,

v22 in whom YOU yourselves also are-being-built-together into (a) residence of-the God in spirit.

 

1 Corinthians 3:16 Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling in YOU?

 

Hallelujah  (Praise Yah)

 

footnote

Some teach that the "ordinances" in Heb. 9.1 are what was spoken of as "vanishing" in Heb.8:13.  That is, they say that it was only the Levitical "service" that vanished.

This is obvious error, as shown by the context of these verses and chapters.  Comparing scripture with scripture (word study) as above also shows this teaching to be in error.

Further:

Hebrews 7:11  If on-the-one-hand therefore perfectness was through the Levitical priestly-office, for upon it the people has-been-given-and-still-is given-the-law, what need still (a) different priest to-be-standing-up according-to the arrangement of-Melchisedec and (he is) to-be-being-said not according-to the arrangement of-Aaron?
v12 For (the arrangement) of-the priestly-office being-transferred out-of necessity (a) transfer is-coming-to-pass
of-law.
 

Note: "the Levitical priestly-office, for upon it the people has-been-given-and-still-is given-the-law,

 

"given-the-law," is from the Greek word  νενομοθέτηται.  Thayer Lexicon: "The People received the Mosaic law established upon the foundation of the Levitical priesthoood"

In other words, the Mosaic Law is based on the Levitical service.  For instance, without the Yom Kippur sacrifice, there would have been no yearly atonement for sin (Lev.17:11); without the Levitical priesthood you cannot keep the Sinai law/commandments/statutes.(some 246 or 247 commandments, or about 40% require a Temple/tabernacle or Levitical priesthood.)

 

Now, at this time, the ONLY access to the Father is THROUGH Jesus.  That veil was his flesh (Heb.10:19:20).

 

[Yes, I would agree that the moral law remains, although as given by Yeshua: “You have heard it said... but I say unto you”.

Again, the Word (the visible form of YHVH) is the giver of “Torah” – instruction.   The Messianic claim to uniqueness is not really unique.  True Christians likely keep the commandments better than Messianics in that they do so without guile, for the just shall live by faith/trust (Hab.2:4, Rom.1:17]

 

God is merciful:

Hebrews 9:15 And because-of this he-is mediator of-a-new-quality covenant, in-which-case a-death (is) having-come-to-pass with-reference-to redemption-back of-the transgressions on the first covenant, the (ones) having-been-and-still-being-called might take the promise of-the eternal inheritance.

 

"redemption-back"  - from ἀπολύτρωσιν apolutrosin

 

Again, understand that the New Covenant "cuts" both ways, forward and backward in time, and the blood of the Lamb, Yeshua also provides the ready condition of  propitiatory "redemption-back" for those "dead in Messiah" – those that trusted in the Gospel as preached in the Old Testament writings and revelations.  They will look on him whom they pierced and morn and repent and accept Jehovah Jesus Messiah as per Philippians 2:9-11, Romans 3:24-25, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-16:.

Romans 3:24 "Being-justified gratuitously by his favor through the redemption-back namely-the (one) in Messiah Jesus;

v25 Whom the God himself-placed-before, (a) propitiatory through trust in his blood, with-reference-to (a) demonstration of-his justice because of the letting-go-unpunished of-the sinful-acts having-come-to-pass-before-and-still-existing"

 

 

Romans 11:26  And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written: The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob.
v27
And this (is) the covenant from me to-them, at-the-time-that I-might-remove-for-myself their sins.

 

 

 

 

 

extra notes

Just so I don't get a big head, I see more things I don’t well understand:

Exodus 27:20 And thou shalt command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause a lamp to burn continually.
21 In the tent of meeting, without the veil which is before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall keep it in order from evening to morning before Jehovah: it shall be a statue for ever throughout their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel.

"statute" is from Hebrew חֻקַּת -chuggat- Strongs H2708

Hebrew reads right to left ← ←

 עֹולָם          חֻקַּת          יְהוָה

olam                        chuggat                        YHVH

forever                      statute                       Jehovah

 

LXX:

Greek reads left to right → →

κυρίου      νόμιμον      αἰώνιον

Kuriou           nomimon          aiōnion

YHVH                law?*             forever

*typically translated as "law", but here "statute" - ?

 

Remembering that a "statute" is a decree that is to be obeyed - for no particular reason, it seems possible that consideration was given to the fact that the light of the lampstand was needed, that is, the commandment had a logical sense also to the human operator.  Perhaps that is why the LXX used νόμιμον?

 

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Jesus and the Gospel

Mark 8:35 "For who might-be-willing to-save his soul, he-will-destroy it, but who might-destroy his soul on-account-of me and of-the good-news, this-(one) will-save it."

Shema Messianics:  not just Jesus, but Jesus and the good news - εὐαγγέλιον.

Mark 8:18 "Having eyes are-YOU not looking? And having ears, are-YOU not hearing? And are-YOU not having-in-memory?"

 

 

 

This is a complex study area. I’ve a ways to go on fully understanding these things.

Please forgive that which is lacking.

 

 

 

 

 

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Jan 3-4, 2014, Jan 23-24, 2015, Jan 15-16, 2016; Feb 3-4, 2017; Jan 19-20, 2018; Jan 11-12, 2019; Jan 31,2019-Feb1,2020

Parashah Bo בֹּא

New Printout Parashah Bo PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Bo.pdf

"Enter"

the doorway

the basin - the lintel - the two side-posts
Torah portion:
Exodus 10:1 - 13:16

Haftarah portion:

Jeremiah 46:13-28
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Luke 22:7-30

1 Corinthians 11:20-34  (we read the whole chapter)

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so

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Parashah Bo is all about Passover. Much more here:

(a) Passover Haggadah for Christians 2020

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Passover/The-2022-Haggadah-PRINTOUT.pdf

 

Exodus 12:42 It is a night to be much observed unto Jehovah for bringing them out from the land of Egypt: this is that night of Jehovah, to be much observed of all the children of Israel throughout their generations.

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the basin - the lintel - the two side-posts

Exodus 12:22   "And ye shall take a bunch of hyssop, and dip it in the blood that is in the basin, and strike the lintel and the two side-posts with the blood that is in the basin; and none of you shall go out of the door of his house until the morning."

 

Picture this:

the basin - the lintel - the two side-posts

 

Exodus 12:6  "and ye shall keep it until the fourteenth day of the same month; and the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill it at even."

 

 “…the whole assembly…shall kill it.”

 

 What Judaism teaches: 

Talmud, Pesahim, 78b, p.408:

For it is taught, R. Nathan said:  How do we know that all Israel can discharge [their obligation] with one Passover-offering?  Because it is said, and the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill it at dusk:  does then the whole assembly kill?  Surely only one kills!  But it teaches that all Israel can discharge [their duty] with one Passover-offering.”

"it" is from the Hebrew word  אֹתֹו oto or athu which some translate here as "him".

Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.

 

 John 3:16   "For thus the God cherished the world so-that he-gave his son, namely-the only-begotten, in-order-that every-(one) the (one) trusting with-reference-to him might not perish, BUT he-might-be-having life eternal."

 

Isaiah 53:1  Who hath believed our message? and to whom hath the arm of Jehovah been revealed?

See also: The Arm of Jehovah

https://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#the_Arm_of_Jehovah_

 Yeshua/Jesus is the Arm of Jehovah.

 

 2 For he grew up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.

Jesus is the Savior, the life giving root and kindred of David (Rev.22:16).

 

3 He was despised, and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and as one from whom men hide their face he was despised; and we esteemed him not. 4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and Jehovah hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. 7 He was oppressed, yet when he was afflicted he opened not his mouth; as a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep that before its shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth. 8 By oppression and judgment he was taken away; and as for his generation, who among them considered that he was cut off out of the land of the living for the transgression of my people to whom the stroke was due? 9 And they made his grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in his death; although he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth. 10 Yet it pleased Jehovah to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of Jehovah shall prosper in his hand. 11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by the knowledge of himself shall my righteous servant justify many; and he shall bear their iniquities. 12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he poured out his soul unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors: yet he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

This totals about 46 masculine pronouns referring to both Jehovah the Son and Jehovah the Father.  While there are different ways of looking at whether the “he/his/him” refers to the Father or to The Son, but understand that Jesus said “I and the Father are one” @Jn.10:30.

Of a certainty, then, while the Jews are looking at HIM-HE-HIMSELF-HIS, they are not seeing HIM. (Yet! But just wait for Romans ch 11!)

 

How well do you see Jesus as “our Passover”? 

The First Passover, by John Parsons

https://hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Bereshit/Passover/passover.html

 

Genesis 3:21 And Jehovah God made for Adam and for his wife coats of skins skin [עוֹר `owr - singular], and clothed them.
 

This was a type or shadow of the sacrifice of Yeshua/Jesus:
 

Leviticus 17:11  "For the soul of the flesh is in the blood; and I have given  (YHVH gave - past tense) it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls for it is the blood that maketh atonement by reason of the soul."

When was this sacrifice given? In the Garden of Eden at Adam & Eve’s fall of MAN.

 

The zeal of YHVH of Hosts does this:
 Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

 

John 3:16 For thus the God cherished the world so-that he-gave his son, namely-the only-begotten, in-order-that every-(one) the (one) trusting with-reference-to him might not perish, BUT he-might-be-having life eternal.
v17 For the God dispatched not his son into the world in-order-that he-might-be-judging the world, BUT in-order-that the world might-be-saved through him.



 

Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.

 

 Revelation 13:8 And all the (ones) residing on the earth will-worship him, of-whom his name has not been-and-is-still-written in the little-book of-the life of-the lamb, namely-of-the (one) having-been-and-still-slain from casting-down of-(a)-world.



1Corinthians 5:7b "For even our passover was-sacrificed, Messiah."

 

Then why don’t most Jews see Jesus as their Messiah? Why don't they see HIM ?

God has blinded Israel - in this part -for a season. God has not cast off the Jews.  Romans 11:1

 

By their offence,  the salvation to the gentiles Ro. 11:11  (It isn’t “fall” as some translations have, but “offence”.) --remember:

Ephesians 2:8 For by-the favor YOU-are having-been-and-still-are-saved through trust; and this not out-of YOU, of-God the gift;

v9 Not out-of works, in-order-that some-one might not boast.

 

WHY salvation to the gentiles?  Psalm 136 reveals:  Because Yahweh's lovingkindness endureth forever.  Romans 11:11 reveals this gift of salvation to the Gentiles is to provoke the Jews to jealousy.  Perhaps in the sense of being more zealous towards God than they already are?

 

Again…why don’t the Jews see Jesus/Yeshua as Messiah?

Romans 11:25 petrifaction has-come-to-pass-and-still-is from part to-the Israeli, until of-which (time) the fullness of-the Gentiles might-come-in,”

BUT:

v26 And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written:  The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob.

v27 And this (is) the covenant from me to-them, at-the-time-that I-might-remove-for-myself their sins.”

 

Also – John 11:50  Neither are-YOU-deliberating that it-is-being-advantageous to-us in-order-that one MAN might-die-off in-behalf-of the people, and not the total nation might-perish.

v51 But this he-said not from himself, BUT being chief-priest of-that year, he-prophesied that the Jesus was-being-about to-be-dying-off in-behalf-of the nation;

v52 And not in-behalf-of the nation only, BUT in-order-that the children of-the God, namely-the (ones) having-been-and-still-scattered-abroad, he-might-gather-together into one.

This passage shows YHVH's lovingkindness....Jesus died for us AND in behalf of the people, i.e. the nation (Israel), and children of the God in the past time, i.e. back to Gan Eden Jesus’ sacrifice also retroactively “covers” the righteous Gentiles and the Jews obedient to the Old Covenant throughout history before the Cross (i.e. the sacrifice of Yeshua).  Adam, Noah and Abraham were Gentiles…Moses and King David were Jews.

This is the "redemption-back" of Romans 3:24

Understand that the New Covenant "cuts" both ways linked in this scroll ↓

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#Redemption_back_NT_cuts_both_ways

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Jeremiah 31:31-34; "I will make a new covenant....not according to * the covenant that I made with their fathers" [* the covenant here = Abrahamic or Mosaic (my current thinking  is the latter) or both?]

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Summary:  

Yes, Jesus stopped the Levitical temple service (Mk.11:16).  He initiated a New Covenant (Lu.22:20), not according to the Sinai Covenant (Jer.31:32 - Heb.8:13).  This is in effect now (2Cor.3:2-6) but national Israel has been blinded for a time (Ro.11:7-10,25,26), but Jer.31:31-34 will be fulfilled for them also - in their heart also - and then "how much more their fulness"(Ro.11:12). Yet today, Yeshua is our (believers) Sabbath rest (Heb.4:3).

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This (1Cor.3:16, Jn.15:4) is the secret place of the Most High:

"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High

Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of Jehovah, He is my refuge and my fortress:

My God, in whom I trust."  - Psalm. 91:1-2 

 

Jeremiah 31:31  "Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will make a NEW COVENANT with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah: 32 not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was a husband unto them, saith Jehovah.

33 But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith Jehovah: I will put my law in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people: 34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more."

 

Ezekiel 36:26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you; and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh.
 27 And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep mine ordinances, and do them.
 28 And ye shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; and ye shall be my people, and I will be your God.

The Sinai Covenant was written on stone (Ex.24:12, tables of stone) The New Covenant is written in the heart (2Cor.3:2-3)

 

Of course we members of the Body of Messiah, true Christians, have it relatively easy, with the New Testament/Covenant writings AND the Holy Spirit to explain things therein.  Where previously the law was a disciplinarian tutor, now that trust has come we are no longer under a disciplinarian tutor (Gal.3:24-25).  We have graduated from law school!  Now the Holy Spirit teaches - in the heart (Jn.14:26, 1Cor.2:13).

 

Jesus physically stopped the temple sacrifices – perhaps we can see this as a physical prophecy of things to soon come:

Mark 11:16 "And he-was not letting-be in-order-that any-one might-bring-through (an) article through the temple."

 

At Hanukkah, Jesus said that his works bear witness of him (Jn.10:25) and in the Temple, Jesus said to know/trust him by his works:

John 10:37 "If I-am not doing the works of-my Father, YOU-be not trusting me;
 v38 But if I-am-doing, even-if YOU-might not be-trusting me, YOU-trust in-the works, in-order-that YOU-might-come-to-know and You-might-trust that the Father (is) in me, and-I in him."

Later, along with the spiritual rending of the veil (Heb.10: 19,20), we see a physical prophecy of Mk. 11:16 coming to be as the veil of the sanctuary is rent:

Matthew 27:50 "But the Jesus having-cried again with-a-great voice he-let-go the spirit.

v51 And behold the veil of-the sanctuary was-split into two, from from-above till below; and the earth was-caused-to-quake, and the rocks were-split,"

 

John 10:25 "The Jesus answered to-them, I-said to-YOU, and YOU-are not trusting. The works which I myself-am doing in the name of-my Father, these-(things) (are)-bearing-witness concerning me;"

 

At this time, the sanctuary of God was Jesus:

John 2:19 "The Jesus answered and said to-them, YOU-break-down this sanctuary, and in three days I-shall-raise it.
v20 The Jews therefore said, In forty and six years this sanctuary was-built, and you yourself-will-raise it in three days?
v21 But that (one) was-saying concerning
the sanctuary of-his body.
v22 When therefore he-was-raised out-of dead (ones) his disciples were-made-mindful that he-was-saying this to-them, and they-trusted the scripture and
the word which the Jesus said."


Note: Josephus confirms that there was nothing inside the holy of holies/sanctuary (NAOS) in the physical temple (HIERON).

(Josephus, The Wars of the Jews, Book 5, ch 5 A Description of the Temple, vs5)

 

Digression:

"Seeing" through the "dark glass/mirrors", or rather, "enigma" (1Cor.13:12); AS is detailed in The Truth About Jesus If You Really Want To Know, pp18:

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\BIBLE\MOUNT\The-Truth-about-Jesus.pdf

The Temple (HIERON), and Sanctuary (NAOS), are distinct in the Greek....The Sanctuary (NAOS) is the "heart part" of the entire Temple (HIERON)....

 

The sanctuary is the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies, AND the Sanctuary of the God, YHVH, has moved or changed through and in four locations;

1. on the "Mercy Seat" in the Holy of Holies in the Wilderness Tabernacle (Leviticus 16:2)

2. on the "Mercy Seat" in the Holy of Holies in the 1st Temple (2 Chronicles 7:1-2, 1Kings 9:3)

3. in Jesus (John 2:21, John.10:30, Colossians 2:9, John1:14)

4. in believers (Matt.27:51, Hebrews 4:3, Hebrews 10:20, 1Cor.3:16, John 14:23, Eph.5:30-32)

 

NOW,  in our time, The Naos/sanctuary of God is in (among) you.

1 Corinthians 3:16  "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary (NAOS) of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] YOU?"

 

This is the "Christ in you."

Colossians 1:26 "The mystery namely-the (one) having-been-and-still-hidden-back from the ages and from the generations--but now was-manifested to his holy-ones,

v27 To-whom the God willed to-make-known what the riches of-the glory of this mystery among [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] the Gentiles, which is Messiah in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] YOU, the hope of-the glory;"

 

YOU in Christ:

Ephesians 2:13 "But at-this-instant in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] Messiah Jesus YOU, the (ones) at-one-time being far (away), YOU-became near in the blood of-the Messiah.

v14 For he himself is our peace, the (one) having-made the both (places) [Holy place & Holy of Holies] one even having-broken-down the midst-wall of-the fencing-in, the enmity, in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] his flesh [Hebrews 10:19-20 that veil was his flesh]

v15 Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] decrees (i.e. the decrees of Jesus), in-order-that he-might-create the two [Jew and Gentile] in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] himself with-reference-to [εἰς eis] one new (quality) MAN making peace,"

 

2 Corinthians 5:17 "So that if anyone (is) in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] Messiah, (he-is) (a) new-quality creation; the ancient-things went-past, behold the all-things have-become-and-still-are new-quality." 

You in Christ, CHRIST in you:

John 15:3 "Already  YOU  yourselves-are  clean  (ones) because-of the word which I-have-spoken-and-am-still-speaking to-YOU.

v4 YOU-remain in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] me, and-I in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] YOU. According-as the vine-branch is not being-able to-be-bringing fruit from itself unless it-might-remain in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] the vine, thus neither YOU unless YOU-might-remain in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] me.

v5 I myself-am [ἐγώ egō  εἰμί eimi] the vine, YOU the branches. The (one) remaining in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] me, and-I in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] him, this (one) is-bringing much fruit; because separate-from me YOU-are not being-able to-be-doing anything."

 

Going over Eph.2:14-15: in vs. 14, note the two (places) become one when the middle partition is rent.  This allows for both Jew and Gentile to become one new man vs15.    It seems that this important distinction is missed in both the "Christian" and "Messianic" assemblies.  I understand that this is often not the general interpretation, but pray and think on this.

 

 In this we may (hopefully) see that Jesus is the sanctuary of God.  His flesh was the veil.  No one comes to the Father, except THROUGH Yeshua...his flesh was rent...we enter HIM...

 

 

The Law - the NEW law of Messiah (Jn.15:12) - is now written in our hearts - we are an epistle of Messiah.

2 Corinthians 3:2 "YOU yourselves-are our epistle, having-been-written-and-still-written in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] our hearts, coming-to-be-known and being-read by all MEN,

 v3 (Ones)-being-manifested that You are (an) epistle of-Messiah ministered by us, having-been-written-and-still-written not with-black-ink BUT with (the) Spirit of-(the)-living God, not in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] flat-tablets of-stone BUT in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] flat-tablets (of) fleshy hearts.

 v4 But we-are-having reliance such-as-this through the Messiah toward the God.

 v5 Not that we-are adequate from ourselves to-figure anything as out-of ourselves, BUT our adequateness (is) out-of the God,

 v6 Who also made us adequate ministers of-(a)-new-quality covenant, not of-letter BUT of-spirit; for the letter is-killing, but the spirit is-making-alive."

The Holy Spirit is the New Law of the New Covenant, which law/spirit is written in our hearts…

 

The  "Killing Letter" here in vs. 6 is the Sinai Covenant.  Yes, Jesus stopped the Levitical temple service (Mat. 27:51, Heb.10:19-20, Mk.11:16).  He initiated a New Covenant (Lu.22:20), not according to the Sinai Covenant (Jer.31:32).  This is in effect now (2Cor.3:2-6) but national Israel has been blinded for a time (Ro.11:7-10,25,26), but Jer.31:31-34 will be fulfilled for them also - in their heart also - and then "how much more their fulness"(Ro.11:12). Yet today, Yeshua is our (believers) Sabbath rest (Heb.4:3).

John 6:29 "The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched."

Our Trust is our work.

Understand this also as that the trust is from God....our trust is the manifestation of God working in us....we don't even merit "credit" for our trust, which while it is our work, it is only from God's work of love to us first that we are permitted to trust

....and this is the Love of God - that He loved us first...To Him is ALL the Glory...

 

1John 4:19  We ourselves-are-cherishing, because he himself first cherished us.

 Again: The work of God is that He loved us first so that we might love and so it is only in HIS love to us that our trust is allowed.  And yes, the context of the passage shows that this trust is also the work that we are to do.

 

John 3:16 For thus the God cherished the world so-that he-gave his son, namely-the only-begotten, in-order-that every-(one) the (one) trusting with-reference-to him might not perish, BUT he-might-be-having life eternal.

God loved first.  Note that "cherished" is past tense.

 John 3:21 But the (one) doing the truth is-coming to the light, in-order-that his works might-be-manifested that (they-are) having-been-worked in God.
  

1 John 2:5  But who might-be-keeping his word, truly in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] this (one) the charity of-the God has-been-made-perfect-and-is-still-perfect. In[εν - Strong's G1722 - en]  this we-are-coming-to-know that we-are in[εν - Strong's G1722 - en]  him.

 John 6:29 The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched.

and so, "The Just shall live by Trust"  -Hab.2:4.

The "works" that we do is our Trust, not our keeping of commandments. God is Spirit; we worship in Spirit.  Our work is Spiritual, not physical. 

How the commandments are kept:
1 John 4:9
In [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] this the charity of-the God was-manifested in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] us, because the God has-dispatched-and-is (completing?)-the-dispatch of-his son namely-the only-begotten into [εἰς eis] the world in-order-that we-might-live through him.

v10 In [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] this  is the charity, not that we ourselves-cherished the God, BUT that he himself-cherished us and he-dispatched his son (a) propitiation [ιλασμον – Strongs G2434 - hilasmon] concerning our sins.
v11 Cherished (ones), if thus the God cherished us, we ourselves also are-being-indebted to-be-cherishing one-another.
v12 And-not-one at-any-time has-beheld-and-still-beholds God; if we-might-be-cherishing one-another, the God is-remaining in
[εν - Strong's G1722 - en]  us and his charity is having-been-and-is-still-made-perfect in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] us.
v13 in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] this we-are-coming-to-know that we-are-remaining in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] him and he in[εν - Strong's G1722 - en]  us, because he-has-given-and-still-is-giving to-us out-of his Spirit.

v14 And we ourselves have-beheld-and-still-behold and we-are-bearing-witness that the Father has-dispatched-and-is (completing?)-the-dispatch-of the son savior of-the world.

v15 Who if he-might-confess that Jesus is the son of-the God, the God is-remaining in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] him and he in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] the God.
v16 And we ourselves-have-come-to-know-and-still-know and we-have-trusted-and-still-trust the charity which the God is-having in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] us. The God is charity, and the (one) remaining in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] the charity he-is-remaining in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] the God and the God is-remaining in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] him.
v17 in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] this the charity has-been-and-still-is-made-perfect with us, in-order-that we-might-be-having boldness-of-speech in[εν - Strong's G1722 - en] the day of-the judgement, because according-as that-(one) is even we ourselves are in[εν - Strong's G1722 - en]  this world.
v18 Fear is not in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] the charity, BUT the perfect charity is-casting the fear without, because the fear is-having punishment, but the (one) fearing-for-himself has-not-been-and-is-not-made-perfect in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] the charity.
v19 We ourselves-are-cherishing, because he himself first cherished us.

 

So then and only then, with YHVH's charity abiding in us:

John 14:15   If YOU-might-be-cherishing me, YOU-keep the commandments namely-the (ones) mine.

1 John 3:23 And this is his commandment, in-order-that we-might-trust in-the name of-his son Jesus Messiah and we-might-be-cherishing one-another according-as he-gave commandment to-us. (@Mark 12:29-31)

v24 And the (one) keeping his commandments is-remaining in* him and he in* him; and in* this we-are-coming-to-know that he-is-remaining in* us, out-of the Spirit which he-gave to-us.

[*4x -εν - Strong's G1722 - en]

 

There is a subtle, but huge difference in seeing John 14:15 as a commandment vs. a statement of fact by Yeshua.  Much comfort is found in this via the great mystery of Eph. ch.5, where the MAN (i.e. Messiah Jesus) does all the work, and cleaves to the woman (the assembly) and by His work, the two are ONE/echad. The ONLY way His commandments are not grievous ("who then can be saved???") is the fact that YHVH's presence, His Spirit, His Love in us is what/whom "keeps" the commandments.  All the glory is YHVH's.  It is HIS work whereby we are saved, and even whereby we "keep" His commandments. With man, keeping the commandments is impossible.

Regarding "works":

Those trusting in Jesus are commanded to rest from the "works of the Law", which came about due to the sin at Gan Eden:

Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world."

 

 

"I will make a new covenant....not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers"

 

Jeremiah 31:31  "Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will make a NEW COVENANT with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah: 32 not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was a husband unto them, saith Jehovah. 33 But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith Jehovah: I will put my law in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people: 34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more."

 

Ezekiel 36:26 "A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you; and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh.
 27 And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep mine ordinances, and do them.
 28 And ye shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; and ye shall be my people, and I will be your God."

 

and so all Israel shall be saved in the future, when Jesus is present:

Romans 11:26  And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written: The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob.

 Praise Yah for his New Covenant!

Luke 22:20 "And in-the-same-way the cup after to-partake-supper, saying, This cup (is) the new-quality covenant in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] my blood, the-(one) being-poured-out in-behalf-of YOU."

 

 

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While the Spirit is the Law/Instruction/Torah of the New Covenant, there is also a written Law/Instruction/Torah of the New Covenant.

 

This week’s New Testament Portion details the New Covenant works we are to do:

 

First, Passover is equated to Unleavened Breads at the time of Christ:

Luke 22:1 But the feast of-the unleavened-breads was-drawing-near, namely-the-(one) being-called pass-over [πάσχα pascha].

 

Luke 22:7 But the day of-the unleavened-breads came in which it-was-essential the passover to-be-being-sacrificed.

 

New Testament Torah: “YOU-be-doing this”:

Luke 22:15 And he-said to-them, I-desired with-desire to-eat this passover with YOU before (I am) to-suffer.

v16 For I-am-saying to-YOU, that by-no-means might-I-eat any-more out-of it till of-one-which it-might-be-fulfilled in the kingdom of-the God.

v17 And having-received (a) cup, having-given-thanks he-said, YOU-take this, and YOU-divide for-yourselves.

v18 For I-am-saying to-YOU, that by-no-means might-I-drink from the product of-the vine till of-one-which the kingdom of-the God might-come.

v19 And having-taken bread, [unleavended bread] having-given-thanks he-broke-in-pieces, and he-gave to-them, saying, This is my body, the-(one) being-given in-behalf-of YOU:  YOU-be-doing this with-reference-to my remembrance.

 

Luke 22:20 "And in-the-same-way the cup after to-partake-supper, saying, This cup (is) the new-quality covenant in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] my blood, the-(one) being-poured-out in-behalf-of YOU."

Also pertinent here:

v21 "Further, behold, the hand of-the-(one) giving me over (is) with me on the table”

-indicating that Judas partook of this passover with Jesus.  Of course, Judas would have been better off physically if he had not given Jesus over:

v22 And on-the-one-hand the son of-the MAN is-proceeding according-to the-(thing) having-been-and-still-appointed, further woe to that MAN through whom he-is-being-given-over.

 

Further New Covenant Works detailed by the New Covenant’s written Law:

Luke 22:23 And they themselves-began to-be-debating-together with themselves, the-(thing), so who out-of them it-may-be, the-(one) being-about to-be-practising this-(thing).

v24 But (a) love-of-contention even came-to-pass among them, the-(thing), which of-them is-seeming to-be greater.

v25 But the-(one) said to-them, The kings of-the Gentiles are-exercising-lordship of-them, and the-(ones) having-authority of-them are-being-called benefactors.

v26 But YOU (will) not (be) thus; BUT the-(one) greater among YOU let-him-become as the younger, and the-(one) being-governor as the-(one) ministering.

v27 For who (is) greater, the-(one) lying-back or the-(one) ministering?  (Is) NOT the-(one) lying-back? But I myself-am in midst of-YOU as the-(one) ministering.

 

 

1Corinthians 11:20 Therefore of-YOU coming-together on the same (thing) it-is not to-eat (a) lordly [κυριακον-G2960 kuriakon – adjective.] supper;

v21 For each-(one) is-taking-before (his) own supper in the [period?] to-eat, and on-the-one-hand (one)-who is-being-hungry, on-the-other-hand (one)-who is-being-drunk.

v22 For are-YOU not having houses with-reference-to [the] to-be-eating and to-be-drinking? Or are-YOU-despising the assembly of-the God, and are-YOU-disgracing the (ones) not having? What might I-say to-YOU? Shall-I-laud YOU? In this I-am not lauding.

v23 For I myself-took-along from the Lord, what also I-gave-over to-YOU [i.e. works to do], that the Lord Jesus in the night in-which he-was-being-given-over he-took bread

v24 And having-given-thanks he-broke-(it)-in-pieces and said:  This is my body the (one) in-behalf-of YOU; this YOU-be-doing with-reference-to my remembrance.

Note: Grace before meal.  And the passover is a remembrance, a memorial meal.

v25 In-the-same-way also the cup after tak(ing)-supper, saying: This cup is the new-quality covenant in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] my blood; this YOU-be-doing as-often-as YOU-might-be-drinking, with-reference-to[εις - eis] my remembrance.

v26 For as-often-as YOU-might-be-eating this bread and YOU-might-be-drinking this cup, YOU-are-proclaiming the death of-the Lord, until of-which he-might-come.

Note: “as-often-as”- once a year at Passover. Important, and a warning against not discerning this:

v27 So-that (one)-who might-be-eating this bread or might-be-drinking the cup of-the Lord unworthily, will-be liable of-the body and of-the blood of-the Lord.

v28 But let (a) MAN be-approving himself, and thus let-him-be-eating out-of the bread and let-him-be-drinking out-of the cup;

v29 For the (one) eating and drinking unworthily is-eating and is-drinking (a) sentence to-himself not discriminating the body of-the Lord.

v30 Because-of this many among YOU (are) weak and sickly and considerable (number) are-being-fallen-asleep.

v31 But if we-were-discriminating ourselves, we-were not being-judged;

v32 But being-judged we-are-being-disciplined by the Lord, in-order-that we-might not be condemned with the world.

v33 So that, my brothers, *coming-together with-reference-to to-eat YOU-be-waiting-long-on one-another.

*So, they did meet and eat the Passover.  It was a full meal, but they were not to come hungry for food. It was a memorial meal that Christians are to observe (do).

 

v34 If someone might-be-being-hungry, let-him-be-eating within home, in-order-that YOU-might not be-coming-together with-reference-to (a) sentence. BUT the other-things I-shall-order as I-might-come.

 

Here’s a link to our  Passover Haggadah for Christians:

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Passover/The-2022-Haggadah-PRINTOUT.pdf

 

 

Trench on KAINOS and NEOS

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/KAINOS-NEOS-TRENCH.htm

lx. νος, καινς.

Summary:

Contemplate the new under aspects of time, as that which has recently come into existence, and this is νος (neos).

But contemplate the new, not now under aspects of time, but of quality, the new, as set over against that which has seen service, the outworn, the effete or marred through age, and this is καινς (kainos)

conclusion:

Both neos and kainos mean new:

            NEOS means new as to time.

            KAINOS means new as to quality.

Neither neos or kainos mean "renewed".

 

 

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I love Hebrews!

 

Hebrews 8:1 But (a) sum on the (things) being-said; we-are having (a) chief-priest such-as-this, who sat in right (hand) of-the throne of-the greatness in the heavens,

v2 (A) Public-minister of-the holy-(ones) and of-the tabernacle, namely the authentic, which the Lord fastened, not MAN.

v3 For every chief-priest is-being-established with-reference-to (his) to-be-offering both gifts and sacrifices; whence necessary this (chief-priest) also be-having something he-might-offer.

v4 If therefore on-the-one-hand he-was on earth, but he-was not (a) priest, (there) being the (ones). offering the gifts according-to the law [νόμον];

v5 They-who are-serving (a) copy and (a) shadow of-the (things) in-(the)-heavenlies, according-as Moses was-and-still-is-divinely-informed of-future (things) to-be-accomplishing the tabernacle; for, you-be-seeing, he-is-stating, you-will-make all-(things) according-to the pattern namely-the (one) having-been-pointed-to for-you in the mountain;

[note all things according to Moses are a shadow- all things, not just the Levitical service or temple sacrifices]

v6 Now on-the-other hand he-has-reached-and-still-has (a) more-diverse public-ministry, by-as-much-as he-is also mediator of-a-better COVENANT, one-which has-been-given-a-law [νενομοθέτηται] on better promises.

NOTE!  The New Covenant has a law – i.e. instruction/Torah.

v7 For if that first (covenant) was faultless, (a) place was not being-sought of-a-second.

[Hebrews ch8 here quotes Jeremiah ch31, which I'll include:]

Hebrews 8:8 For finding-fault with-them he-is-saying: Behold days are-coming, Jehovah is saying, and I-shall-finish-completely upon the household of-Israel and upon the household of-Judah (a) new-quality COVENANT,

Jeremiah 31:31 Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will make a new COVENANT with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah

 

Hebrew 8:9 Not according-to the covenant which I-made to-their fathers in (a) day of-my having-taken-hold of-their hand to-lead them out-of (the) land of-Egypt, because they themselves remained not in my COVENANT, and I myself neglected of-them, Jehovah is-saying.

Jeremiah 31:32 not according to the COVENANT that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my COVENANT they brake, although I was a husband unto them, saith Jehovah. 

 

Hebrews 8:10 Because this (is) the COVENANT which I-shall-myself-COVENANT to-the household of-Israel after those days, Jehovah is-saying, giving my laws [νόμους i.e. the New Covenant Torah] into their intellect, and I-shall-inscribe them on their hearts, and I-shall-be to-them with-reference-to God and they themselves will-be to-me with-reference-to (a) people.

Jeremiah 31:33 But this is the COVENANT that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith Jehovah: I will put my law [תורתי – torah – i.e. the New Covenant Torah]  in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people

 

Hebrews 8:11 And they-might not teach each (one) his citizen and each (one) his brother, saying: You-come-to-know the Lord, because they-will all know me absolutely from little till great of-them.

Hebrews 8:12 Because I-shall-be propitious [ἵλεως  -G2436- hileōs] to their unrighteousnesses, and of their sins I (by no means) might-be still mindful.

Jeremiah 31:34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive  [סָלַח  -H5545-salach,  LXX: ιλεως] their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more. 

Hebrews 8:13 In saying new-quality he-has-made the first (covenant) old-and-it-is-still-old; but the (thing) being-made-old and growing-aged (is) near of-vanishing.

 

Note:  the above (Heb.ch8) translation's use of "new-quality" designates the Greek word KAINOS:

Note, Jer.31:31 -    COVENANT בְּרִית  -   new חדשה 

The LXX has:  διαθήκην   - καινήν        

The N.T. Greek has: διαθήκην  - καινήν

The use is consistent throughout these passages.

That there is a new covenant  - not like the former - is simple enough to understand here, especially as the context and text is laid out in both Hebrew and Greek.  Heb.8:13 uses "In saying new-quality" to point specifically to Jer.31:31, where -  חֲדָשָֽׁה-בְּרִית  COVENANT NEW - is used.    And of course, by quoting Jer.31:33 we see this is Torah that is spoken of.  And that (Torah) was written in stone...two tables of stone (Ex.24:12).....

 

The Law - the NEW law of Messiah (Jn.15:12, Heb.8:6).  [Note in John 15:10 Jesus says HE has kept and is keeping His Father's commandments, and distinguishes that we should keep His (Jesus') commandments, which he states in vs12]. The New Covenant is written in the heart we are an epistle of Messiah:

 

2 Corinthians 3:2 "YOU yourselves-are our epistle, having-been-written-and-still-written in our hearts, coming-to-be-known and being-read by all MEN,

 v3 (Ones)-being-manifested that You;-are (an) epistle of-Messiah ministered by us, having-been-written-and-still-written not with-black-ink BUT with (the) Spirit of-(the)-living God, not in flat-tablets of-stone BUT in flat-tablets (of) fleshy hearts.

 v4 But we-are-having reliance such-as-this through the Messiah toward the God.

 v5 Not that we-are adequate from ourselves to-figure anything as out-of ourselves, BUT our adequateness (is) out-of the God,

 v6 Who also made us adequate ministers of-(a)-new-quality covenant, not of-letter BUT of-spirit; for the letter is-killing, but the spirit is-making-alive."

 

"for the letter is-killing"

-still-

The  "Killing Letter" here in vs. 6 is the Sinai Covenant.  Yes, Jesus stopped the Levitical temple service (Mk.11:16, Mt.27:51).  He initiated a New Covenant (Lu.22:20), not according to the Sinai Covenant (Jer.31:32).  This is in effect now (2Cor.3:2-6) but national Israel has been blinded for a time (Ro.11:7-10,25,26), but Jer.31:31-34 will be fulfilled for them also - in their heart also - and then "how much more their fulness"(Ro.11:12). Yet today, now, Yeshua is our (believers) Sabbath rest (Heb.4:3).

 

 

 

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Under the Law "proof" texts:

"for the letter is-killing"

-still-

but the spirit is-making-alive."
-still-

 

Are you talking about being "under the law"?   It is such a big issue in the Messianic assembly.  I say "big" as in the MILKy Way described at 1Cor.3:2.    Because of that weakness, it is a good study area.  Consider these scriptures and others that prove Christians are not under the law:      

 

James 2:10 For one-who might-keep the total law, but in one-(thing) he-might-slip has-become-and-still-is liable of-all.

 

James 2:17 Thus also the trust, if it-might not be-having *works, it-is dead according-to itself.

 

 John 6:29 "The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is *the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched."

 

Romans 3:31 Therefore are-we-rendering *law inactive through the trust? May-it not come-to-pass, BUT we-are-making *law stand.

 

Ephesians 2:15 Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments in decrees, in-order-that he-might-create the two in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,

 

Romans 7:6 But at-this-instant we-were-rendered-inactive from the law, having-died-off in which we-were-being-held-fast, so-that we (are) to-be-being-a-slave in newness of-spirit and not in-oldness of-letter.

*So then, the “active law” of Eph.2:15 is the Law of the New Covenant.


 Again, the Works of the New Covenant, as per New Covenant Torah/instruction:

John 14:15   If YOU-might-be-cherishing me, YOU-keep the commandments namely-the (ones) mine.

 

1 John 3:23 And this is his commandment, in-order-that we-might-trust in-the name of-his son Jesus Messiah and we-might-be-cherishing one-another according-as he-gave commandment to-us.

v24 And the (one) keeping his commandments is-remaining in him and he in him; and in this we-are-coming-to-know that he-is-remaining in us, out-of the Spirit which he-gave to-us.

 

Hebrews 13:10 We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat.

2 Corinthians 3:6  Who also made us adequate ministers of-(a)-new-quality covenant, not of-letter BUT of-spirit; for the letter is-killing, but the spirit is-making-alive."

 

Of course, YHVH Jesus is not under the Mosaic Law....and we are the body of Messiah...Praise Yah!

 

*The Life (soul) is in the blood. (Lev. 17:11)

*Jesus' blood went on the "mercy seat", that is, the propitiatory (Ro.3:24)  in the heavenly tabernacle's Holy of Holies.(Heb.9:24)

*Moses placed the two tables of stone, that is, the Law, in the appropriately named ark of the Covenant.(Deut.31:26, Ex.25:16, Heb.9:4)

*So quite literally, the Law is under Jesus, and not the other way around.

*We that trust in Him are where He is...we are members of His body (1Cor.3:16, Eph 5:30), and therefore, not under the law. *Thank God.*

"but the spirit is-making-alive."

 

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Often heard:

There is a gap, a space the size of eternity, between knowing all about God, and knowing Him!

 

And that is commentary.

 

The Bible says:

 

 John 6:29 "The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched."

 

Romans 12:3  For I-am-saying, through the favor namely-the (favor) having-been-given to-me, to everyone being among YOU, not to-be-having-opinion-beyond beside what is-essential to-be-having-opinion, BUT to-be-having-opinion with-reference-to be-being-of-sound-mind, as the God parted to-each (a) measure of-trust.

 

Romans 10:17 "So the trust (is) out-of hearing, but the hearing (is) through saying of-Messiah. (or 'of-God'? The MMS vary. Note echcad/unity @Jn.10:30 )"

 

Mark 12:29 But the Jesus answered him, That first-of-all of-the commandments, (is) you-be-hearing, Israel, Jehovah our God Jehovah is one.
v30 And you-will-cherish Jehovah your God out-of your total heart and out-of your total soul and out-of your total intellect and out-of your total strength. This (is the) first commandment.

 

 

2 Timothy 2:15 "You-be-diligent yourself to-stand-along-side approved to-the God, (a) workman unashamed, cutting-straight the word of-the truth."
16 "But you-be-standing-around-for-yourself-away-from the profane empty-chatters; for they-will-progress upon much-more of-impiety," (examples given in the rest of this chapter)

 

2 Timothy 3:16 "All scripture (is) God-breathed and profitable toward teaching, toward reproof, toward correction, toward discipline the (discipline) in justice."

 

2 Timothy 4:3 For (a) season will-be when they-will not tolerate the healthy teaching, BUT according-to their-own desires they-will-heap-on to-themselves teachers having-themselves the hearing itching,
4 And on-the-one-hand they-will-turn-back the hearing from
the truth, on-the-other-hand they-will-be-diverted upon the legends.

 

And that is not commentary.

 

 

 

 

 

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Dec27, 28, 2013, Jan 17, 2015, Jan 8-9, 2016; Jan 27-28, 2017; Jan 12-13, 2018, Jan 4-5, 2019; Jan 24-25, 2020; Jan 15-16, 2021

Parashah Va'era  וָאֵרָא

"and I appeared"
Torah portion:
Exodus 6:2 - 9:35
Numbers 28:9-15 – add maftir if Rosh Chodesh

Haftarah portion:

Ezekiel 28:25 - 29:21
Isaiah 66:1-24 – add if Rosh Chodesh
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Romans 9:14-33

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so

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Torah portion: Passover is what the Bible is all about.

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Mirroring the Brit Chadashah portion for Toldot,

 www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#Parashah_Toldot_

 

a word on The Word on The Word

 

Romans 9:1 "I-am-saying truth in Messiah, I-am not lying, my conscience witnessing-together with-me in (the) Holy Spirit,"

Galatians 4:30 BUT what is-saying the scripture? You-cast-out the maidservant and her son; for by-no-means will the son of-the maidservant inherit with the son of-the free-woman.

with  1 Pe.1:25, Rev.1:17-18, Isa.44:6, Rev.22:13,16,  Jn.1:1,14, Phil 2:5-11, Isa.45:18-23,  Matt. 24:35, Rom.7:1-6, Gal.4:21-31, Romans 9 &10, Hebrews 8,9 &10, Ro.11:26-28, 2 Pe.2:21

 

1Peter 1:25 (ASV 1901) "But the word of the Lord abideth for ever. And this is the word of good tidings which was preached unto you. "

(A Consistent Translation) "But the saying of-Jehovah is-remaining into the age. But this is the saying namely-the good-news-having-been-brought with-reference-to YOU"

 The Gospels - The good news of the Messiah - are the Word/Saying of Yahweh.

 

2 Timothy 3:16 "All scripture (is) God-breathed and profitable toward teaching, toward reproof, toward correction, toward discipline the (discipline) in justice."

If we believe 1Timothy to be inspired scripture, we MUST believe that the above passage reflects this belief also. Thus note that they had “1Timothy” when they read this letter.

Restated: If 1Timothy is inspired words for us in our time, it was inspired written words in Timothy’s time.

Matthew 4:4 But the (one) having-answered said, It-has-been-and-is-still-written, Not upon bread only will MAN live, BUT upon every saying proceeding-out through (the) mouth of-God

John 10:30 "I and the Father are one."

 

The Word is NEVER lost or hidden from man.  The "true version written in Hebrew"  is not buried in the bowels of the Vatican.  The truth always has been readily available to man.  Generally though, we prefer to sleep.

 

The fact of the enduring Word is supported in The "Old" Testament:

Psalm 12:6  "The words of Jehovah are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, Purified seven times.
 vs7 Thou wilt keep them, O Jehovah, Thou wilt preserve them from this generation for ever.
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John 1:1 The Word was in (the) beginning, and the Word was with the God, and the Word was God.

v14 And the Word came-to-be flesh, and he-tabernacled among us, and we-beheld his glory, glory as of-(an) only-begotten from (the) Father full of-favor and truth.

 

This is what Jesus said about His words:

Matthew 24:35  The heaven and the earth will-go-past, but by-no-means might my words go-past.

 

From these passages, we know absolutely that nothing in the Old or New Testaments is lost.  This makes Bible study a little more challenging, because it does not allow us to make things up to fit our doctrine.  We actually have to study to show ourselves approved unto God. Fortunately, we don't have to know everything.  This fact is produced in Paul's letter to the Corinthians:

1 Corinthians 13:12 For just-now we-are-looking through (a) mirror in (an) enigma, but then face to face; just-now I-am-coming-to-know out-of part, but then I-shall-come-to-know-thoroughly-for-myself according-as also I-came-to-be-known-thoroughly.
13 But at-this-instant trust, hope, charity (are) remaining, these three things; but the charity (is) (the) greater of-these.

 

SO, then, we can trust Paul's Word...

 

 Galatians 4:30 BUT what is-saying the scripture? You-cast-out the maidservant and her son; for by-no-means will the son of-the maidservant inherit with the son of-the free-woman.

Paul writes that he writes (says) "in the Holy Spirit". 

with 

Rom.7:1-6,

Gal.4:21-31,

 Romans 9 &10,

 Hebrews 8,9 &10,

 Ro.11:26-28, 2 Pe.2:21

 

Romans 9:1 "I-am-saying truth in Messiah, I-am not lying, my conscience witnessing-together with-me in (the) Holy Spirit,"

v2 That it-is great grief to-me and unceasing pain in my heart;
v3 For I-was-wishing I myself to-be anathema from the Messiah in-behalf-of my brothers, my relatives according-to flesh,
v4 They-who are Israelites
, of-whom the adoption-as-son and the glory and the covenants and the giving-of-law and the service and the promises,
v5 Of-whom the fathers, and out-of whom the Messiah according-to the flesh; the (one) being over all (things) God blessed with-reference-to the ages, amen.
v6 But not such-as that the word of-the God has-and-is-still-fallen-away. For not all the (ones) out-of Israel, these (are) Israel;
v7 Neither because they-are seed of-Abraham, (are) all children, BUT: in Isaac seed will-be-called to-you.
v8 This is, not the children of-the flesh these children of-the God, BUT the children of-the promise (are) being-figured with-reference-to seed.

v9 For the word of-promise (is) this: According-to this season I-shall-come and (a) son will-be to-the Sara.
v10 But not only (she), BUT Rebecca having conjugal-bed out-of one (man), Isaac our father;
v11 For not-yet having-been-born nor having practised anything good or worthless, in-order-that the plan of-the God according-to choice might-be-remaining,
v12 Not out-of works BUT out-of the (one) calling, it-was-said to-her that The greater will-be-slave to-the lesser;
v13 Even-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written: I-cherished the Jacob but I-hated the Esau.

Note, God hated Esau, but was "with" Ishmael, even though He said to cast him out. Just after this prophecy by Sarah (Gen.21:10, Gal.4:30), God says that he is with Ishmael (Gen.21:20).  Note that mercy!

Interesting allegories -
The flesh/The Spirit ~ Sinai/New covenant,
Hagar/Sarah ~ Sinai/New covenant,
Esau/Jacob ~ Sinai/New covenant now,
The Esau I hated, yet YHVH was with Ishmael.

The Gospel was preached - at Isaiah 52:1, but not all heard at Isaiah 53:1.

 

 

Isaiah 52:1 Awake, awake, put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city: for henceforth there shall no more come into thee the uncircumcised and the unclean.
2 Shake thyself from the dust; arise, sit on thy throne, O Jerusalem: loose thyself from
the bonds of thy neck, O captive daughter of Zion.

[these bonds are called a yoke of slavery in Gal.5:1, and refer to the Sinai Covenant]
3 For thus saith Jehovah, Ye were sold for nought; and ye shall be redeemed without money.
4 For
thus saith the Lord Jehovah, My people went down at the first into Egypt to sojourn there: and the Assyrian hath oppressed them without cause.
5 Now therefore, what do
I here, saith Jehovah, seeing that my people is taken away for nought? they that rule over them do howl, saith Jehovah, and my name continually all the day is blasphemed.
6 Therefore
my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he that doth speak; behold, it is I.
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How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace, that bringeth good tidings of good, [the Gospel] that publisheth salvation  [יְשׁוּעָה -Yeshuah], that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

 

Isaiah 52:13 Behold, my servant shall deal wisely, he shall be exalted (John 12:13, 14) and lifted up (John 19:15-18), and shall be very high (Psalm 110:1; Luke 20:42; Luke 22:69; Acts 7:55-56; Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 1:3).
14 Like as many were astonished at thee (his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men),
15 so shall he sprinkle many
nations; kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they understand.

This speaks of the Messiah of Israel, Yeshua, who was beaten beyond recognition and crucified.  His sacrifice redeems Israel.  He ALSO sprinkles many Gentile nations. At his "2nd" presence, Israel will look upon him whom they pierced (John 19:37), and mourn for him (Zech.12:10).  This is the great conversion spoken of @Romans 11:26: "and all Israel shall be saved".

 

The Hidden Chapter

Isaiah 53:1-12 ASV - 1 Who hath believed our message? and to whom hath the arm of Jehovah been revealed? 2 For he grew up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. 3 He was despised, and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and as one from whom men hide their face he was despised; and we esteemed him not. 4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and Jehovah hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. 7 He was oppressed, yet when he was afflicted he opened not his mouth; as a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep that before its shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth. 8 By oppression and judgment he was taken away; and as for his generation, who among them considered that he was cut off out of the land of the living for the transgression of my people to whom the stroke was due?

9 And they made his grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in his death; although he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth. 10 Yet it pleased Jehovah to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of Jehovah shall prosper in his hand. 11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by the knowledge of himself shall my righteous servant justify many; and he shall bear their iniquities. 12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he poured out his soul unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors: yet he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

 

Perhaps the severity of God's love changes with the Cross/advent/our death to the law (Ro.7:1-6) in Messiah Jesus from "YHVH was with Ishmael" (the cast out son of the cast out maidservant) to "the Esau I hated" in that Esau represents the works of the flesh after the freedom from the Sinai covenant -Ro.7:1-4).  Perhaps Esau HERE relates to Christians that "go back under the law"?  The outcome of such is worse than if they had known nothing (Heb.10:29-30).
 

- as Sarah represents the New Covenant and Hagar represents the Sinai Covenant, so too perhaps here Esau represents the works of the law (vs12) and Jacob represents the mercy calling of God...and so also the "righteousness of the law" equates to Esau and Sinai and the "righteousness of God" equates to spiritual Sarah, the New Covenant, as follows...

Now, NOT TO WORRY: the song of Moses, the bondservant, AND the song of the Lamb WILL be sung...Rev.15:3-4 (YHVH is with Ishmael too [who now represents the cast out Sinai covenant’s son – Blinded Israel]...and so all Israel shall be saved Ro.11:26-28, 2 Pe.2:21).

 

Cont. Romans 9:14 What therefore shall-we-say? Unrighteousness beside the God? May-it not come-to-pass.
v15 For to-the Moses he-is saying: I-shall-have-mercy-on whomever I-might-be-having-mercy, and I-shall-pity whomever I-might-be-pitying.
v16 So therefore
(it-is) not of-the (one) willing nor of-the (one) running, BUT of-the God having-mercy.
v17 For the scripture is-saying to-the Pharaoh that With-reference-to this same thing I-raised you out, in-which-case I-might-demonstrate in you my power, and in-which-case my name might-be-announced in all the earth.
v18
So therefore he-is-having-mercy-on whom he-is-willing, but whom he-is-willing he-is-hardening.
v19 You-will-say to-me therefore: Why is-he still finding-fault? For who has-withstood-and-still-withstands his intention?

 

Cont. Romans 9:20 O MAN, yea therefore who are-you, yourself the (one) replying-against the God? Will the thing-moulded say to-the (one) having-moulded: Why (have) you-made me thus? No! <μή -requires negative answer>
v21 Or is the potter not having authority of-the mud out-of the same lump to-make on-the-one-hand which vessel with-reference-to honor, on-the-other-hand which with-reference-to dishonor?
(vessel with-reference-to honor - 2 Timothy 2:21)
v22 But if the God willing to-demonstrate the wrath and to-make-known the possible (intention?) of-him brought in much patience vessels of-wrath having-been-and-still-rendered-thoroughly-fit with-reference-to destruction,
v23 And in-order-that he-might-make-known
the riches of his glory on vessels of-mercy, which he-prepared-before with-reference-to glory,
v24
Whom (has) he-called, even us, not only out-of Jews BUT also out-of nations?
v25 As even in the Hosea he-is-saying: I-shall-call the people not mine, my people, and the (woman?) not having-been-cherished-and-still-(not)-cherished, having-been-cherished-and-still-cherished; (Hosea 2:23)

 

The conjunction “and” may be seen as defining separate things here:

 

1: Hosea 2:23 defines the “Loruhamah” as “her that had not obtained mercy.  This is Israel. At Hosea 2:7 God says he will have mercy on Judah. God will have mercy on Israel (Rom. 11:26).

 

2: @Hosea 2:23 the “Loammi” (not people me) refers again to Israel @Hosea 1:9  AND @Rom.9:25, the reference to Hos. 2:23 is applied to Gentiles.

Hosea 2:23 is a dual prophecy.

That’s about the best I can do with that at this time.


v26 And it-will-be in the place, the-place-where, it-was-said to-them: YOU (-are) not my people, there they-will-be-called sons of (the) living God.
(Hosea 1:10)
v27 But Isaiah is-crying in-behalf-of the Israeli; If the number of-the sons of-Israel might-be as the sand of-the sea, the thing-left-under will-be-saved; (Isaiah 10:22)
v28 For finishing-completely and cutting-short (an) account in justice; because Jehovah will-make (an) account having-been-and-still-cut-short on the land.
v29 And according-as Isaiah said-before and still-is-saying: Unless Jehovah of-hosts abandoned (a) seed to-us, we (maybe) became as Sodom and we (maybe) were-likened as Gomorrah.
(Isaiah 1:9)

v30 What therefore shall-we-say? That nations the (ones) not pursuing justice, it (they)-apprehended justice, but justice the (one) out-of trust?
v31 But
Israel pursuing (a) law of-justice came not first with-reference-to (the) law.
v32 Because-of what? Because not
out-of trust BUT as out-of works of-law they-stumbled on-the stone of-the stumbling,
v33 According-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written: Behold I-am-placing
in Sion (a) stone of-stumbling and (a) rock of-entrapment, and the (one) trusting on him will not be-disgraced.

 

 

 

A digression on this stumbling:

Galatians 4:21 YOU-be-saying to-me, the (ones) willing to-be under law, are-YOU not hearing the law?
v22 For it-has-been-and-still-is-written that Abraham had two sons,
one out-of the maidservant and one out-of the free-woman.
v23 BUT-on-
the-one-hand the (one) out-of the maidservant has-been-and-is-begotten according-to flesh, on-the-other-hand the (one) out-of the free-woman through the promise.
v24 Which-things are being-allegorized; for these (women) are two covenants, on-the-one-hand
one from mount Sinai, bearing with-reference-to slavery, one-who is Hagar.
v25 But the
Hagar is mount Sinai in the Arabia; but it-is-being-in-line-together to-the now Jerusalem, for she-is-being-a-slave with her children.
v26 But
the above Jerusalem is free, one-who is our mother;
v27 For it-has-been-and-is-still-written: You-be-made-merry, barren, the (one) not bringing-forth, you-rend-asunder and you-shout, the (one) not suffering-birth-pains, because many (are) the children of-the desolate more than of-the (one) having the husband.
v28 But
YOU, brothers, are-yourselves children of-promise according-to Isaac.
v29 BUT as-altogether then
the (one) having-been-begotten according-to flesh was-persecuting the (one) according-to Spirit, thus also now.
v30 BUT what is-saying the scripture? You-cast-out
the maidservant and her son; for by-no-means will the son of-the maidservant inherit with the son of-the free-woman.
v31 On-this-account,
brothers, we-are not children of-a-maidservant BUT of-the free-woman.

Galatians 5:1 To-the freedom Messiah made us free; YOU-be-standing-firm therefore and YOU-be not being again held-in (a) yoke of-slavery.

 

 

Note vs 30: The scripture says to cast out the Sinai Covenant (the maidservant and her son).

Romans 7:1 Or are-YOU-being-ignorant, brothers, for I-am-speaking to-(ones)-coming-to-know law, that the law is-exercising-lordship of-the MAN on as-long time as he-is-living?

v2 For the woman under-a-husband has-been-and-is-still-bound by-law to-the living husband; but if the husband might-die-off, she-has-been-and-is still-rendered-inactive from the law of-the husband.

v3 So therefore, while the husband (is) living, she-will-be-termed (an) adulteress if she-might-become to-(a)-different man; but if the husband might-die-off, she-is free from the law, she (will) not be (an) adulteress having-become to-(a)-different man.

v4 So-that, my brothers, YOU yourselves also were-put-to-death to-the law through the body of-the Messiah, with-reference-to YOU to-become to-(a)-different (one), to-the (one) having-been-raised out-of dead (ones), in-order-that we-might-bring-forth-fruit to-the God.

v5 For when we-were in the flesh, the sufferings of-the sins the (sufferings) through the law were-operating in our members with-reference-to the (object) to-bring-forth-fruit to-the death;

v6 But at-this-instant we-were-rendered-inactive from the law, having-died-off in which we-were-being-held-fast, so-that we (are) to-be-being-a-slave in newness of-spirit and not in-oldness of-letter.

This is a narrow path: IF you trust in Jesus AND claim a need to follow the Sinai Covenant, you in fact commit spiritual adultery by "remarrying Hagar"...

related; Paul's Allegory of Flesh and Spirit - Hagar and Sarah, and The Most Important Mitzvah, by John Parsons

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Articles/Hagar_and_Sarah/hagar_and_sarah.html

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Pinchas/The_Mitzvah/the_mitzvah.html


End Digression

 

- The Righteousness of the God is the Righteousness of trust:  the righteousness out of the law is vanity:

Romans 10:1 Brothers, on-the-one-hand the well-thinking of my heart and the petition to the God in-behalf-of the Israeli is with-reference-to salvation.
v2 For I-am-bearing-witness to-
them that they-are-having (a) zeal of-God, BUT not according-to thorough-knowledge;
v3 For being-ignorant-of
the righteousness of-the God, and seeking to-make-stand their-own righteousness [vanity], they-were not subjected to-the righteousness of-the God.
v4
For Messiah (is) finish of-law with-reference-to righteousness to-every (one) trusting.
v5 For Moses is-writing
the righteousness the (one) out-of the law, that the MAN having-done them will-himself-live in them.
v6 But
the righteousness out-of trust is-saying thus: Might-you not say in your heart: Who will-ascend into the heaven? This is to-lead-down Messiah;
v7 Or: Who will-descend into the abyss? This is to-lead-up Messiah out-of dead (ones).
v8 BUT what is-
it-saying? The saying is near you, in your mouth and in your heart; the saying of-the trust which we-are-preaching is this;


v9
That if you-might-confess with your mouth Jehovah Jesus, and you-might-trust in your heart that the God raised him out-of dead (ones), you-will-be-saved;


v10
For with-heart he-is-being-trusted with-reference-to righteousness, but with-mouth he-is-being-confessed with-reference-to salvation.
v11 For the scripture is-saying:
Every one trusting on him will not be-disgraced.

 

v12 For (there) is not strict-order both of-Jew and of Greek. For the same Jehovah of-all, being-rich with-reference-to all the (ones) calling-on him;

 

v13 For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved.
 

 

This is the opinion we are to have concerning Yeshua (English: Jesus):

Philippians 2:5 "YOU-be-having this opinion in YOU which also (is) in Messiah Jesus,

v6 Who existing in form of-God considered not the being equal with-God (a thing for) seizure,

v7 BUT he-emptied himself having-taken form of (a) slave, having-become in similitude of-MEN;

v8 And having-been-found in-figure as MAN he-humbled himself having-become obedient as-far-as death, but death of-(a)-cross.

v9 and on-this-account the God exceedingly-exalted him and bestowed-a-favor to-him the name, namely-the-one above every name,"

v10 "In-order-that in the name (Hebrew: HaShem) of-Jesus every knee might-bend of-(those)-in-(the)-heavenly and of-(those)-earthly and of-(those)-subterranean,

v11 And every tongue might-acknowledge that Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah with-reference-to glory of-God (the) Father,"

 

Romans 10:13 For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved.

 

 

Isaiah 45:18  "For thus saith Jehovah that created the heavens, the God that formed the earth and made it, that established it and created it not a waste, that formed it to be inhabited: I am Jehovah; and there is none else. 19 I have not spoken in secret, in a place of the land of darkness; I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I, Jehovah, speak righteousness, I declare things that are right. 20 Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that carry the wood of their graven image, and pray unto a god that cannot save. 21 Declare ye, and bring it forth; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath showed this from ancient time? who hath declared it of old? have not I, Jehovah? and there is no God else besides me, a just God and a Saviour; there is none besides me. 22 Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is none else. 23 By myself have I sworn, the word is gone forth from my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, that unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear."

 

Romans 10:13 For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved. 

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Who hath and who shall ascend and or descend?

It is a rather heady concept. (Ephesians 5:23)

In short: Jehovah Jesus Messiah IS.

Proof texts:

Exodus 34:6 "And Jehovah (the Son) descended in the cloud, and stood with him (Moses) there, and proclaimed the name of Jehovah (the Father).  And Jehovah (The Father) passed by (see Ex.33:17-23) before him (Moses), and proclaimed, Jehovah (the Son, with the Father as creator) | Jehovah (the Son, the Savior). (Translation & Commentary by Ralph Mount)

 

Proverbs 30:4  "Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended?"

John 3:13 "And not-one has-ascended-and-is-still-ascended into the heaven unless the (one) having-descended out-of the heaven, the son of-the MAN the (one) being in the heaven."

 

Psalm 24:3 "Who shall ascend into the hill of Jehovah? And who shall stand in his holy place?

4 "He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; Who hath not lifted up his soul unto falsehood, And hath not sworn deceitfully."

5 "He shall receive a blessing from Jehovah, And righteousness from the God of his salvation” [salvation - יִשְׁעֹֽו  from H3468  יֵשַׁע  yesha]. 

 

"Siloam" means "the one sent/dispatched" (Jn.9:7)  Jesus is showing that he is the one sent:

John 6:38  Because I-have-descended-and-am-still-descended out-of the heaven, not in-order-that I-might-be-doing the will (namely)-mine, BUT the will of-the (one) having-sent me.
v39 But
this is the will of-the Father having-sent me, in-order-that all which he-has-given-and-is-still-giving to-me, I-might not destroy out-of it (national Israel), BUT I-shall-stand it again in the last day.
v40 But this is
the will of-the (one) having-sent me, in-order-that every (one) the (one) (Jew & Gentile, one new man in Messiah) observing the Son and trusting with-reference-to him, might-be-having life eternal, and I myself-shall-stand him again in-the last day.
 

John 7:37 But in the last day namely-the great (one) of-the feast (vs2 -Succot/Tabernacles) the Jesus had-stood, and he-cried saying, If someone might-be-thirsting, let-him-be-coming to me and let-him-be-drinking.
v38
The (one) trusting with-reference-to me, according-as the scripture said, rivers of-living water will-flow out-of his belly.

[note, the scripture referenced here speaks of Jesus; it is out of Jesus that rivers of living waters flow…to and hopefully through believers in Jesus.]

v39 But this he-said concerning the Spirit which the (ones) trusting with-reference-to him were-being-about to-be-taking; for (the) Holy Spirit not-yet, because the Jesus was not-as-yet glorified.
 

John 4:14 But who might-drink out-of the water which I myself-shall-give to-him he-might by-no-means thirst with-reference-to the age, BUT the water which I-shall-give to-him will-become in him (a) spring of-water springing-up with-reference-to life eternal.

 

John 3:13 And not-one has-ascended-and-is-still-ascended into the heaven unless the (one) having-descended out-of the heaven, the son of-the MAN the (one) being in the heaven.
v14 And according-
as Moses raised-to-a-height the serpent in the wilderness, thus it-is-essential the son of-the MAN to-be-raised-to-a-height,
v15
In-order-that every-(one) the (one) trusting with-reference-to him might not perish, BUT he-might-be-having life eternal.
v16
For thus the God cherished the world so-that he-gave his son, namely-the only-begotten, in-order-that every-(one) the (one) trusting with-reference-to him might not perish, BUT he-might-be-having life eternal.
 

Revelation 21:5 "And the (one) sitting on the throne said: Behold I-am-making all-things new-quality. And he-is-saying: You-write, because these words are trustworthy and authentic."
 v6 "And he-said to-me: They-have-come-to-pass-and-are-still-coming-to-pass. I (am) the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the finish. I myself-will-give to-the (one) thirsting out-of the spring of-the water of-the life gratuitously."

 

Isaiah 12:2-3 "Behold, God (El) is my Yeshuah, I will trust and not be afraid for my strength and my song is Yah YHVH and He is to me My Yeshuah You will draw water with joy from the wells of Yeshuah."

 

1 Corinthians 10:4 "And they all drank the same spiritual drink; for they-were-drinking out-of (a) spiritual rock following, but the rock was the Messiah." (See Exodus 17:6)

 

Revelation 1:17 "And when I-saw him, I-fell to his feet as dead; and he placed his right hand on me saying: You-be not fearing:  I myself am (εγω ειμι) the first and the last"

v18 "And the (one) living, and I-became dead and behold I-am living into the ages of-the ages, and I-am-having the keys of-the death and of-the hades."

 Isaiah 44:6 "Thus saith Jehovah, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, Jehovah of hosts: I am the first, and I am the last; and besides me there is no God." 

John 10:30 "I and the Father are one".

 

John 1:1 "The Word was in (the) beginning (”I am the first”), and the Word was with the God, and the Word was God.

v2 "This (one) was in (the) beginning with the God."

v3 "All-(things) came-to-be through him, and separate-from him but-not one-(thing) came-to-be which has-come-to-be-and-still-is.

v4 in him was life, and the life was the light of-the MEN."

 

John 1:14 "And the Word came-to-be flesh, and he-tabernacled among us (“I am the last”), and we-beheld his glory, glory as of-(an) only-begotten from (the) Father full of-favor and truth."

 

Colossians 1:13 Who himself-delivered us out-of the authority of-the darkness and he shifted (us) into the kingdom of-the son of his charity,
v14
In whom we-are-having the redemption-back namely-the forgiveness of-the sins;
v15
Who is (an) image of-the God namely-the invisible, first-born of-all creation,
v16 Because
in him [the] all things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the (things) visible and the (things) invisible, whether thrones or lordships or rulers or authorities; [the] all-things have-been-and-still-are-created through him and with-reference-to him;
v17 And
he himself is before all (things) and in him [the] all-things have-stood-and-still-stand-together,
v18 And
he himself is the head of-the body, of-the assembly; who is (a) beginning, first-born out-of the dead (ones), in-order-that in all-things he himself might-become holding-first-place,
v19
Because (God)-thought-well all the fulness to-reside in him
 

Revelation 22:13 "I myself-am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the finish."

v16  "I Jesus myself-sent my angel to-witness these-things to-YOU over the assemblies. I myself-am the root and the kindred of-David, the star namely-the brilliant namely-the-one-belonging-to-the morning."

 

 And again:

Romans 10:6 "But the righteousness out-of trust is-saying thus: Might-you not say in your heart: Who will-ascend into the heaven? This is to-lead-down Messiah;
 v7 Or: Who will-descend into the abyss? This is to-lead-up Messiah out-of dead (ones)."


v8 BUT what is-
it-saying? The saying is near you, in your mouth and in your heart; the saying of-the trust which we-are-preaching is this; (Deut.30:14)
 v9 That
if you-might-confess with your mouth Jehovah Jesus, and you-might-trust in your heart that the God raised him out-of dead (ones), you-will-be-saved;
 v10 For
with-heart he-is-being-trusted with-reference-to righteousness, but with-mouth he-is-being-confessed with-reference-to salvation.
 v11 For the scripture is-saying:
Every one trusting on him will not be-disgraced. (Isa.28:16)
 v12
For (there) is not strict-order both of-Jew and of Greek. For the same Jehovah of-all, being-rich with-reference-to all the (ones) calling-on him;
 v13
For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved. (Joel 2:32)

 

Philippians 2:5 "YOU-be-having this opinion in YOU which also (is) in Messiah Jesus,

v6 Who existing in form of-God considered not the being equal with-God (a thing for) seizure,

v7 BUT he-emptied himself having-taken form of (a) slave, having-become in similitude of-MEN;

v8 And having-been-found in-figure as MAN he-humbled himself having-become obedient as-far-as death, but death of-(a)-cross.

v9 and on-this-account the God exceedingly-exalted him and bestowed-a-favor to-him the name, namely-the-one above every name,"

v10 "In-order-that in the name (Hebrew: HaShem)  of-Jesus every knee might-bend of-(those)-in-(the)-heavenly and of-(those)-earthly and of-(those)-subterranean,

v11 And every tongue might-acknowledge that Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah with-reference-to glory of-God (the) Father,"

 

DO NOT SEEK GOD IN VAIN:

 Isaiah 45:18  "For thus saith Jehovah that created the heavens, the God that formed the earth and made it, that established it and created it not a waste, that formed it to be inhabited: I am Jehovah; and there is none else. 19 I have not spoken in secret, in a place of the land of darkness; I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I, Jehovah, speak righteousness, I declare things that are right. 20 Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that carry the wood of their graven image, and pray unto a god that cannot save. 21 Declare ye, and bring it forth; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath showed this from ancient time? who hath declared it of old? have not I, Jehovah? and there is no God else besides me, a just God and a Saviour; there is none besides me. 22 Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is none else. 23 By myself have I sworn, the word is gone forth from my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, that unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear."

 

1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary (νας - naos) of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling ( οκε - oikei) in YOU?"

 

Revelation 7:13And one out-of the elders answered saying to-me:  These, the (ones) having-been-and-still-cast-around (with) the stolees namely-the white (ones), who are-they and from-whence came-they?

v14 And I-have-said-and-still-say to him: My lord, you yourself know-absolutely. And he said to-me: These are the (ones) coming out-of the tribulation, namely-the great (one), and they-washed their stolees and they-whitened them in the blood of-the lamb,

v15 Because-of this they-are in-sight of-the throne of-the God, and they-are-serving him of-day and of-night in his sanctuary, and the (one) sitting on the throne will-tabernacle on them."

 

"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High

Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of Jehovah, He is my refuge and my fortress:

My God, in whom I trust."  - Psalm. 91:1-2

 

 John 6:29 " The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched."

YOU in Christ:

Ephesians 2:13 "But at-this-instant in Messiah Jesus YOU, the (ones) at-one-time being far (away), YOU-became near in the blood of-the Messiah.

v14 For he himself is our peace, the (one) having-made the both (places) [Holy place & Holy of Holies] one even having-broken-down the midst-wall of-the fencing-in, the enmity, in his flesh [Hebrews 10:19-20 that veil was his flesh]

v15 Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments in decrees, in-order-that he-might-create the two [Jew and Gentile] in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,"

 

2 Corinthians 5:17 "So that if anyone (is) in Messiah, (he-is) (a) new-quality creation; the ancient-things went-past, behold the all-things have-become-and-still-are new-quality."

 

CHRIST in you:

Colossians 1:26 "The mystery namely-the (one) having-been-and-still-hidden-back from the ages and from the generations--but now was-manifested to his holy-ones,

v27 To-whom the God willed to-make-known what the riches of-the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Messiah in YOU, the hope of-the glory;"

 

You in Christ, CHRIST in you:

John 15:3 "Already  YOU  yourselves-are  clean  (ones) because-of the word which I-have-spoken-and-am-still-speaking to-YOU.

v4 YOU-remain in me, and-I in YOU. According-as the vine-branch is not being-able to-be-bringing fruit from itself unless it-might-remain in the vine, thus neither YOU unless YOU-might-remain in me.

v5 I myself-am the vine, YOU the branches. The (one) remaining in me, and-I in him, this (one) is-bringing much fruit; because separate-from me YOU-are not being-able to-be-doing anything."

Jesus in you. You in Jesus.

Jesus saves. Ἰησοῦν/Yaysoon(Matt.1:21) Ἰησοῦς/Yaysoos (Matt 1:16)  Ἰησοῦ/Yaysoo (Matt.1:18)

Jesus/ Ἰησοῦ/Yaysoo /Yeshua/ יְשׁוּעָ is YHVH/ יהוה

 The Messiah/The Christ.

Yahweh. Jehovah. YHVH. יהוה

He has ascended: Messiah in you, you in Messiah.

It is a rather heady concept. (Ephesians 5:23)

The short form = Jehovah Jesus Messiah IS.

Thank YOU, Jesus.

 

 

The Most Important Mitzvah

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Pinchas/The_Mitzvah/the_mitzvah.html

An excellent article - except for the parts after "So does it all mean..."

Regarding that confusing bit at the end regarding "nomos":

 It is always a slipping point when the Greek's inspiration is questioned.

  God gave the New Testament in Greek.

 It is inspired.

"I am not lying." Ro. 9:1

- Believe it or not...

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Again, consider that the reason the N.T. was written in Greek was that the Greek was such an exacting language that it could not as easily be manipulated by man into variant interpretations (i.e. Talmud, etc.).

 

Very few trust the Greek New Testament is the inspired Word of God.  A Consistent Translation, by R.H. Mount provides ample proof that it is inspired.

 

 Luke 18:8b "Further, the son of-the MAN having-come will-he really find the trust upon the earth?" 

πλὴν ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐλθὼν ἆρα εὑρήσει τὴν πίστιν ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς

Thayer’s Lexican  - ἆρα - 1.numigitur, i. e. marking an inferential question to which a negative answer is expected.

 

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 A Very Merry Mixing of the Devil's Cup and YHVH's Cup

 

Are we really supposed to think like little children?

Keeping the Pope (Babylon) afloat

 

This is an interesting area of study...."should we study, or just let it all hang out?"  Certainly, people - believers - often like to cop out and say we shouldn't think too much about the Word of God, just go with the flow and if it feels good, do it.  That is, there is a lot of emotionalism in the assemblies, but not a lot of spirituality.

 

This idea usually starts - and ends - with Matthew 18:3 And he-said, Amen I-am-saying to-YOU, unless YOU-might-be-turned and YOU-might-become as the children-(pre-teen), by-no-means might-YOU-go-in into the kingdom of-the heavens.

 

and with some context:

Matthew 18:
v1 In that hour the disciples came-near to-the Jesus, saying, So who is greater in the Kingdom of-the heavens?
v2 And the Jesus having-called-to-himself (a) child-(pre-teen), he-stood it in their midst.
v3 And he-said, Amen I-am-saying to-YOU, unless YOU-might-be-turned and YOU-might-become as the children-(pre-teen), by-no-means might-YOU-go-in into the kingdom of-the heavens.
v4 Therefore one-who might-humble himself as this child-(pre-teen), this-(one) is the greater in the kingdom of-the heavens.
v5 And who if he-might-receive one child-(pre-teen) such-as-this on my name, he-is-receiving me.
v6 But who might-entrap one of-these little-(ones), namely-the-(ones) trusting with-reference-to me, it-is-advantageous for-him in-order-that (a) millstone of-an-ass might-be-hung on his neck, and he-might-be-sunk in the open-sea of-the sea.
Matthew 5:17-19 has provided extra context as to who "the Least" in the kingdom of heavens are, and here we have "the greater". This IS, after all, what the disciples were asking about...

 

Of course, you can't become younger. But you can humble yourself before YHVH.  Physically, these were Jewish children.  Is this humility ingrained or trained?

 

1 Corinthians 1:26 For YOU-be-looking-at YOUR calling, brothers, that not many (are) wise according-to flesh, not many powerful, not many well-born;"

 

1 Corinthians 1:17 For Messiah dispatched me not to-be-baptizing BUT to-be-bringing-good-news, not in wisdom of-word, in-order-that the cross of-the Messiah might not be-emptied.

v18 For the word, namely-the (one) of-the cross on-the-one-hand is to-the (ones) perishing stupidity, on-the-other-hand to-us, to-the (ones) being-saved it-is (the) power of-God.

v19 For it-has-been-and-is-still-written:  I-shall-destroy the wisdom of-the wise (ones) and I-shall-disregard the intelligence of-the intelligent (ones).

v20 Where (is) (a) wise-man? Where (is) (a) scribe? Where (is) (a) debater of this age?  Did NOT the God make-stupid the wisdom of-the world?

v21 For since-indeed in the wisdom of-the God the world through the wisdom came not to-know the God, the God thought-well through the stupidity of-the preaching to-save the (ones) trusting.

v22 Since-indeed also Jews (are) requesting signs and Greeks (are) seeking wisdom,

v23 But we ourselves-are-preaching Messiah having-been-and-still-crucified, to Jews on-the-one-hand (an) entrapment, on-the-other-hand to nations (a) stupidity,

v24 But to-them the (ones) called, both to-Jews and to-Greeks, Messiah (the) power of-God and (the) wisdom of-God.

God's wisdom is stupidity to the nations (MANKIND) and a snare to Jews.

 

v25 "Because the stupid-thing of-the God is wiser (than) of-the MEN, and the weak-thing of-the God stronger (than) of-the MEN.

v26 For YOU-be-looking-at YOUR calling, brothers, that not many (are) wise according-to flesh, not many powerful, not many well-born;"

The wisdom of the flesh is not the wisdom of God.

 

v27 BUT the God chose-for-himself the stupid-things of-the world in-order-that he-might-be-disgracing the wise (ones), and the God chose-for-himself the weak-things of-the world in-order-that he-might-be-disgracing the strong-things,

v28 And the God chose-for-himself the (things) unborn of-the world and the-things having-been-treated with contempt, the-things not being, in-order-that he-might-render-inactive the-things being,

v29 in-which-case all flesh might not boast in-sight of-the God.

v30 But out-of him YOU yourselves-are in Messiah Jesus, who became wisdom to-us from God, both righteousness and holiness and redemption.

v31 In-order-that according-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written:  The (one) boasting let-him-be-boasting in Jehovah.

So believers DO have wisdom - God's wisdom.

 

1 Corinthians 2

v1 And-I having-come to YOU, brothers, came not according-to superiority of-word or of-wisdom proclaiming to-YOU the testimony of-the God.

v2 For I-judged not to-be-knowing-absolutely anything among YOU unless Jesus Messiah and this-one having-been-and-still-crucified.

v3 And-I myself-became with YOU in weakness and in fear and in much trembling,

v4 And my word and my preaching (was) not in persuasive words of-wisdom, BUT in (a) pointing-out of-spirit and of-power,

v5 In-order-that YOUR trust might not be in wisdom of-MEN BUT in power of-God.

v6 But we-are-speaking wisdom among the perfect-ones, but wisdom not of-this age neither of-the rulers of-this age of-the (ones) being-rendered inactive;

v7 BUT we-are-speaking God's wisdom in (a) mystery, namely-the (wisdom) having-been-and-still-hidden-back, which the God appointed-before, before the ages, with-reference-to our glory;

v8 Which not-one of-the rulers of-this age has-come-to-know-or-yet-knows; for if they-had-come-to-know, they-would not have-crucified the Lord of-the glory;

v9 BUT according-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written: Things-which eye saw not and ear heard not and upon (the) heart of-MAN ascended not, things-which the God prepared for the (ones) cherishing him,

v10 But to-us the God uncovered through his spirit; for the Spirit is-searching all-things, even the depths of-the God.

v11 For who of-MEN is-knowing-absolutely (οιδεν) the-things of-the MAN unless the spirit of-the MAN namely-the (one) in him?  Thus also no-one has-come-to-know-and-still-knows (ἔγνωκεν) the-things of-the God if not the Spirit of-the God.

Again, two kinds of wisdom; one attained by the spirit of MAN, the superior attained by the Spirit of the God.

 

v12 But we ourselves-took not the spirit of-the world BUT the Spirit namely-the (one) out-of the God, in-order-that we-might-be-knowing-absolutely (ειδωμεν) the-things having-been-bestowed-a-favor to-us by the God;

So then, absolute knowledge is good.

 

v13 Which-things also we-are-speaking not in words taught of-human wisdom, BUT in (ones) taught of (the) Spirit, judging-together spiritual-things with-spiritual-things.

v14 But (a) MAN of-the-soul is not receiving the-things of-the Spirit of-the God; for to-him they-are stupidity, and he-is not being-able to-come-to-know (them), because they-are-being-examined spiritually.

v15 But the (one) spiritual on-the-one-hand is-examining all-things, on-the-other-hand he himself is-being-examined by no-one.

"examining all-things"  - This is not a childish behavior.

 

v16 For who came-to-know (the) mind of-Jehovah, who will-bring him to-agreement?  But we ourselves-are-having (the) mind of-Messiah.

 Jesus is not a little baby. 

 

1 Corinthians 3:1 "And-I, brothers, was not able to-speak to-YOU as to-spiritual (ones) BUT as to-fleshy (ones), as to-infants in Messiah."

v2 "I-gave YOU milk to-drink, not food; for YOU-were not-yet being-able, BUT neither yet now are-YOU-being-able,"

 

Isaiah 28:9 Whom will he teach knowledge? and whom will he make to understand the message? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts?

 

There are infants in the assembly.  They are as fleshy (worldly) ones!  Is that ever a paradox?

This speaks of things of MANkind, his spirit, his wisdom vs. things of God, His Spirit, His Wisdom.  Additionally, in God's Realm, there are infants and fleshy ones.  That is, in Messiah there are both fleshy and/or babes AND there are spiritually mature ones. Note Paul (inspired by Holy Spirit)  could NOT speak to the "fleshy" and "infants" as spiritual ones.

 

1Corinthians 4:10 "We (are) stupid (ones) because-of Messiah, but YOU (are) prudent (ones) in Messiah; we (are) weak (ones), but YOU (are) strong (ones): YOU (are) glorious (ones), but we (are) dishonored (ones)."

 

1 Corinthians 8:7 "BUT the knowledge (is) not in all; but some in-the consciousness of-the idol till just-now they-are-eating as (an) idolatrous-sacrifice, and their conscious being weak is-being-soiled.

v8 But food will not stand us alongside with-the God; for neither if we-might-eat are-we-having-an-advantage; nor if we-might not eat are-we-lacking-for-ourselves.

v9 But YOU-be-looking lest-perchance this authority of-YOU might-become stumbling to-the weak (ones).

v10 For if someone might-see you, the (one) having knowledge, lying-down in an-idol's-temple, will NOT the conscience of-him, of-(one)-being weak, be-built-up to-be-eating with-reference-to the idolatrous-sacrifices?

v11 For the (one) being-weak is-perishing in thy knowledge, the brother because-of whom Messiah died-off."

This speaks of being weak for those brothers and sisters that are weak in Messiah, NOT about mimicking idolatrous practices (such as Christmas) for any reason as Ch.5 shows.

 

1 Corinthians 5

v1 "Totally prostitution is-being-heard (to-be) among YOU, and prostitution such-as-this, one-which (is) neither among the Gentiles, so-that someone (is) to-be-having (a) woman of-the father.

This appears to be speaking of physical prostitution, which corrupts spiritually.   (Also though, consider this alongside Paul's writing to the Romans at Rom. ch7, which speaks of spiritual adultery)

 

v2 And YOU yourselves-are (ones) having-been-and-still-inflated, and (had) YOU NOT rather mourned, in-order-that the (one) having-done this work might-be-lifted-up out-of YOUR midst?

v3 For I on-the-one-hand being-absent in-the body on-the-other-hand being-alongside in-the spirit, myself-have already judged-and-still-judge, as (if) being-alongside, the (one) having thus worked-out this thing,

v4 in the name of-our Lord Jesus Messiah, YOUR having-been-gathered-together and my spirit with the power of-our Lord Jesus Messiah,

v5 To-give-over the (one) such-as-this to-the Satan with-reference-to ruination of-the flesh, in-order-that the spirit might-be-saved in the day of-the Lord.

v6 YOUR boast (is) not fine. Are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that (a) little leaven is-leavening the total lump?"

 

 

 

The Corinthians were doing ok, and even if they were infants in Messiah, even they were prudent - and yet, they were not kicking the sinners out of the assembly, and they were participating in these practices.  Having association with sinners in the assembly is not what God meant by "all things work out for God's good".

 

1 Corinthians 6:9 "Or are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that unjust (ones) will not inherit (the) kingdom of-God? YOU-be not being-led-astray; neither male-prostitutes nor idolaters nor adulterers nor catamites nor homosexual-males

v10 Nor thieves nor covetous (ones), not drunkards, not revilers, not seizers will-inherit (the) Kingdom of-God.

v11 And these-things some (of YOU) were; BUT YOU-bathed-yourselves-off, BUT YOU-were-made-holy, BUT YOU-were-justified in the name of-the Lord Jesus and in the Spirit of-our God.

v12 All-things (are)-legitimate to-me, BUT all-things are not advantageous.  All-things (are)-legitimate, BUT I myself shall not be-had-under-authority by anything.

v13 The foods for-the belly, and the belly for-the foods, but the God even this and these will-render-inactive.  But the body (is) not for-the prostitution BUT for-the Lord, and the Lord for-the body;

Vs.13 may speak primarily of spiritual prostitution…and also that physical prostitution may result in spiritual prostitution:

 

v14 But the God also raised the Lord and he-will-raise-out us through his power.

v15 Are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that YOUR bodies are members of-Messiah? Therefore having-lifted-up the members of-the Messiah shall-I-make members of-a-prostitute?  May-it not come-to-pass.

v16 Or are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that the (one) uniting-himself (κολλώμενος) to-the prostitute (τῇ - πόρνῃ - pornae) is one body?  For they-will-be, he-is-stating, the two with-reference-to one flesh."

            See Eph.5, Romans 7:1-4

v17 But the (one) uniting-himself to-the Lord is one spirit.

v18 YOU-be-fleeing the prostitution (τὴν πορνείανtān porneian) Every sinful-act which if (a) MAN might-do is outside the body; but the (one) committing-prostitution is-sinning with-reference-to (his) own body.

v19 Or are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that YOUR body is (the) sanctuary of-the Holy Spirit in YOU, whom YOU-are-having from God, and YOU-are not of-yourselves?

v20 For YOU-were-bought-in-the-market of-(a)-price; YOU indeed glorify the God in YOUR body.

 

Prophecies are to be rendered inactive.  We are not to remain infants in Messiah.  Trust, hope, charity (agape) remain."  Note here "the Prostitution", "the Prostitute".

 

Revelation 17:1 And one out-of the seven angels namely-the (ones) having the seven pans came, and he-spoke with me saying: come-hither, I-will-point to-you the sentence of-the prostitute (τῆς πόρνης- tās pornēs) namely-the great (one), namely-the (one) sitting on many waters,
v2 With whom the kings of-the earth committed-prostitution, and the (ones) residing (on) the earth were-made-drunk out-of the wine of-her prostitution.
v3 And he-brought me off into (a) desolate (place) in spirit. And I-saw (a) woman sitting on (a) scarlet beast, being-loaded (with) names of-blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns.
v4 And the woman was having-been-and-still-cast-around (with) purple and scarlet, and having-been-and-still-gilded with-gold-objects and with-precious stone and with-pearls, having (a) cup made-with-gold in her hand being-loaded of-abominations and the unclean-things of-her prostitution,
v5 And on her forehead (a) name having-been-and-still-written, mystery, Babylon the great, the mother of-the prostitutes and of-the abominations of-the earth.
v6 And I-saw the woman being-drunk out-of the blood of-the holy-ones and out-of the blood of-the witnesses of-Jesus. And having-seen her I-marveled (with) great marvel.

Note vs 6 the prostitute kills both Jews and Christians.

 

Comparing scriptures - regarding spiritual prostitution:

Romans 7:1 Or are-YOU-being-ignorant, brothers, for I-am-speaking to-(ones)-coming-to-know law, that the law is-exercising-lordship of-the MAN on as-long time as he-is-living?
 v2 For
the woman under-a-husband has-been-and-is-still-bound by-law to-the living husband; but if the husband might-die-off, she-has-been-and-is still-rendered-inactive from the law of-the husband.
 v3 So therefore, while
the husband (is) living, she-will-be-termed (an) adulteress if she-might-become to-(a)-different man; but if the husband might-die-off, she-is free from the law, she (will) not be (an) adulteress having-become to-(a)-different man. (see Eph.2:14-15)
 v4 So-that, my brothers, YOU yourselves also were-put-to-death to-the law through the body of-the Messiah, with-reference-to YOU to-become to-(a)-different (one), to-the (one) having-been-raised out-of dead (ones), in-order-that we-might-bring-forth-fruit to-the God.

v5 For when we-were in the flesh, the sufferings of-the sins the (sufferings) through the law were-operating in our members with-reference-to the (object) to-bring-forth-fruit to-the death;

v6 But at-this-instant we-were-rendered-inactive from the law, having-died-off in which we-were-being-held-fast, so-that we (are) to-be-being-a-slave in newness of-spirit and not in-oldness of-letter.

Note the similarity between spiritual adultery (as Romans above) and spiritual prostitution.

 

Charity Never Fails - i.e. God's charity:

1 Corinthinas 13:8  The charity never is-failing; but whether prophecies, they-will-be-rendered-inactive; or languages, they-will-cease-of-themselves; or knowledge, it-will-be-rendered-inactive.

Understand that The Charity is of God, not you....

v9 For out-of part we-are-coming-to-know and out-of part we-are-prophesying;

v10 But at-the-time-that the perfect-thing might-come, the-thing out-of part will-be-rendered-in-active.

v11 When I-was (an) infant, I-was-speaking as (an) infant, I-was-having-an-opinion as (an) infant, I-was-figuring as (an) infant; when I-had-become-and-still-am (a) man, I-have-rendered-inactive-and-still-render-inactive the-things of-the infant.

We are not to remain as infants in Messiah.

 

v12 For just-now we-are-looking through (a) mirror in (an) enigma, but then face to face; just-now I-am-coming-to-know out-of part, but then I-shall-come-to-know-thoroughly-for-myself according-as also I-came-to-be-known-thoroughly.

v13 But at-this-instant trust, hope, charity (are) remaining, these three things; but the charity (is) (the) greater of-these.

 

1 Corinthians 14:18 I-am-giving-thanks to-the God, speaking in-languages more (than)-all of-YOU;
v19 BUT in (an) assembly I-am-willing to-speak five words through my mind, in-order-that I-might-instruct others also, than ten-thousand words in (a) language.

This also says; Knowing in your heart/mind the simple truth of the Gospel is a greater value than knowing/speaking volumes of commentary.
v20 Brothers, YOU-be not becoming (pre-teen) children in-the mentality, BUT YOU-be-being-an-infant in-the malice, but in-the mentality YOU-be-becoming perfect (ones).

    Trust in the heart as a child BUT in the mind, study to show yourself approved unto God - have sound doctrine.  Note here don’t be “children in the mentality" but do be "infant in the malice".

 

2 Timothy 4:3 For (a) season will-be when they-will not tolerate the healthy teaching, BUT according-to their-own desires they-will-heap-on to-themselves teachers having-themselves the hearing itching,
4 And on-the-one-hand they-will-turn-back the hearing from the truth, on-the-other-hand they-will-be-diverted upon the legends.

 

2 Timothy 3:16 "All scripture (is) God-breathed and profitable toward teaching, toward reproof, toward correction, toward discipline the (discipline) in justice."

 

 A good article regarding what constitutes "scriptures" by Vicky Dillen's Seek God Website.

Myth. Jesus and the apostles quoted exclusively from the Old Testament, and the New Testament writings were just meant to be letters, and were never to be considered Scripture. Therefore our doctrine must first come from the Law of Moses. The New Testament is merely discussing the Old Testament and is not Scripture inspired by God like the OT

http://web.archive.org/web/20170305131600/http://www.seekgod.ca:80/hr/hrfaqs9.htm

 

 

Therefore, keep in mind

Galatians.5:9 "(A) little leaven is-leavening the total lump."

And where ever you are,

Shema, Hear:

This is the only way:

John 14:6 The Jesus is-saying to-him, I myself-am the way and the truth and the life.  No-one is-coming to the Father unless through me.

John 6:29  The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched.

 

Romans 12:3  For I-am-saying, through the favor namely-the (favor) having-been-given to-me, to everyone being among YOU, not to-be-having-opinion-beyond beside what is-essential to-be-having-opinion, BUT to-be-having-opinion with-reference-to be-being-of-sound-mind, as the God parted to-each (a) measure of-trust.

 

 Romans 10:17 So the trust (is) out-of hearing, but the hearing (is) through saying of-Messiah. (or 'of-God'?)


2 Timothy 2:15
You-be-diligent yourself to-stand-along-side approved to-the God, (a) workman unashamed, cutting-straight the word of-the truth.
16 But you-be-standing-around-for-yourself-away-from the profane empty-chatters; for they-will-progress upon much-more of-impiety, (examples given in the rest of this chapter)

 

In Summary

Notice that in 1 Corinthians we have:

 

* Prophecy is rendered inactive at some time. (13:8)

 

* Wisdom of God (1:24) vs. wisdom of flesh (1:26)

 * God's Wisdom is spoken in mystery (2:7)

 

* Spiritual prostitution is forbidden. (6:13,16 ) ~  (10:21,28)

* Physical prostitution is of course also forbidden (and the physical affects the spiritual,  5:1-6  )

 

* Knowledge of the God as revealed by the Spirit of the God vs  knowledge of mankind as revealed by the spirit of mankind (2:11)

 

* There are absolutes of knowledge both of the spirit of man and of the Spirit of the God (absolute knowledge - Οἶδεν, εἰδῶμεν @ 2:11,12) .

 

* The spiritually mature, that is the truly prudent, exist (10:15).

We have the mind of Messiah (2:16) 

 

* We have authority to do much (perhaps Christmas fits here) but a greater responsibility to protect the weak members from thinking evil is ok (perhaps Christmas fits here) (8:9).

* There are infants in the assembly (3:1)  They are as fleshy (worldly?) ones (3:1).  Note Paul (by the Holy Spirit) could NOT speak to the "fleshy" and "infants" as spiritual ones.(3:1) They are also prudent (4:10).   Is that ever a paradox?

 

* This speaks of things of MANkind, man's spirit, man's wisdom vs. things of God, His Spirit, His Wisdom.  In God's Realm (apparently including 3:16), there are infants and fleshy ones.  That is, in Messiah there are both fleshy and/or infants AND there are spiritually mature ones. We are not to remain as infants in Messiah (3:2 &13:11).  The knowledge is not in all (8:7) and so while all things are ok, not all things are advantageous (6:12), and we are not to trip the weak member by doing something that might mislead them (8:7-11).  (Saturnalia comes to mind.)  We are NOT to unite to THE prostitute (6:16 & see Ro.7:1-4).

 

* This is speaking of things regarding believers within the assembly. The Corinthians were doing ok, and even if they were infants in Messiah, even they were prudent enough to trust - and yet, they were not kicking the sinners out of the assembly, and they were participating in these practices (6:14-20).  In this we can see that having association with sin or sinners in the assembly is not what God meant by "all things work out for God's good".

 

 Now regarding how the mature/prudent ones (10:15) interact with those that do not believe – those outside the assembly:

1 Corinthians 10:27 "If someone of-the unbelieving (ones) is-calling YOU and YOU-are-willing to-be-proceeding, YOU-be-eating every thing being-placed-beside YOU, examining not-one-thing because-of the conscience."

-Therefore it may be OK to participate in, say Hanukkah for instance, as the Jews are not believers in Messiah Jesus.    And I think especially so if we make certain emphasis on Jesus as the true Light of the sanctuary, which is in believers, as per 1 Cor.3:16.  That is, if we tweak/offend those that reject this truth, it is ok to participate in their Hanukkah celebration, at their request.  (This may or may not speak to celebrating Christmas - it depends on whether or not the one calling you believes in Jesus (in truth) or not.)

 

We understand these verses as referencing pagan gentile sacrifices:

1 Corinthians 10:20 BUT that what (things) the Gentiles are sacrificing, they-are-sacrificing to-demons and not to-God, but I-am not willing YOU to-be-becoming partners of-the demons.

v21 YOU-are not being-able to-be-drinking (a) cup of-Jehovah and (a) cup of-demons; YOU-are not being-able to-be-sharing of-a-table of-Jehovah and of-a-table of-demons.

HOWEVER! Here's where the rub begins:

1Corinthians 10:18 YOU-be-looking-at the Israeli according-to flesh; are not the (ones) eating the sacrifices partners of-the altar?

 

1Corinthians 10:28 "But if someone might-say to-YOU; This is (an) idolatrous-sacrifice, YOU-be not eating because-of that (one), the (one) having-disclosed (it) and the conscience;"

This isn't saying "if someone thinks" it is an idolatrous sacrifice, but rather "if someone says"....do not eat it.  That removes a lot of liberty that I thought we had.... 

 

To us in the New Covenant with Yahweh Yeshua (Jehovah Jesus), our participation in the Sinai/(Hagar Gal.4:21-31) Covenant –if participated in as the means to our salvation- is spiritual adultery (Ro.7:1-4).   Prudent ones KNOW what both spiritual and physical idolatry, leaven, prostitution is.  We KNOW those things don't mean anything because they are false gods.  If we go to the store and buy meat, we can eat it.  IF someone tells us -whether vocally or by a stamp- it is HALAL,  that is, an idolatrous Islamic sacrifice, then we are not to eat it.

 

SO.  If we want to partake for instance, of Hanukkah, we can, UNLESS we have LEARNED that it is MAN's addition (idolatry) to God's commandment, wherein which knowledge we KNOW BETTER.  The exact same applies to Christmas.  Contemporarily, Hanukkah came from the Rabbis, Christmas came from the Roman Catholic Church, and a mid-week Pentecost from Rabbinical Judaism. We were told it wouldn’t be easy:

 Ecclesiastes 1:18  For in much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

 

And we are only on ch. 10....

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The new pope - Papa Frenchy - has a worldwide approval rating or 88% or so (2019).

With all the so called "Christians" defending Christmas, it is easy to see how the pope will be able to deceive the very elect.

And this is sorrowful.

 

The debt for Christ + ma$$ is collected at Rev.ch18.

The Great Harlot, the Roman Catholic Church, connects to all her "protestant-in-name-only" harlot daughters through the MONEY of Christmas.  Because of MONEY, every harlot daughter comes back to Rome for a "season" and worships at the altar of the desires of the World.

 

Revelation 18
v1 After these-things I-saw another angel descending out-of the heaven, having great authority, and the earth was enlightened out-of his glory.
v2 And he-cried with (a) strong voice saying: Babylon the great fell, it-fell, and it-became (a) residence of-little-demons and (a) guard-house of-every unclean spirit and (a) guard-house of-every unclean and having-been-and-still-hated bird-of-prey,
v3 Because all the Gentiles have-drunk-and-still-drink out-of the wine of-the anger of-her prostitution, and the kings of-the earth committed-prostitution with her, and the merchants of-the earth became-rich out-of the power of-her haughtiness.

(Some say this can only be the USA, due to the last 150 years of US commerce dominion.  However, a much greater commerce dominion has and still exists in the Roman Catholic Church, which for many centuries controlled all commerce, and really, even now in the US, commerce is controlled by the USA, as the Supreme Court is controlled by the Roman Catholic Church from about 1994 - 2021.  So then there is a possible connection between the USA and Babylon in the Catholic Church’s authority in USA’s Supreme Court. Consider though that the Vatican is a sovereign nation.)
v4 And I-heard another voice out-of the heaven saying: YOU-come-out, my people, out-of her, in-order-that YOU-might not participate-with her sins, and in-order-that YOU-might not take out-of her blows.

(vs4 provides evidence that there are true believers in the Roman Catholic Church.)
v5 Because her sins were-united unto the heaven, and the God had-in-memory her unrighteous-acts.
v6 YOU-give-back to-her as she also gave-back, and YOU-double the (things) double according-to her works; in the cup in-which she-mingled YOU-mingle to-her double;
v7 As-much-as she-glorified her(self) and she-ran-riot, YOU-give to-her this-much tormenting and mourning; because in her heart she-is-saying, because I-am-sitting queen and I-am not (a) widow also by-no-means might-I-see mourning;
v8 Because-of this in one day her blows will-be-present, death and mourning and famine, and she-will-be-burned-down with fire; because strong (is) Jehovah the God namely-the (one) having-judged her,

(Presently, 2015-2020, this is being fulfilled in the Middle East and Africa, as the Muslims decimates Roman Catholics in the same manner that the Roman Catholic Church persecuted "heretics" during the Inquisition.)
v9 And the kings of-the earth will-weep and will-bewail over her, namely-the (ones) having-committed-prostitution and having-run-riot with her, at-the-time-that they-might-be-looking-at the smoke of-her conflagration,
v10 Having-stood-and-still-standing from a-distance because-of the fear of-her tormenting, saying: Woe, woe, the city namely-the great, Babylon the city namely-the strong, because in-one hour your judgement came.
v11 And the merchants of-the earth are-weeping and they-are-mourning over her, because not-one is-buying their cargo in-the-market any-more,
v12 Cargo of-gold and of-silver and of-precious stone and of-pearls and of-fine-linen and of-purple and of-silk and of-scarlet, and all thyine wood and every ivory article and every article out-of-very-precious wood and of-brass and of-iron and of-marble,
v13 And cinnamon and amomum and incenses and perfume and frankincense and wine and oil and finest-wheaten-flour and wheat and animals and sheep, and of-horses and of-wagons and of-bodies, and souls of-MEN.

(Christmas is THE central money worshipping season for the entire world.  All of the harlot daughters “come home” to participate in the Mass of Christ, Rome's pagan death ritual.)
v14 And the fruit-time of-the desire of-your soul went-away from you, and all the greasy-things and the brilliant-things perished from you, and by-no-means will-they-find them any-more.
v15 The merchants of-these-things, namely-the (ones) having-been-rich from her, will-stand from at-a-distance because-of the fear of-her tormenting weeping and mourning,
v16 Saying: Woe, woe, the city namely-the great (one), the (one) having-been-and still-cast-around (with) fine-linen and purple and scarlet, and having-been-and-still-gilded with gold-(objects) and precious stone and pearl,
v17 Because in-one hour this-much riches was-made desolate. And every steersman and every (one) sailing on (a) place and sailors and as-many-as are working the sea stood from at-a-distance

(This hour appears to be yet future, but perhaps not a distant future.  ISIS has recently (Dec.2015) produced a video depicting Islam's final battle at Rome.)
v18 And cried looking-at the smoke of-her conflagration saying: Who (is) like to-the city namely-to-the great (one)?
v19 And they-cast dirt on their heads and they-cried weeping and mourning, saying: Woe, woe, the city namely-the great (one), in which all the (ones) having the vessels in the sea became-rich out-of her preciousness, because in-one hour she-was-made-desolate.
v20 You-be-being-merry-for-yourself over her, heaven and the holy-ones and the apostles and the prophets, because the God judged YOUR sentence out-of her.
v21 And one strong angel lifted-up (a) stone as (a) great millstone, and he cast into the sea saying: Thus with-a-rush will Babylon the great city be-cast, and by-no-means might-it still be-found.
v22 And noise of-(ones)-who-play-the-kithara and of-musicians and of-flute-players and of-trumpeters by-no-means might still be-heard in you, and every craftsman of-every craft by-no-means might still be-found in you, and noise of-a-millstone by-no-means might still be-heard in you,
v23 And light of-a-lamp by-no-means might still appear in you, and voice of-bridegroom and of-bride by-no-means might still be-heard in you; because your merchants were the magnates of-the earth, because in your use-of-drugs all the Gentiles were-led-astray,
v24 And in her blood of-prophets and of-holy-ones was-found and of-all the (ones) having-been-and-still-slain on the earth.
 

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Ecclesiastes 1:18 For in much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

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 Sometimes Va’era coincides with Christmas time

Dec 25, 2013 – Christmas / Dec 26, 2013 – Va’era

'tis the season for - Christ-Mass:

 

When Jesus returns, will he celebrate Christ-mass?

 

 

"a kind of ritual dance" 

The True Meaning Of Christ-Mass

http://www.lasttrumpetministries.org/tracts/tract4.html

The World Book Encyclopedia defines "Christmas" as follows:  "The word Christmas comes from "Cristes Maesse", an early English phrase that means "Mass of Christ."

 

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'tis the season for .... Christ - Mass.

BRING OUT YOUR DEAD:  (hope of israel) dec25 - repost

http://www.hope-of-israel.org/cmas1.htm

 A.K.A. Merry Christmas

Summary: The Roman Catholic Church, often thought to represent "Christianity", took the pagan Roman Saturnalia, and made it the celebration of the birth of the Son of YEHOVAH God, Yeshua.

 

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Pope concedes Roman Catholic Church forged date of Jesus' birth (telegraph) Nov 21-repost

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/the-pope/9693576/Jesus-was-born-years-earlier-than-thought-claims-Pope.html

 

Pope concedes Christmas is pagan (telegraph) Nov 20 - repost

 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/the-pope/9691295/Nativity-donkeys-and-cattle-are-a-myth-says-Pope.html

 

HERE IS THE PRIMACY:

HE was born to die

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Articles/Christmas/Born_to_Die/born_to_die.html

and

The Promised Child and Son

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Meditations/Yeled/yeled.html

by John Parsons

The Day Christ Died.

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\BIBLE\MOUNT\THE-DAY-CHRIST-DIED.pdf

by R.H.Mount

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When Jesus returns, will he celebrate Christ-mass?

If we are living spiritually at Heb.4:3, i.e. resting in the body of Messiah,

should we celebrate (participate in the cup of) Christ - Mass?

 

The Roman Catholic mass is not the Passover. 

Jesus said he would again partake of Passover.

Details:

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Passover-Haggadah-for-Christians-Homepage.htm

 

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Dec 20-21, 2013; Jan 9,10, 2015, Jan1-2, 2016; Jan 20-21, 2017; Jan 5-6, 2018; Dec 28-29, 2018; Jan 17-18, 2020; Jan 8-9, 2021

Parashah Shemot   שְׁמֹות

"names"
 

PrintoutParashah Shemot PDF - www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Shemot.pdf

 

Torah portion:
Exodus 1:1 - 6:1

Haftarah portion:

Isaiah 27:6 - 28:13; 28:14 - 29:21 (missing portion); 29:22-24

Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 
Acts 7:17-35

1 Corinthians 14:18-25

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so

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Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion

Have some spare room, brother?

1 Corinthians 14:18 I-am-giving-thanks to-the God, speaking in-languages more (than)-all of-YOU;
v19 BUT in (an) assembly I-am-willing to-speak five words through my mind, in-order-that I-might-instruct others also, than ten-thousand words in (a) language.

This also says; Knowing in your heart/mind the simple truth of the Gospel is a greater value than knowing/speaking volumes of commentary.
v20 Brothers, YOU-be not becoming (pre-teen) children in-the mentality, BUT YOU-be-being-an-infant in-the malice, but in-the mentality YOU-be-becoming perfect (ones).

Trust in the heart as a child BUT in the mind, study to show yourself approved unto God - have sound doctrine.
v21 In the law it-has-been-and-is-still-written that In different-languages and in different lips I-shall-speak to-this people, and neither thus will-they-listen-to me, Jehovah is-saying.(@Isa.28:11) 
v22 So-that the tongues are with-reference-to (a) sign not
to-the (ones) believing BUT to-the unbelieving, but the prophecy (is) not to-the unbelieving BUT to-the (ones) believing.
v23 If therefore the total assembly might-come-together upon the same (thing) and all might-be-speaking in-languages, but laymen or unbelieving (ones) might-come-in, will-they not say that YOU-are-being-mad?
v24 But if all might-be-prophesying, but someone unbelieving or (a) layman might-come-in, he-is-being-reproved by all, he-is-being-examined by all,
v25 The hidden-things of-his heart (are)-becoming manifest, and thus having-fallen on (his) face he-will-worship the God, reporting that certainly the God is among YOU.

v26 What therefore is-it, brothers, at-the-time-that YOU-are-coming-together each of-YOU is-having (a) psalm, he-is-having (a) doctrine, he-is-having (an) uncovering, he-is-having (a) language, he-is-having (a) translation; let all-things be-becoming toward building-up.

 

LAW: No speaking in tongues without an interpreter:

27  Whether someone is-speaking in-a-language, according-to two or the most three, and in-succession, and let one be-interpreting;

v28 But if there-might not be (an) interpreter, let-him-be-being-silent in (an) assembly, but let-him-be-speaking to-himself and to-the God.

"names"

 

Ἰησοῦς /Yeshua/Jesus is Jehovah.

Teaching Dictionary file under KURIOS

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\BIBLE\MOUNT\Teaching-Dictionary-KURIOS.pdf

 

Isaiah 28:9 Whom will he teach knowledge? and whom will he make to understand the message?

 

It seems that we cannot get too far by attempting to distinguish between "Yohd/Yahd/Yod", or Vahv/Wah or the ancient Hebrew Pictograms and BABYLONIAN (gasp) Hebrew, or "Jehovah/Yahweh/YHVH/YHWH/etc. That doesn't keep people from trying, but no one knows how to pronounce the Tetragrammaton (יהוה  ).

 

Note that the Greek LXX uses κυριου/KURIOU, κύριος/KURIOS, κυριον/KURION for translating the Hebrew Tetragrammaton,  (יהוה   YHVH).  The distinction provided by the LXX Greek’s use of the definite article ("the" in English) - or its absence - shows that without the article, Kuriou represents YHVH. IF this treatment of the Greek definite article’s presence or absence in is kept consistently in translating the New Testament Greek, THEN the  N.T. Greek also shows that without the article, Kuriou represents יהוה  YHVH.

 

That is, in this, the N.T. Greek text also shows that Jesus/IESOU/Yeshua is Jehovah/KURIOU/YHVH/יהוה  -as at Jn.1:23 & Isa.40:3:

 

Isaiah 40:3 The voice of one that crieth, Prepare ye in the wilderness the way of Jehovah (יְהוָה); make level in the desert a highway for our God (לֵאלֹהֵֽינוּ).

 LXX: φωνη βοωντος εν τη ερημω ετοιμασατε την οδον κυριου ευθειας ποιειτε τας τριβους του θεου ημων

 

John 1:23   He-was-stating, I (am) (a) voice of-shouting in the wilderness, YOU-make-direct the way of-Jehovah (κυριου), according-as said Isaiah the prophet.

Textus Receptus: εφη εγω φωνη βοωντος εν τη ερημω ευθυνατε την οδον κυριου καθως ειπεν ησαιας ο προφητης

 

Isaiah 28:9 Whom will he teach knowledge? and whom will he make to understand the message?

This is apparently not an easy thing to make room for, or even hear.  It is important to understand.

Understanding "the name" allows us to understand that Jesus is יהוה

The LXX Greek most consistently translates YHVH (יהוה) with κύριος/KURIOS without the definite article some 6156 times. Fifty-four N.T. scriptures verify the fact that by inspiration this continued to be done in the N.T. Greek. This is proven by Ralph Mount in his Teaching Dictionary file under KURIOS

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\BIBLE\MOUNT\Teaching-Dictionary-KURIOS.pdf

 

I'm trusting that the N.T. Greek is inspired by the Holy Spirit, but I understand that a lot of people have difficulty in accepting the N.T. Greek as inspired....and that their lack of trust fits with Luke 18:8b "Further, the son of-the MAN having-come will-he really find the trust upon the earth?"

This kind of a study of KURIOS helps me see that my late mother-in-law, who spoke Spanish and only a few words of English, and certainly no Hebrew or Greek, could have accepted Jesus, (whom we also may know as Yeshua, but whom she understood and pronounced as "Haysoos") as YHWH Elohim, whom she understood/pronounced as "DIOS". Mal. 1:11 speaks towards Rev.5:8 and Rom. 3:29:
"Or (is) the God of-Jews only? NOT also of-nations? Yea also of-nations,"
"And every tongue might-acknowledge..."
(Phil.2:11)... - for this “every tongue” to be true it must be possible to be spoken in every tongue...

In other words, if we say that only a certain pronunciation or even language is valid towards understanding the who/what of the Tetragrammaton, we deny a lot of people access to Him. This seems to also relate to Mal.1:7 & Isa.28:11. God has "set" His table...he will invite people - "guests" - (Matt.22:10) even off the street!  Those called to the wedding are happy (Rev.19:9). So then we should ask if - by "requiring" a strict knowledge of the pronunciation of
יהוה - are we limiting those people from being able to know YHVH, or rather are we limiting YHVH from knowing them?  It seems that in effect, we would then be "saying" YHVH is limited, and this then would profane His name. So we try to be a careful. Of course YHVH knows all the tongues (languages)...He created them at Babel....

It's a good study area!  Praise Yah. Love all His names too...a few at Isa.9:6...(English) - Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace...

 

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"names"

How God presents Himself

The Great I AM

There were a lot of words to read about Exodus 3:14-15 this week

Exodus 3:13 And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? What shall I say unto them?


14 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.

 

15 And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, Jehovah, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name forever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.

[Jehovah (YHVH) is his name; he is the God (ELOHIM), he is the God (ELOHIM) of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.]
16 Go, and gather the elders of Israel together, and say unto them, Jehovah, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, hath appeared unto me, saying, I have surely visited you, and seen that which is done to you in Egypt:
17 and I have said, I will bring you up out of the affliction of Egypt unto the land of the Canaanite, and the Hittite, and the Amorite, and the Perizzite, and the Hivite, and the Jebusite, unto a land flowing with milk and honey.
18 And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, Jehovah the God of the Hebrews, hath met with us: and now let us go, we pray thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to Jehovah our God.

 

*** So, God told Moses to "say unto the children of Israel, I AM..."

AND,

God said "MOREOVER,"

 "say unto them, Jehovah...this is my name forever, and this is my memorial unto all generations"

 

So then, "Jehovah" is MORE OVER "I AM" and "I AM THAT I AM".  And that is how God presents Himself. 

This "moreover" is from the Hebrew word עוֹד - owd,  

"Moreover" appears to be a good definition - Strong's H5750:

a going round, continuance
adv
still, yet, again, besides
still, yet (of continuance or persistence)
still, yet, more (of addition or repetition)
again
still, moreover, besides

 

Some claim that God cannot be named, and certainly man cannot, but God HAS named Himself, and provided us with His name; יהוה

 

A look at the use of "Hashem" as a substitute for the Tetragrammaton

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\torah-yesterday-jan21-2012.htm

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 "I AM THAT I AM" and "I AM"

The English translations of Ex. 3:14 typically translate אֶֽהְיֶה  with "I AM" consistently in its three occurrences in this verse.  That is, the Hebrew word is translated by the same English word consistently. (If only this was always done!)

Hebrew:

אהיה אשר אהיה    (with vowels - אֶֽהְיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶֽהְיֶה) = " I AM THAT I AM"

and

אהיה = "I AM".

 

 The Septuagint/LXX (Brenton) translates  ἐγώ εἰμι ὁ ὤν as "I am THE BEING" and again the second  ὁ ὤν as "THE BEING".

Keeping in mind that the New Testament Greek (i.e. the Holy Spirit) often quoted the  LXX instead of the Hebrew Old Testament (and that Jesus did this, who certainly knew both), we might be able to glean that the LXX often provides clarity...

Exodus 3:14 English and Hebrew:

"And God said to Moses, I AM WHO I AM; and He said,

Thus (you) shall say to the sons of Israel, I AM has sent me to you."

וַיֹּאמֶר אֱלֹהִים אֶל־מֹשֶׁה אֶֽהְיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶֽהְיֶה וַיֹּאמֶר כֹּה תֹאמַר לִבְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל אֶֽהְיֶה שְׁלָחַנִי אֲלֵיכֶֽם׃

 Without vowels:

ויאמר אלהים אל־משה אהיה אשר אהיה ויאמר כה תאמר לבני ישראל אהיה שלחני אליכם׃

LXX (Brenton)  Greek with English Translation:

"And God spoke to Moses, saying, I am THE BEING; and he said,  

καὶ εἶπεν θεὸς πρὸς Μωυσῆν ἐγώ εἰμι ὤν καὶ εἶπεν

Thus shall (ye) say to the children of Israel, THE BEING has sent me to you."

οὕτως ἐρεῖς τοῖς υἱοῖς Ισραηλ ὢν ἀπέσταλκέν με πρὸς ὑμᾶς

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and The Elohim said to Moshe,

ויאמר אלהים אל־משה

vayo’mer ‘Elohim ‘el-Mosheh

LXX

καὶ εἶπεν θεὸς πρὸς Μωυσῆν

kai eipen ho theos pros Mōusēn

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I AM WHO I AM;

אהיה אשר אהיה

  ‘Eh’yeh ‘Asher Eh’yeh

LXX

ἐγώ εἰμι ὤν

Ego eimi ho on;

*[I am the one being]

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and He said, Thus you shall say to the sons of Yisrael,

וַיֹּאמֶר כֹּה תֹאמַר לִבְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל

wayo’mer koh tho’mar lib’ney Yis’ra’El

LXX:

καὶ εἶπεν οὕτως ἐρεῖς τοῖς υἱοῖς Ισραηλ

kai eipen Houtos ereis tois huiois Israel

 

 

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I AM

אהיה

Eh’yeh

LXX

ὢν

ōn

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has sent me to you.

שלחני אליכם׃

  ‘sh’lachani ‘aleykem.

LXX

ἀπέσταλκέν με πρὸς ὑμᾶς

apestalken me pros hymas.

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In Greek the definite article "the" (here seen as " ", ho) is a pointer.  In the Greek,  "The God" ( θεὸς)  speaks often (always? Jn.10:30?) of God the Father. 

My hard copy of the Septuagint has the Omega (ὢ) capitalized in the Greek text, whereas most online versions show "ὁ ὢν".  

"THE BEING" - the existence of all things.  (not as in "E.T.", not a singular “alien” thing, but rather everything, and more, and before):

Colossians 1:17  "And he himself is before all (things) and in him [the] all-things have-stood-and-still-stand-together"

i.e. "By Him, all things consist."  He (YHVH-Yeshua) keeps the electrons spinning around the nucleus of every atom of every thing.

 

Jesus said:
John 8:56 "Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw [it], and was glad."
57
"Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?"
58
"Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am."

“I am” is from the Greek ἐγὼ εἰμί.
http://www.blbclassic.org/Bible.cfm?b=Jhn&c=8&v=1&t=ASV#conc/58

Mark records that Jesus told Pilate that he was "I am that I am".

Mark 14:62
"And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven."

The "I am" is from the New Testament Greek text: ἐγὼ εἰμί,

link to Greek text for Mark 14:62
http://www.blbclassic.org/Bible.cfm?b=Mar&c=14&v=1&t=ASV#conc/62

T
he Greek  ἐγὼ εἰμί  is transliterated: ego eimi –and has been translated as "I myself am."  This is the same thing HE told Moses in Exodus 3:14
"And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM (ἐγὼ εἰμί): and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you."

Check out the LXX (Septuagint) Greek text used here in Ex. 3:14: ἐγὼ εἰμί.
Link to the LXX Greek:
http://www.blbclassic.org/Bible.cfm?b=Exo&c=3&v=1&t=ASV#conc/14

The same thing that Jesus said to Pilate, HE said to Moses earlier. Jesus/Yeshua is YHVH!
I love this Word! With it we may "Know before whom we stand!" Praise The LORD (YHVH) Jesus (Yeshua) Christ (Messiah)!

What's wrong with "LORD"?    Nothing.  In English, it mostly has the meaning "master".  Often enough, this does not go far enough to name YHVH.  If a person means "Yahweh/Jehovah/YHVH" (that is, (יהוה), then "LORD" is fine.  But all too often, they mean "master", or even the vocative KURIE, "sir".  Maintaining "Jehovah", as does the American Standard of 1901, or another such spelling (we don't know how to pronounce it) will better help you understand whom Jesus is.  ON THE OTHER HAND, the Greek text does use KURIOS with and without the definite article. That shows that it is not imperative to know and speak God’s name in Hebrew. 

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Some MAN said that God cannot be named,

 and certainly this man cannot,

but God HAS named Himself and Said

I AM THE BEING, MOREOVER, MY NAME IS   יהוה

and don't you forget it!

Genesis 3:14-15, with Colossians 1:17, Mal.2:2

אֲנִי   יְהוָה   הוּא   שְׁמִי

sh’mee    hoo     YHVH    Ah-nee ←

name    is (my)   Yahweh   I (am) ←

Isaiah 42:8  I [am] Yahweh: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images. 


Malachi 2:2  If ye will not hear, and if ye will not lay [it] to heart, to give glory to my name, saith Yahweh of hosts, I will even send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings: yea, I have cursed them already, because ye do not lay [it] to heart.

 

Exodus 20:7  Thou shalt not take the name of YHVH/Yahweh thy Elohim in vain; for YHVH/Yahweh will NOT hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

 

Grace enters:

Our Father, who is in heaven, holy is your name,    יהוה

The LORD's Prayer:

Luke 11:2 But he-said to-them, At-the-time-that YOU-might-be-praying YOU-be-saying, Our Father (πατερ - Pater), the-(one) in the heavens, let your name be-made-holy; let your kingdom come; let your will come-to-pass, as in heaven, also upon the earth.
v3 You-be-giving to-us our bread namely-the (bread) on-your-property, the (manna?) daily;
v4 And you-forgive our sins, for we ourselves also are-forgiving every-(one) being-indebted to-us; and might-you not bring-in us into trial, BUT you-deliver us from the evil-(one).


 

Mercy: Jesus instructs us to pray to Our Father in the Heavens: Let your name be made holy. We pray that God will make allow His Name to be made holy in our life in Messiah, as we cannot even pronounce it correctly.

 

1 John 3:1 YOU-see of-what-quality charity the Father has-given-and-still-gives to-us in-order-that we-might-be-called children of-God, and we-are. Because-of this the world is not coming-to-know us, because it-came not to-know him.
v2 Cherished (ones),
we are now children of-God, and it-was not-yet manifested what we-shall-be. We-are-knowing-absolutely that if he-might-be-manifested we-shall-be like him, because we-shall-see him according-as he-is.
 

AS HIS children, we (rightly) call God "Father", but of course "Father" is not his “memorial” name, it IS the name that He said we should call Him @Luke 11:2, and this should quiet any worries about “the proper way to say God’s name.”

 

"YOU-see of-what-quality charity the Father has-given-and-still-gives to-us in-order-that we-might-be-called children of-God, and we-are".  Wow.

 

 

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"names" - Jehovah

Again, do note the Teaching Dictionary's entry KURIOS

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\BIBLE\MOUNT\Teaching-Dictionary-KURIOS.pdf

 

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A look at the use of "Hashem" as a substitute for the Tetragrammaton

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\torah-yesterday-jan21-2012.htm

 

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"names" - Jesus

Yahshua, Yehoshua, Y'shua, Yeshua, Iesous, Iesus Or Jesus
The Sacred Name or True Name

http://web.archive.org/web/20170214212258/http://www.seekgod.ca/hr/hrfaqs5.htm#pag

 

 

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"names" - How "Yeshua" became "Jesus"

 

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HaShem, i.e. "the name"

A look at the use of "Hashem" as a substitute for the Tetragrammaton

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\torah-yesterday-jan21-2012.htm

 

Acts 5:40  And having-called-to-themselves the apostles, having-beaten (them) they-delivered-a-message not to-be-speaking on the name of-the Jesus and they-released (them).

v41 On-the-one-hand therefore the (apostles) were-proceeding rejoicing from (the) face of-the council, because they-were-deemed-worthy to-be-dishonored in-behalf-of the name;

v42 And-additionally every day in the temple and according-to household they-were not themselves-ceasing teaching and themselves-bringing-good-news (of) the Messiah Jesus.

 

This of course leads my mind to another “HaShem” passage:

“names”

Ἰησοῦς/Yeshua/Jesus is The Name (HaShem) Above all names.

Philippians 2:5 YOU-be-having this opinion in YOU which also (is) in Messiah Jesus,

v6 Who existing in form of-God considered not the being equal with-God (a thing for) seizure,

v7 BUT he-emptied himself having-taken form of (a) slave, having-become in similitude of-MEN;

v8 And having-been-found in-figure as MAN he-humbled himself having-become obedient as-far-as death, but death of-(a)-cross.

v9 and on-this-account the God exceedingly-exalted him and bestowed-a-favor to-him the name (HaShem), namely-the-one above every name,

v10 In-order-that in the name (HaShem) of- Jesus every knee might-bend of-(those)-in-(the)-heavenly and of-(those)-earthly and of-(those)-subterranean,

Ἰησοῦς /Yeshua/Jesus is Jehovah.

v11 And every tongue might-acknowledge that Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah with-reference-to glory of-God (the) Father,

 

HalleluYah!

 

Haftarah portion:

Isaiah 27:6 - 28:13 - (missing portion) -  29:22-23

Yet ANOTHER  "missing" portion:   Isaiah 28:14 - 29:21

What could be here that the Rabbis do not want to be read?  The lead in:

Isaiah 28:9 Whom will he teach knowledge? and whom will he make to understand the message? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts?
10 For it is precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, there a little.
11 Nay, but by men of strange lips and with another tongue will he speak to this people;
12 to whom he said,
This is the rest, give ye rest to him that is weary; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.

(Deut.1:32-35, Ps.95:11, Heb.4:3 “As I swore in my wrath”)
13 Therefore shall the word of Jehovah be unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, there a little; that they may go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken. ←Does this speak of "Torah portions"?!

 

Isaiah 28:14 Wherefore hear the word of Jehovah, ye scoffers, that rule this people that is in Jerusalem:

15 Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with Sheol are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us; for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves:

16 therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of sure foundation: he that believeth shall not be in haste.

The Rabbis are still rejecting the precious corner stone - Jesus.

Zechariah 3:9 For, behold, the stone that I have set before Joshua; upon one stone are seven eyes: behold, I will engrave the graving thereof, saith Jehovah of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.

 

"Whenever a stone is used symbolically, it always refers to King Messiah." - David L Cooper     http://www.ariel.org/dlc/dlc-exw-zec06.htm

 

Zechariah 4:7 Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain; and he shall bring forth the top stone with shoutings of Grace, grace, unto it.

Ephesians 2:20 Having-been-built-up on the foundation of-the apostles and prophets, Messiah Jesus being chief-corner of-it,

 

- Jesus is also the stone of stumbling

-Romans 9:31-32  Because-of what? Because not out-of trust BUT as out-of works of-law they-stumbled on-the stone of-the stumbling,
 v33 According-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written:
Behold I-am-placing in Sion (a) stone of-stumbling and (a) rock of-entrapment, and the (one) trusting on him will not be-disgraced.

Jesus/Yeshua is the Cornerstone.

 www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\jesus-yeshua-is-YHVH-cornerstone.htm

 

Isaiah.28:17 And I will make justice the line, and righteousness the plummet; and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding-place. 18 And your covenant with death shall be annulled, and your agreement with Sheol shall not stand; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, then ye shall be trodden down by it. 19 As often as it passeth though, it shall take you; for morning by morning shall it pass through, by day and by night: and it shall be nought but terror to understand the message. 20 For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it; and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it. 21 For Jehovah will rise up as in mount Perazim, he will be wroth as in the valley of Gibeon; that he may do his work, his strange work, and bring to pass his act, his strange act. 22 Now therefore be ye not scoffers, lest your bonds be made strong; for a decree of destruction have I heard from the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, upon the whole earth. 23 Give ye ear, and hear my voice; hearken, and hear my speech. 24 Doth he that ploweth to sow plow continually? doth he continually open and harrow his ground? 25 When he hath levelled the face thereof, doth he not cast abroad the fitches, and scatter the cummin, and put in the wheat in rows, and the barley in the appointed place, and the spelt in the border thereof? 26 For his God doth instruct him aright, and doth teach him. 27 For the fitches are not threshed with a sharp threshing instrument, neither is a cart wheel turned about upon the cummin; but the fitches are beaten out with a staff, and the cummin with a rod. 28 Bread grain is ground; for he will not be always threshing it: and though the wheel of his cart and his horses scatter it, he doth not grind it. 29 This also cometh forth from Jehovah of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom.

 

Isaiah 29:1-24 ASV - 1 Ho Ariel, Ariel, the city where David encamped! add ye year to year; let the feasts come round: 2 then will I distress Ariel, and there shall be mourning and lamentation; and she shall be unto me as Ariel. 3 And I will encamp against thee round about, and will lay siege against thee with posted troops, and I will raise siege works against thee. 4 And thou shalt be brought down, and shalt speak out of the ground, and thy speech shall be low out of the dust; and thy voice shall be as of one that hath a familiar spirit, out of the ground, and thy speech shall whisper out of the dust. 5 But the multitude of thy foes shall be like small dust, and the multitude of the terrible ones as chaff that passeth away: yea, it shall be in an instant suddenly. 6 She shall be visited of Jehovah of hosts with thunder, and with earthquake, and great noise, with whirlwind and tempest, and the flame of a devouring fire. 7 And the multitude of all the nations that fight against Ariel, even all that fight against her and her stronghold, and that distress her, shall be as a dream, a vision of the night. 8 And it shall be as when a hungry man dreameth, and, behold, he eateth; but he awaketh, and his soul is empty: or as when a thirsty man dreameth, and, behold, he drinketh; but he awaketh, and, behold, he is faint, and his soul hath appetite: so shall the multitude of all the nations be, that fight against mount Zion. 9 Tarry ye and wonder; take your pleasure and be blind: they are drunken, but not with wine; they stagger, but not with strong drink.

 

Isaiah 29:10 For Jehovah hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes, the prophets; and your heads, the seers, hath he covered. 11 And all vision is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee; and he saith, I cannot, for it is sealed:

12 and the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee; and he saith, I am not learned. 13 And the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw nigh unto me, and with their mouth and with their lips to honor me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear of me is a commandment of men which hath been taught them

This may speak of "Torah portions"!  Surely it speaks about the Talmud, the Sanhedrin,  the various "councils" of the Roman Catholic Church, and other works of men.  Primarily though, this passage speaks of and to Israel, and primarily this speaks of their "commandment of men".

 14 therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder; and the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid. 15 Woe unto them that hide deep their counsel from Jehovah, and whose works are in the dark, and that say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us? 16 Ye turn things upside down! Shall the potter be esteemed as clay; that the thing made should say of him that made it, He made me not; or the thing formed say of him that formed it, He hath no understanding?

Note that the Jews follow the Rabbis, who falsely tell the Jews that they (the Rabbis) are superior to God:

Here is the Talmudic source for the “authority over God” the Rabbis gave themselves.

https://www.cardozo.yu.edu/sites/default/files/Christine%20Hayes%2C%20Rabbinic%20Contestations%20of%20Authority.pdf

BABYLONIAN TALMUD, TRACTATE BABA MEZI’A, 59b

http://www.come-and-hear.com/babamezia/babamezia_59.html

“Whereupon a Heavenly Voice cried out: 'Why do ye dispute with R. Eliezer, seeing that in all matters the halachah agrees with him!' But R. Joshua arose and exclaimed: 'It is not in heaven.'4  What did he mean by this? — Said R. Jeremiah: That the Torah had already been given at Mount Sinai; we pay no attention to a Heavenly Voice, because Thou hast long since written in the Torah at Mount Sinai, After the majority must one incline.  R. Nathan met Elijah6  and asked him: What did the Holy One, Blessed be He, do in that hour? — He laughed [with joy], he replied, saying, 'My sons have defeated Me, My sons have defeated Me.'”

 

Cont. Isaiah 29:17 Is it not yet a very little while, and Lebanon shall be turned into a fruitful field, and the fruitful field shall be esteemed as a forest? 18 And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity and out of darkness. 19 The meek also shall increase their joy in Jehovah, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. 20 For the terrible one is brought to nought, and the scoffer ceaseth, and all they that watch for iniquity are cut off; 21 that make a man an offender in his cause, and lay a snare for him that reproveth in the gate, and turn aside the just with a thing of nought.

 

vs. 24 is "missing", and hopeful:

24 They also that err in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmur shall receive instruction.

 

Romans 11:26 And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written: The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob.

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 Physical work as a commandment of men:

 

Exodus 5:13 And the taskmasters were urgent saying, Fulfil your works [מַעֲשֵׂיכֶם H4639], your daily tasks, as when there was straw.
5:14 And the officers of the children of Israel, whom Pharaoh's taskmasters had set over them, were beaten, and demanded, Wherefore have ye not fulfilled your task both yesterday and to-day, in making brick as heretofore?
5:15 Then the officers of the children of Israel came and cried unto Pharaoh, saying, Wherefore dealest thou thus with thy servants?
16 There is no straw given unto thy servants, and they say to us, Make brick: and, behold, thy servants are beaten; but the fault it in thine own people.
17 But he said, Ye are idle, ye are idle: therefore ye say,
Let us go and sacrifice to Jehovah.
18 Go therefore now, and work [עִבְדוּ H5647]; for there shall no straw be given you, yet shall ye deliver the number of bricks.
19 And the officers of the children of Israel did see that they were
in evil case, when it was said, Ye shall not diminish aught from your bricks, your daily tasks.
 

Previously, the Israelites had prospered in spite of the increasingly hard labor inflicted (like a wound) upon them.

The purpose of much work is to prevent people from worshipping God.

 

Acts 7:37 The Moses is this (one), the (one) having-said to-the sons of-Israel: The God will-stand-up (a) prophet to-YOU out-of YOUR brothers as me.
v38 This (one) is the (one) having-come-to-pass in the assembly namely-the (one) in the wilderness with the angel namely-the (one) speaking to-him in the mountain Sinai and (with) our fathers, who received living oracles to-give to-YOU,
v39 To-whom our fathers
willed not to-become obedient (ones), BUT they-pushed (him) away and they-were-turned in their hearts with-reference-to Egypt,
v40 Having-said to-the Aaron:
You-make gods for-us who will-proceed-before us; for this Moses, who led us out, out-of (the) land of-Egypt, we-are not knowing-absolutely what became with-him.
v41
And they-made-a-calf in-those days and they-led-up sacrifice to-the idol,
and they-were-being-merry-for-themselves in the works of-their hands.
v42 But the God turned and he-gave them over to-be-serving the host of-the heaven, according-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written in (a) book of-the prophets: Offered-YOU animals-for-slaughter and sacrifices to-me forty years in the wilderness,
household of-Israel? (No!)
v43 And
YOU-took-up the tabernacle of-the Moloch and the star of-the god Rompha, the patterns which YOU-made to-be-worshipping them. And I-shall-resettle YOU beyond Babylon.


v44 The tabernacle of-the testimony was with-our fathers in the wilderness, according-as the (one) speaking to-the Moses ordered-for-himself, to-make it according-to
the pattern which he-had-seen-and-still-sees; [note; Moses IS ALIVE]

 

v45 Which also our fathers having-received through (Moses) conveyed with Jesus (i.e. Joshua) within the holding-down of-the Gentiles, whom the God pushed-out from (the) face of-our fathers till the days of-David;
v46 Who found favor in-sight of-the God and he-requested-for-himself to-find (a)-fixed-tabernacle for-the God of-Jacob.
v47 But Solomon built-up (a) home for-him.
v48 BUT the Most High is not residing within (ones) made-by-hand; according-as the prophet is-saying: (@Isaiah 66:1,2)
v49 The heaven (is) throne to-me, but the earth (is) footstool of-my feet; what-sort-of home will-YOU-build-up for-me, Jehovah is-saying, or what place of-my rest?
(1 Corinthians 3:16)
v50 (Has) NOT my hand made all these-things?
 

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Working on the Work outline

 

In Genesis ch2, we find that God created everything in six days and rested on the seventh (Gen. 2:1-2).  Within this chapter's outline of creation which was just detailed in ch1, we find that the earth lacked a man (mankind) to till it (Gen.2:5). 

Genesis 2:5 And no plant of the field was yet in the earth, and no herb of the field had yet sprung up; for Jehovah God had not caused it to rain upon the earth: and there was not a man to till [לַֽעֲבֹד ] the ground;

   לַֽעֲבֹד - from H5647 עָבַד: till, work the ground.

Note that God didn’t send rain before man tilled the ground.

Context of this tilling work is provided:

 

Deuteronomy 15:19   All the firstling males that are born of thy herd and of thy flock thou shalt sanctify unto Jehovah thy God: thou shalt do no work [תַעֲבֹד] (i.e. tilling) with the firstling of thy herd, nor shear the firstling of thy flock.

 

Isaiah 28:22 Now therefore be ye not scoffers, lest your bonds be made strong; for a decree of destruction have I heard from the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, upon the whole earth. 23 Give ye ear, and hear my voice; hearken, and hear my speech. 24 Doth he that ploweth to sow plow continually? doth he continually open and harrow his ground? 25 When he hath levelled the face thereof, doth he not cast abroad the fitches, and scatter the cummin, and put in the wheat in rows, and the barley in the appointed place, and the spelt in the border thereof? 26 For his God doth instruct him aright, and doth teach him.

Thus tilling the soil is necessary.

 

God put man in the garden of Eden to "dress it and keep it."

Genesis 2:15 And Jehovah God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it [לְעָבְדָהּ] (till) and to keep it [וּלְשָׁמְרָֽהּ].

 וּלְשָׁמְרָֽהּ  - from H8104 שָׁמַר: protect, guard, save.

Thus tilling the soil is connected to protecting the soil.

(the ground may need rest – every 7 years)

 

God told Adam/Man not to eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. (Gen.2:17)

Woman was created. (Gen.2:18-25)

Then MANKIND sinned. (Gen.3:6,12,13)

Then God judged the serpent...

Genesis 3:14 And Jehovah God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, cursed art thou above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life:
 

Then God provided a means of salvation for the upcoming judgment on Mankind.

This is The Gospel in the Garden:
 Genesis 3:15 and I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed: he shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

 

Then God judged the woman.

Genesis 3:16 Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy pain and thy conception; in pain thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.


Then God judged the man/Adam.

Genesis 3:17  And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in toil [בְּעִצָּבֹון itstsabown H6093] shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;
18 thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;

19 in the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.

Genesis 5:29  and he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us in our work [מִֽמַּעֲשֵׂנוּ H4639] and in the toil [וּמֵעִצְּבֹון H6093] of our hands, which cometh because of the ground which Jehovah hath cursed 

 

So the “work” just got harder.

When MAN was in “echad”, i.e. unity with God, the tending the garden was apparently not the same quality (or quantity?) of works that came about due to sin in the Garden.  The pre-sin “work” is spiritual (i.e. walking with God, Gen.3:8a); the post-sin work is fleshy (i.e. not walking with God, Gen.3:8b).

It seems that the works post garden-sin are the works we humans so often vainly "worship".  Note how much significance is put on that which draws you away from God, and compare to the work described in Exodus ch5, in particular vs17, where clearly the work of the world is something that prevents man from worshipping God.

 

Continuing in Genesis ch3,

Then God made a sacrifice for Mankind:


Genesis 3:21 And Jehovah God made for Adam and for his wife coats of skins skin [עוֹר `owr - singular], and clothed them.
 

This was a type or shadow of the sacrifice of Yeshua/Jesus:
 

Leviticus 17:11  "For the soul of the flesh is in the blood; and I have given  (YHVH gave - past tense) it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls for it is the blood that maketh atonement by reason of the soul."

When was this sacrifice given? In the Garden of Eden.

 

The zeal of YHVH of Hosts does this:
 Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

 

John 3:16 For thus the God cherished the world so-that he-gave his son, namely-the only-begotten, in-order-that every-(one) the (one) trusting with-reference-to him might not perish, BUT he-might-be-having life eternal.
v17 For the God dispatched not his son into the world in-order-that he-might-be-judging the world, BUT in-order-that the world might-be-saved through him.


Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.

 

Revelation 13:8 And all the (ones) residing on the earth will-worship him, of-whom his name has not been-and-is-still-written in the little-book of-the life of-the lamb, namely-of-the (one) having-been-and-still-slain from casting-down of-(a)-world.

 

Old Covenant:

God said to work six days and rest on the seventh. (Ex. 20:8,10,11)

  Note the separate commandment regarding labor and work:

Exodus 20:9 "Six days shalt thou labor [תַּֽעֲבֹד H5647], and do [וְעָשִׂיתָ H6213] all thy work [מְלַאכְתֶּֽךָ H4399]"

These are the works that came to pass from the fall of man (sin) in Gan Eden:

 In Messiah, we rest from those works!

New Covenant:

Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world."

 

 

Hebrews 9:24 For the Messiah went not in into holy (places) made-by-hands, patterns-in-turn of-the authentic (things), BUT into the heaven itself, now to-be-revealed to-the face of-the God in-behalf-of us;
 v25 But-not in-order-that he-might-be-offering himself often, as-altogether the chief-priest is-going-in into the holy (places) according-to (each) year in blood belonging-to-another,
 v26 Since it-was-essential he suffer often from casting-down of (the) world;
but at-this-instant, once he-has-been-and-still-is-manifested upon complete-finish of-the ages with-reference-to (a) disregarding of-the sin through his sacrifice.
 v27 And according-to as-much-as it-is-being-laid-away for-the MEN once to-die-off but after this,
(a) judgement,
 v28 Thus also
the Messiah, once having-been-offered with-reference-to bring(ing)-up sins of-many, out-of (a) second (time) he-will-be-seen separate-from sin by-the (ones) waiting-anxiously (for) him with-reference-to salvation.

 

"What place My Rest?" (Isaiah 66:1; Acts 7:49):

1Corinthians 3:16   "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling in YOU?"  Again, this dictates that the Temple service (as at Heb.7:11)  has changed.  What a beautiful Light! What a peaceful place to be:

 

Romans 8:1 "So (there-is) now not-one condemnation's-punishment to-the (ones) in Messiah Jesus." -

Romans 8:2 "For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death."

 

Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world."

The work of the believer is to trust in Jesus:

John 6:29 "The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched."

God said to rest from the previous works of the Sinai law.(Heb.4:3)

Jesus is the believers' Sabbath rest/Sabbath peace/Shabbat shalom (Eph.2:14)


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Women are to keep silent in the assemblies:

*This is a Commandment from YHVH, not Paul.



1 Corinthians 14:34
Let YOUR women be-being-silent in the assemblies; for it-is not being-permitted to-them to-be-speaking, BUT to-be-subjecting-themselves, according-as the law also is-saying.
v35 But if they-are-willing to-learn something, let-them-be-questioning the(ir) own men within home; for it-is shameful for women to-be-speaking in (an) assembly.
v36 Or from YOU the word of-the God went-out, or (has) it-arrived with-reference-to YOU alone?
v37 If someone is-thinking to-be (a) prophet or spiritual, let-him-be-coming-to-know-thoroughly-what-things I-am-writing to-YOU because
*they-are commandments of-Jehovah;
v38 But if someone is-being-ignorant let-him-be-being ignorant.


[The commandment for women not to speak in the assembly appears directly related to speaking in tongues.  That the Delphic Oracle was through women may be part of the reason that Jehovah gave this commandment.]

 

Eve was deluded.(1Tim2:14)  Adam knew what he was doing. Adam was not willing to hear ~ Shema (Romans 5:19)

So much for "women's intuition"?

 Both sinned (Adam-Ro.5:19, Eve 1Tim2:14) but Adam at least understood the truth, which shows (?) that the truth was in Adam, but not Eve?

Eve was so deluded that she said "I have gotten a man, Jehovah.". 

She was absolutely convinced she was right, and she was absolutely wrong.

Adam KNEW he was wrong. Was he was closer to God (truth, way, light)?

At any rate, Both sinned, both confessed, and God provided atonement for them. (a blood covering/atonement via sacrifice/death of an animal and it's coats (plural) of skin (singular)(Gen3:21,Lev.17:11) [this is also mentioned in our Passover Haggadah]

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Passover\Passover-Haggadah.htm

Hence the warning from Paul that women should not teach in the assembly - may be because (perhaps) Satan seeks out women to deceive - see Gen.6 and the Book of Enoch and "Fallen Angels" by R.H. Mount. "Being quiet" may reflect gossip, attitude, and attire.   

Understand that "atonement" is not identical to "propitiation".

 

Animal sacrifices (old covenantal) provided atonement that covers sin.

Messiah's sacrifice (new covenant) provides propitiation (removal) of sin.

This difference is significant:

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#Redemption_back_NT_cuts_both_ways

 

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More Work to be done

Exodus 1:13 And the Egyptians made the children of Israel to serve [וַיַּעֲבִדוּ H5647] with rigor [בְּפָֽרֶךְ H6531]:

This פֶּרֶךְ, a crushing, oppressive work/rule by man is condemned four times by God in Scripture: Lev. 25:43, 46, 53; Eze. 34:4.

 

Exodus 1:20 And God dealt well with the midwives: and the people multiplied, and waxed very mighty. 21 And it came to pass, because the midwives feared God, that he made them households.

The midwives’ good work was to do the good work of fearing God, and not to do the work of the world.  The midwives were deliverers of Israel.

 

Israel can mean the land of Israel, or the people of Israel.

Both Israel and Yeshua are called God’s son:

 Exodus 4:22 And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith Jehovah, Israel is my son, my first-born:

23 and I have said unto thee, Let my son go, that he may serve me; and thou hast refused to let him go: behold, I will slay thy son, thy first-born.

Hosea 11:1 When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.

Note that both Israel and Jesus were called out of Egypt: Israel at the Exodus and Jesus after Herod died.

Mark 9:7 And (there)-came-to-be (a) cloud overshadowing them; and (a) voice came out-of the cloud, saying, This is my son the (one) cherished: YOU-be-hearing him.
 v8 And abruptly having-looked-around they no-more saw any-one, BUT the Jesus only with themselves.

 

Isaiah 9:6 refers primarily to the birth of the Messiah, not Israel:

 Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

A child is born: Jesus.  A son is given: Jesus, at the cross, but also in type in the Garden of Eden.

 

John 3:16 For thus the God cherished the world so-that he-gave his son, namely-the only-begotten, in-order-that every-(one) the (one) trusting with-reference-to him might not perish, BUT he-might-be-having life eternal.
v17 For the God dispatched not his son into the world in-order-that he-might-be-judging the world, BUT in-order-that the world might-be-saved through him.

 

Compare Leviticus 17:11 – “ I have given (past tense) it (the blood of Messiah) to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls


Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.

 

As *prophesied by Isaiah, Messiah Yeshua/Jesus came before the State of Israel.

This occurs BEFORE her travail and pain of delivery:

Isa 66:7  Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man-child. (This child is Messiah Yeshua/Jesus. Cf. Isaiah 9:6)

 

The LAND of Israel was born in one day (May 14, 1948):

Isa 66:8a  Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall a land be born in one day?

 

AFTER her travail, the nation/people of Israel are “brought forth”:

Isaiah 66:8b shall a nation [גֹּוי goy] be brought forth [יִוָּלֵֽד] at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth [יָלְדָה]  her children.

*This is one way of looking at this.  As with many scriptures, there are different ways/levels of understanding.  For example, one of the definitions of “brought forth” [יָלְדָה] is “to assist or tend as a midwife”, which might allow for a different understanding of who the “nation/goy” are, and/or if they are brought forth and/or if they bring forth.  I am hopeful that these things will become fully understood by Jew and Gentile in Messiah, during the millennial reign of Messiah. 

 

 

We know that Messiah Yeshua was born in Bethlehem (the bread/manna of life was born in “house of bread” :

Micah 5:2 But thou, Beth-lehem [בֵּֽית־לֶחֶם  H1053 -from H1004 and H3899] Ephrathah, which art little to be among the thousands of Judah, out of thee shall one come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting.

Matthew 2:1 But (as) the Jesus (was) having-been-born in Bethlehem of-the Judea, in days of-Herod the King, behold, sorcerers from (sun)-risings came-to-be-alongside with-reference-to Jerusalem.

v2 Saying, Where is the (one) having-been-brought-forth king of-the Jews? For we-saw his star in the (sun)-rising, and we-came to-worship to-him.

v3 But Herod the king having-heard, he-was-disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.

v4 And having-gathered-together all the chief-priests and scribes of-the people, he-was-inquiring of them, where the Messiah is-being-born.

v5 But the (ones) said to-him, In Bethlehem of-the Judea:  for thus it-has-been-written-and-is-still-written through the prophet,

v6 And you Bethlehem, land of-Judah, you-are not-at-all least among the governors of-Judah, for out-of you will-come-out (one)-being-governor, one-who will-shepherd my people namely-the Israeli.

 

Jesus and the State of Israel (land) have already been “born”; therefore the “beginning of birth pains” in Matthew 24 (post 1948) now also may be seen as referring to the people of Israel being born, or better, “born from above”  in Messiah Yeshua.

Matthew 24:1 And having-gone-out the Jesus was-proceeding away-from the temple, and his disciples came-near to-show to-him the buildings of-the temple.

v2 But the Jesus said to-them:  Are-YOU not looking-at all these things? Amen I-am-saying to-YOU by-no-means might stone be-let-be here upon stone, which will not be-overthrown.

v3 But (as) he (was) sitting on the mountain of-the olives, the disciples came-near to-him-privately saying: You-say to-us, at-what-time will these-(things) be?  And what the sign of-thy presence and the complete-finish of the age?

v4 And the Jesus having-answered said to-them; YOU-be-looking lest someone might-lead YOU a-stray.

v5 For many will-come on my name saying:  I myself-am the Messiah; and they-will-lead-astray many.

v6 But YOU-will-be-about to-be-hearing-(of) wars and reports of-wars; YOU-be-seeing YOU-are not being-alarmed for it-is-essential all-things to-come-to-pass, BUT the finish is not-yet.

v7 For nation will-be-raised over nation and kingdom over kingdom; and famines and pestilences and earthquakes will-be according-to places.

v8 But all these-(things) (are) beginning of-birth-pains.

 

 

 

So now, at this time, Gentile Christians have an opportunity to be “midwives” to Israel and assist their delivery into life in Messiah Yeshua:

Romans 10:1 Brothers, on-the-one-hand the well-thinking of my heart and the petition to the God in-behalf-of the Israeli is with-reference-to salvation.
v2 For I-am-bearing-witness to-
them that they-are-having (a) zeal of-God, BUT not according-to thorough-knowledge; (Hosea 14:2-3)
v3 For
being-ignorant-of the righteousness of-the God, and seeking to-make-stand their-own righteousness, they-were not subjected to-the righteousness of-the God.


v4
For Messiah (is) finish of-law with-reference-to righteousness to-every (one) trusting.


v5 For
Moses is-writing the righteousness the (one) out-of the law, that the MAN having-done them will-himself-live in them. (Lev. 18:5)

 

Who hath heard this report? "Who trusted in our hearing?" @ vs16

v6 But the righteousness out-of trust is-saying thus: Might-you not say in your heart: Who will-ascend into the heaven? This is to-lead-down Messiah;
v7 Or: Who will-descend into the abyss? This is to-lead-up
Messiah out-of dead (ones).
v8 BUT what is-
it-saying? The saying is near you, in your mouth and in your heart;*the saying of-the trust which we-are-preaching is this; (Deut.30:12-14)

 

v9 That *if you-might-confess with your mouth Jehovah Jesus, and you-might-trust in your heart that the God raised him out-of dead (ones), you-will-be-saved;

(Cf. JAMES 5:15; *The Vow Of The Trust Will Save. Phil.2:9-11)
v10 For with-heart he-is-being-trusted with-reference-to righteousness, but*with-mouth he-is-being-confessed with-reference-to salvation.
v11 For the scripture is-saying:
Every one trusting on him will not be-disgraced.(Isa.28:16; 49:23)
v12
For (there) is not strict-order both of-Jew and of Greek. For the same Jehovah of-all, being-rich with-reference-to all*the (ones) calling-on him;

 

v13 *For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved.

(Joel 2:32; Phil.2:9-11; James 5:15)

 

v14 How therefore might-they-call-on (one) with-reference-to whom they-trusted not? But how will-they-trust of-whom they-heard not? But how will-they-hear separate-from (one) preaching?
v15 But how might-
they-preach if they-might not be-dispatched? Even-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written: As beautiful the feet of-the (ones) bringing-good-news-(of) good-things. (Isa. 52:7)

 

v16 BUT not all obeyed the good-news. For Isaiah is-saying: Lord who trusted in our hearing?
v17
So the trust (is) out-of hearing, but the hearing (is) through saying of-Messiah. (or 'of-God'?) (Isa.53:1)

 

Wow, talk about having our work cut out for us!  With God’s help (Mercy) is the only way…

 

Now seems a good time to bring the message to those in Judaism.  I think the group One For Israel does superior work in lovingly and intelligently presenting by Jews to Jews the Good News.

https://www.oneforisrael.org/

 

 

 


 

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Dec13-14, 2013; Jan 2-3, 2014, Dec 25-26, 2015;  Jan 13-14, 2017; Dec 21, 2018; Jan 10-11, 2020; Jan 1-2, 2021

Parashah Vayechi - וַיְחִי

"and he lived"
Torah portion:
Genesis 47:28 - 50:26

Haftarah portion:

1 Kings 2:1-12

Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 
Hebrews 11:21-22

1 Peter 1:3-9

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so

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Torah Portion: Gen. 48:19

"His seed shall become a multitude of nations"

Two House Theology and the "Lost Tribes"

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Articles/Two_House/two_house.html

by John Parsons

 

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In Zech.6:12 "temple" - הֵיכַל - haycahl - is translated by οἶκον -oikon in the Septuagint.

 

1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary (ναὸς - naos) of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling (οἰκεῖ - oikei) in YOU?"

 

Isaiah 57:15  "For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth [שֹׁכֵן  Strong's 7931; LXX: κατοικων] eternity, whose name is Holy:

I dwell  (אֶשְׁכֹּון) [Strong's 7931; no LXX] in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.

This is to say:

"I dwell in a high and holy place, but also I dwell with the broken and lowly of spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the crushed.”

 - This is God's definition of His "Two House" theology!

Reading past the Haftarah portion

@1Kings2:27, the fulfillment of YHVH’s change regarding Eli.  A lot of Messianics say that God does not change, but with Eli God indeed changed a “forever” promise to a “never” promise.

 Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion

The Gospel Stands by itself.  The Law & the Prophets help explain, BUT are not NECESSARY for SALVATION.

1 PETER 1:1 Peter (an) apostle of-Jesus Messiah to-chosen resident-aliens of-dispersion of-Pontus, of-Galatia, of-Cappadocia, of-Asia and of-Bithynia,

["to-chosen resident-aliens of-dispersion"; thus this speaks to Jewish (the chosen) believers (see next verse) in the Diaspora, as Gentile Christians would not be called "resident-aliens" there.  On the other hand, note that in 2:11 that two groups are addressed; "dwellers abroad AND resident aliens", wherein the former might be understood as Gentile Christians. Also, in Hebrews 11:1-15, we see that the Gentiles named Abel, Enoch, Noah, Moses, Abraham and Sarah all “confessed that they-are strangers and resident-aliens of the land”.

However, the book may be primarily addressed to Jewish Christians, although of course much still applies to Gentile Christian life in Messiah, wherein both Jewish and Gentile Christians are "one new man" in Messiah (compare Eph. ch2).]

 

v2 According-to knowledge-before of-God Father, in holiness of-spirit, with-reference-to obedience and sprinkling of-blood of-Jesus Messiah; may favor to-YOU and peace be-multiplied.

 

v3 Blessed the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Messiah, namely-the-one having-begotten us again according-to his much mercy with-reference-to (a) living hope through resurrection of-Jesus Messiah out-of dead(s).

v4 With-reference-to (an) inheritance imperishable and undefiled and unfading, having-been-kept-and-still-being-kept in (the) heavens with-reference-to YOU

v5 The (ones) being-protectively-guarded in power of-God through trust with-reference-to (a) salvation prepared to-be-uncovered in (the) last season.

v6 In which YOU-are-exulting, (a) little-bit just-now if it-is-essential having-been-grieved in Various trials,

v7 In-order-that the means-of-proving YOUR trust much-more-price [than] gold being-perished, but through fire being-proved, it (your trust) might-be-found with-reference-to laudation and glory and honor (price) in uncovering of-Jesus Messiah;

[note trials are an essential thing wherein the believers prove their trust.  These trials are not defined as only physical trials (physical pain)...]

v8 Whom not having-seen YOU-are-cherishing, with-reference-to whom just-now not seeing but trusting, YOU-are-exulting with-joy unspeakable and with-having-been-and-still-glorified.

v9 Obtaining-for-yourselves the finish of-the trust salvation of-souls.

[This is through trust - which is the work of God -see John 6:29]

 

[I think the following passage is very important concerning the "hierarchy" of the Law and the Prophets in relation to the Good-news of Messiah (the Gospel).]

v10 Concerning of-which salvation prophets sought-out and searched-out, the (ones) having-prophesied concerning of-the favor with-reference-to YOU,

v11 Searching with-reference-to whom or what-sort (of) season was-being-made-evident the spirit of-Messiah in them testifying-beforehand the sufferings with-reference-to Messiah and the glories after these-things.

v12 To-whom it-was-uncovered that not to-themselves but to-YOU they-were-ministering the-things, which now were-told to-YOU through the (ones) having-brought YOU good-news in Holy Spirit having-been-dispatched from heaven, with-reference-to which (things) angels are-desiring to-stoop-alongside.

[The Gospel - the "good-news" stands by itself. Yes, the Law and the Prophets help explain (the law prophesied about Jesus @Matt.11:13), and we should study them both.   BUT they are not necessary for Salvation.  It seems that often Messianics say that the Gospel cannot stand without the law and the prophets.   To me, this is akin to taking a tree and placing it upside down. The Root is Yeshua – Rev.22:16. His Word has primacy.  Noting that on the road to Emmaus the two disciples (first Christians, but not yet called Christians) were Jewish and likely lifelong "Torah Observant"; Jesus was not telling them that they needed "a Hebrew mindset" or Torah, as they already had it.  He was opening up the scriptures to them for the first time in their lives of studying them.  I think this points to the higher power of the Living Word and/or the Holy Spirit YHVH.]

 

v13 On-this-account having-girded-up the loins of YOUR intellects, being-sober, YOU-hope perfectly on the favor being-brought to-YOU in uncovering of Jesus Messiah.

[Trust is the work of God (Jn.6:29).  Trust comes through hearing, and hearing through the saying of Messiah (God, Jn.10:30; Rom.10:17). Therefore we study to show ourselves approved unto God (2 Tim.2:15)...thus as here " having-girded-up the loins of YOUR intellects".]

 

v14 As children of-obedience not configuring-yourselves to-the desires formerly in YOUR ignorance,

[IF 1 Peter is written to Hebrew Christians:  their former desire was to do the works of the law of Sinai according to their own desires.  Of course this would also speak to Gentile Christians (cf. Rom.9:24), whose former desires were different, but still not to be continued now. Both groups had fleshy desires.]

 

v15 BUT according-to the holy-(one) having-called YOU also YOU yourselves become holy in all conduct,

v16 For-the-reason-that it-has-been-written-and-is-still-written:  YOU-shall-be holy because I (am) holy.

[Again, this was first written to the Jew.  BUT: "To the Jew first - - AND to the Greek".]

 

v17 And if YOU-are-calling-on (a) Father the-one judging without-respect-to-persons according-to the work of-each, YOU-turnabout in fear the time of YOUR dwelling-abroad,

[again, physically -the Jewish believer, and spiritually - Jew and Gentile believers are currently "dwelling abroad" from YHVH in their physical bodies.]

 

v18 Knowing-absolutely that YOU-were not redeemed with-perishable-things, silver-coin or gold-objects, out-of YOUR aimless conduct given-over-from-(your)-father,

v19 BUT with-precious blood as of-a-lamb-sacrifice unblemished and without-spot, Messiah,

v20 On-the-one-hand having-come-to-be-known-before-and-still-known before casting-down of (the) world, on-the-other-hand having-been-manifested on last of-the times because-of YOU

v21 The (ones) through him trusting with-reference-to God the (one) having-raised him out-of dead(s) and having-given glory to-him, so-that YOUR trust and hope be with-reference-to God.

v22 Having-purified-and-still-purifying YOUR souls in the obedience of-the truth with-reference-to brotherly-love without-hypocrisy, YOU-cherish one-another out-of (the) heart earnestly,

v23 Having-been-begotten-again-and-still-begotten not out-of (a) perishable thing-sown BUT imperishable, through (the) living and remaining word of-God.

v24 For-the-reason-that all flesh as grass, and all its glory as flower of-grass; the grass was-dried-up, and the flower fell-away;

 

v25 But the saying of-Jehovah is-remaining into the age. But this is the saying namely-the good-news-having-been-brought with-reference-to YOU.

[This shows that even IF while some incorrectly think we can't trust the extant Hebrew or Greek texts, we know we can trust the saying of YHVH, which saying endures forever.  In this we see that the good-news (the Gospel) supersedes the law and the prophets.]

 

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 The echo chamber.

Hello?     Hello?     Hello?   

Do you hear - anything?

 

 

English - hear

LXX Greek ἄκουε

N.T. Greek - ἀκούω akouō

Hebrew - שְׁמַע  sh'mah

Spanish - ¡Escucha!

...and so forth.

 

"Hear Israel, Yahweh, our Elohim, Yahweh, is ONE."  Cf. Mark 12:29-31 - Deut. 6:4,5

 

Trust is the work of God. Jn.6:29

 

Trust comes by hearing the saying of-Messiah. (or 'of-God'?) Cf. Ro.10:17, Jn.10:30, Col.1:16-19

 

I trust. May God Help me with my lack of trust. Mk.9:24

 

Be still and know God. Ps.46:10

 

shhh...no words at all...a good place to be...

 

 

 

- Solace may be found in the echad of "shema" in Messiah.  In the quiet bewilderedness of God’s Love:  Who can be saved?  Me?  Jesus saves, even me. And you.  I trust, so help me, God.  With God all things are possible. The authentic light is already appearing. Jn.3:16,  Phil.2:9-11, Mk.9:24, 1Jn.2:8, Lu.18:26-27. 

Hear the love?  shhh...no words at all...a good place to be...

 

 

 

On another-different (heteros) hand, there is a sound of silence that is not good, the apathy of when people hear evil but don't speak against it.  And near this different silence, there is another-similar (allos) evil silence of when no one listens (1Jn.4:6), and in this the spirit is quenched.  This latter is not apathy/indifference, but rather the result of the fact of legends sought (2Tim.4:3-4), i.e. imposed - a cloak put on another.  The latter difference is worse than the former.

Echo:

Yet even in this cloak of dark lonely silence - isolation - solace may be found in the echad of "shema" in Messiah. A quiet bewilderedness of Love:  Who can be saved?  Me?  Jesus saves, even me. And you!?!  I trust, so help me, God.  With God all things are possible. The authentic light is already appearing. Jn.3:16,  Phil.2:9-11, Mk.9:24, 1Jn.2:8, Lu.18:26-27.

 

  Hear the love?

 

  shhh...no words at all...a good place to be...

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Hanukkah echos:

What a beautiful Hanukkah this was.

John 10:22 But the dedication(s) came-to-pass in the Jerusalem, and it-was winter.

v23 And the Jesus was-walking-around in the temple in the portico of-the Solomon.

 

Previously, Jesus had said that he was the true sanctuary of God:

 

John 2:19  "The Jesus answered and said to-them, YOU-break-down this sanctuary, and in three days I-shall-raise it.

v20 The Jews therefore said, In forty and six years this sanctuary was-built, and you yourself-will-raise it in three days?

v21 But that (one) was-saying concerning the sanctuary of-his body.

v22 When therefore he-was-raised out-of dead (ones) his disciples were-made-mindful that he-was-saying this to-them, and they-trusted the scripture and the word which the Jesus said."

 

And Jesus had already told them that he was the light of the world:

John 8:12  "Again therefore the Jesus spoke to-them, saying, I myself-am the light of-the world; the (one) following me will by-no-means walk-around in the darkness, BUT he-will-have the light of-the life."

 

So at the Dedication they want him to tell them if he is the Messiah, and he says I already told you, but you don't believe me.

John 10:24 "The Jews therefore encircled him, and they-were-saying to-him, Till at-what-time are-you-lifting-up our soul?  If you yourself-are the Messiah, you-say-(so) to-us with-boldness-of-speech.

v25 The Jesus answered to-them, I-said to-YOU, and YOU-are not trusting. The works which I myself-am: doing in the name of-my Father, these-(things) (are)-bearing-witness concerning me;"

 

One of his works that bore witness of him was when he stopped the temple service:

 

Mark 11:16 "And he-was not letting-be in-order-that any-one might-bring-through (an) article through the temple."

 

Then, with this background, Jesus tells them he is God:

John 10:30 "I and the Father are one."

and so,

v31  "The Jews therefore again bore stones in-order-that they-might-stone him."

What an un-happy bunch of Hanukkah celebrants!

 

Jesus specifically picked the time around the Dedication to contrastingly say "NO!  I AM the Light!  I AM the center of attention in the Lampstands,  I am better than the physical temple, its lampstands, or your little chanukkiyah, no matter how great and glorious they appear to you".

Jesus is the true Light of the naos/sanctuary.

 Jesus distinguished himself from the Dedication celebration, just as he made a distinction between the physical Temple and himself.

 

Again,

Mark 11:16 "And he-was not letting-be in-order-that any-one might-bring-through (an) article through the temple."

 

This was a physical act that foreshadowed what he did spiritually:

 

Matthew 27:51 "And behold the veil of-the sanctuary was-split into two, from from-above till below"

 

 

That veil was his flesh!

 

Hebrews 10:19-20  "Having therefore brothers, boldness-of-speech with-reference-to the entering-in of-the holy-ones in the blood of-Jesus,

Which (entering-in) he-dedicated for-us (a) way recently-slain and living, through the veil, this is his flesh,"

 

Therefore the veil is spiritual; and so too all the commandments regarding the veil and its related service.

 

The sanctuary of God is in the believer. It is important to see in this that Jesus stopped the physical Temple services (Mk.11:16, Jn.2:19-22, Mt.27:51, Heb.10:19-20) - and that includes stopping the physical temple service of a celebration/Dedication.

 

Living the spiritual life is more difficult than seeing it; believers often know there are things wrong with something and yet still participate in those things (e.g. Christmas, Hanukkah, Halloween, Easter).  There is no need to place a Chanukkiyah in front of the Lampstand in our hearts (1Cor.3:16). 

 

Shema! Now hear this!

Hebrews 13:10 "We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat."

 

This is such a critical verse to know:

1Corinthians 3:16   "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling in YOU?"  Again, this dictates that the Temple service (as at Heb.7:11)  has changed.  What a beautiful Light! What a peaceful place to be:

 

Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world."

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Recommended reading:

Pride and Pardox

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Articles/Etzem/etzem.html

Commentary by John Parsons

 

 

 

 

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Dec 6, 2013, Dec 26-27, 2014, Dec 19-20, 2015; Jan 6-7, 2017 & Dec 21-22, 2017; Dec 14-15, 2018; Jan 3-4, 2020: Dec 25-26, 2020

Parashah Vayigash וַיִּגַּשׁ

"and he drew near"

Torah portion:
Genesis 44:18 - 47:27
Haftarah portion:

Ezekiel 37:15 - 37:28
Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 
Ephesians 2:1-10

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so

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Another Shabbat.

May God draw near the Messianic assembly...

because it is often diverted upon the legends

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Be like Paul:

To Jews

1 Corinthians 9:20 And I-became to-the Jews as (a) Jew, in-order-that I-might-gain Jews; to-the (ones) under law as under law, not being myself under law, in-order-that I-might-gain the (ones) under law;

To Gentiles
v21 To-the (ones) without-law as without-law, not being without-law of-God BUT within-law of-Messiah, in-order-that I-might-gain the (ones) without-law;

Note: the Gentiles/nations did not even have the Mosaic Law, and Paul brought them the Gospel – the New Covenant through Jesus and the Law of God/Messiah.

v22 I-became weak to-the weak, in-order-that, I-might-gain the weak; I-have-become-and-still-am all-things to-the all, in-order-that in-any-event I-might-save some.
v23 But I-am-doing all-things because-of the good-news, in-order-that I-might-become (a) fellow-partner of-it.


v24 Are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that the (ones) running in-(a)-stadium on-the-one-hand they-are all running, on-the-other-hand one is-taking the prize? Thus YOU-be-running in-order-that YOU-might-apprehend.

 

 

Jesus was not an Essene.

John 7:14 But already, being-in-midst of-the feast, the Jesus ascended into the temple, and he-was-teaching.
15 And the Jews were-marvelling saying, How is this-(one) knowing-absolutely letters, not having-learned?

v16
The Jesus answered to-them and said, My doctrine is not mine, BUT of-the (one) having-sent me.

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Diverted upon the legends? Stop.

Seek God

Hebrew Roots FAQ's and Myths
http://web.archive.org/web/20170913191355/http://www.seekgod.ca/topichr.htm

This article brought up some good points about the legend of Hanukkah:

Sacrifices, Feasts, Celebrations
http://web.archive.org/web/20170214191801/http://www.seekgod.ca/hr/hrfaqs4a2.htm#2

 

More about Hanukkah Habakkuk Maccabees Faith

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\BIBLE\hanukkah_habakkuk_maccabees_faith.htm

Concerning Hanukkah, understand this:

Mark 11:16 "And he-was not letting-be in-order-that any-one might-bring-through (an) article through the temple."

That stopped the temple sacrifices....and so also the tradition of Hanukkah, as you have to carry oil in a vessel to the lamps.

 

The story about the oil IS A LEGEND.

Just Ask A Rabbi:

http://web.archive.org/web/20050414181710/http://jewish.com:80/askarabbi/askarabbi/askr622.htm

The Legend of Hanukkah

http://web.archive.org/web/20171008023141/http://www.seekgod.ca/legend.htm

 

2 Timothy 4:3 For (a) season will-be when they-will not tolerate the healthy teaching, BUT according-to their-own desires they-will-heap-on to-themselves teachers having-themselves the hearing itching,
4 And on-the-one-hand they-will-turn-back the hearing from the truth, on-the-other-hand they-will-be-
diverted upon the legends.

 

 

The Words in Paradise are unlawful (i.e. the Words in Paradise are above the Sinai law -?):

 

I was aware that Orthodox Jews cut the tzittzit off of a dead person's tallit at burial.  It did not occur to me that this act shows that they believe that the Sinai law does not last forever (Numbers 15:37-39).  Scripture of course confirms the limitations of the law, as here:

 

2 Corinthians 12:4 "How that he was caught up into Paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful (οὐκ ἐξὸν  g1832 ἔξεστι exesti) for a man to utter."

 So then there is a hierarchy of laws…

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Did Jesus wear a tallit/prayer shawl?

http://web.archive.org/web/20170214202731/http://www.seekgod.ca/hr/hrfaqs3c.htm#tal

Today there are Messianics, many of whom are former Christians that have come to the movement from the church, who are now unknowingly following the traditions established by Talmudic Judaism as they use the prayer shawls during services and to cover their heads while praying. Many believe by adopting these practices that they are more spiritual or close to God.

Scripture is clear regarding head coverings while praying:

1 Corinthians 11:3 But I-am-willing YOU to-have-known-and-still-know-absolutely that the Messiah is the head of-every man, but the man (is) head of-(a)-woman, but the God (is) head of-the Messiah.

v4 Every man praying or prophesying  having (something) down-over (the) head is-disgracing the head of-him.

v5 But every woman praying or prophesying with-the head uncovered-completely is-disgracing the head of-her; for it-is one and the same with-the (one) having-been-and-still-shaved.

v6 For if (a) woman is not covering-up-herself, also let-her-be-shearing-herself; but if shameful for-(a)-woman to-be-shearing-herself or to-be-shaving-herself let-her-be-covering-up-herself.

v7 For on-the one-hand (a) man is not being-indebted to-be-covering-up the head, existing (an) image and (a) glory of God; on-the-other-hand the woman is (a) glory of-man.

 

 

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In the Messianic Assembly, it is often "unspeakable" or “not permitted” to say that those under the law are not lawful:

 

2 Corinthians 12:4 How that he was caught up into Paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful (οὐκ ἐξὸν) for a man to utter.

 

2 Thessalonians 2:7 For the mystery of lawlessness (ἀνομίας anomias) doth already work: only there is one that restraineth now, until he be taken out of the way.
 2:8
And then shall be revealed the lawless (ἄνομος anomos) one, whom the Lord Jesus shall slay with the breath of his mouth, and bring to nought by the manifestation of his coming;


There's no easy related context to the above passages; they are just used here to show that (ἔξεστι exesti), (ἀνομίας anomias) and (ἄνομος anomos) are different Greek words.  So one could say (based on just these two passages) that 2 Cor.12:4 is not speaking anything in regards to "law", if that definition is derived from the Greek word νομος.

 

On the other hand, we are to love YHVH with all our intellect, so we should study and think this out.

 

A special kind of disobedience

Romans Ch. 11 explains that the Jews that reject Jesus are disobedient They may be "Torah observant", but they do not hear (Shema)  Jesus' Words

Those that follow the Sinai law yet reject Jesus/Yeshua as Messiah, are disobedient to the law of the spirit of the life in Messiah Jesus:

Romans 8:2 For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death.

In other words, those that are under the Sinai law are unlawful in regards to the law of Messiah. They are not hearing (Shema) HIM.

Moses and Elijah (representing the law and the prophets) were taken out of the picture;

And this is transformational

 

And God Said: YOU be hearing of him:

 

 

Matthew 17:1 And after six days the Jesus is-taking-along-with-himself the Peter and James and John his brother, and he-is-bringing them up into (a) high mountain privately.
v2 And he-was-transformed in-front of-them, and his face shone as the sun, but his garments-(himation) became white as the light;

[“transformed” is from μετεμορφώθη metemorphotha g3339, also the origin of English metamorphosis.]
v3 And behold, Moses and Elijah were-seen by-them speaking-together with him.
v4 But the Peter having-answered said to-the Jesus, Lord, it-is fine (for) us to-be here. If you-are-willing let-us-make here three booths; one for-
you, and one for-Moses, and one for-Elijah.
v5 Yet (as) he (was) speaking, behold, (a) cloud full-of-light overshadowed them: and behold, (a) voice out-of the cloud, saying,
This is my son, namely-the-(one) cherished, with whom I-thought-well: YOU-be-hearing of-him.
 

v8 But having-elevated their eyes they-saw no one unless the Jesus alone.

 

There is a great purpose to this disobedience, as far as it applies to Jews that are blinded by God to Yeshua the Messiah:

Romans 11:31 Thus these (Jews) also now disobeyed in-order-that by your mercy they themselves also might now have-mercy-bestowed.
v32 For the God shut-together all the (ones) with-reference-to
disobedience in-order-that he-might-have-mercy (on) all the (ones).


Study Romans ch 11 much.

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#NOTE_THIS_LOOK_AT_ROMANS_CH11,__July,_2015

Therein we see God's great mercy to the Jew and Gentile. The disobedient Jew that God blinds from seeing Jesus will be saved

 

However, Messianics that claim they are under the law should note the warning to the Hebrew Christians:

 

Hebrews 10:28 Some-one having-disregarded (a) law of-Moses, upon two or three witnesses if-dying-off separate-from pities;
v29 To-how-much of-worse vengeance are-YOU-thinking will-he-be-thought worthy, the (one) having-trodden-down
the Son of-the God and having-considered the blood of-the covenant, in which he-was-made-holy, common, and having-insulted-within the Spirit of-the favor?

 

 

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Romans ch. 11
v1 I-am-saying therefore, (has) the God pushed-away-from-himself his people? (No!) [The Greek text μή (pronounced “māy”) REQUIRES a negative answer.] May-it-not-come-to-pass; for I myself also am (an) Israelite, out-of seed of-Abraham, of-(the)-tribe of-Benjamin.
v2 The God (has) not pushed-away-from-himself his people whom he-came-to-know-before. Or are-YOU not knowing-absolutely what the scripture is-saying in (the history of) Elias, as he-is-interceding With-the God down-upon the Israeli?
v3 Lord, they-killed your prophets, they-demolished your altars, and-I myself-was-left-remaining alone and they-are-seeking my soul.
v4 BUT what is the divine-information saying to-him? I-have-left-behind to-myself seven-thousand men, they-who bent not knee to-the Baal.
v5 Thus therefore also in the now season (a) remnant has-come-to-pass-and-still-is of-favor according-to choice;
v6 But if by-favor, no-more out-of works, since the favor no-more is-becoming favor.
v7 What then? What Israel is-seeking-after, this it-attained not, but the choice attained; but the others were-petrified,
v8 Even-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written: The God gave to-them (a) spirit of-compunction, eyes not to-be-looking and ears not to-be-hearing, till of-the today day.
v9 And David is-saying: Let their table become into (a) snare and into (a) hunting and into (an) entrapment and into (a) repayment for-them,
v10 Let their eyes be-made-dark (so as) not to-be-looking, and you-bend-completely their back through every-(thing).
v11 I-am-saying therefore, (Have) they-slipped in-order-that they-might-fall? (No!) May-it not come-to-pass; BUT by-their offence the salvation to-the Gentiles, with-reference-to to-provoke them to-jealousy.
v12 But if their offence (is) riches of-(a)-world and their inferiority (is) riches of-nations, in-how-much more their fulness.
v13 But I-am-saying to-YOU to-the Gentiles; On as-much-as on-the-one-hand therefore I myself-am (an) apostle of-nations, I-am-glorifying my ministry,
v14 If-by-any-means I-shall-provoke-to-jealousy of-my flesh and I-might-save some out-of them.
v15 For if the casting-off of-them (is) reconciliation of-(a)-world, what the taking-near if not life out-of dead (ones)?
v16 But if the firstfruit (is) holy, also the lump; and if the root (is) holy, also the branches.
v17 But if some of the branches were-broken-out, but you being (a) wild-olive-tree yourself-were-grafted-in among [εν  - en - Strong's G1722] them and you-became (a) fellow-partner of-the root (and?) of-the fatness of-the olive-tree,

 

[note, The Jews that believe in Messiah Jesus are the choice of Israel.  Some Jewish branches are broken out, some Jewish branches are blinded, and some wild Gentile branches are grafted in among the Jewish branches that trust in Messiah Yeshua.  It is very important to LOGICally understand that Gentile believers are not grafted into unbelieving Israel but rather are grafted in AMONG the remnant that trusts in Jesus as Messiah…and - possibly - also among the Jews that believe in God, but are blinded by God to seeing Jesus as Messiah. Jesus is the Root of Jesse (Romans 15:12; Rev. 22:16), i.e. YHVH Yeshua/Jesus is also the supportive root of the Israel that he blinded.

I go back and forth on this a little: On the one hand, The blinded to Messiah Yeshua believing in YHVH Jews are still in the Olive Tree, but remain “frozen” (petrified). On the other hand, I wonder how Jews that do not believe in Jesus (even if that blindness is from God) could be in the body of Messiah. For me, this is resolved with an understanding of the “redemption-back” quality of our Propitiatory, Yeshua the Messiah, and that Yeshua was, is, and shall be.  That is, Yeshua’s sacrifice “covers” or retroactively “redeems-back” the sins of the Jews that God blinded to seeing Yeshua as Messiah.  They are in the future saved, and this is in the Eternal Yeshua Messiah (see the Rom.11:26 prophecy).  So if they are “in Messiah” in the future, then, as Messiah is eternal Heb.13:8), they are “safe” now in Messiah.  Yes, they will be resurrected and look on Messiah and be given a heart of flesh and be “saved”, but for now, they are safe in God’s plan. And of course their safety is in Messiah’s Righteousness only.  I think perhaps we should not get high-minded if we cannot, in our present minds, perfectly align the One New Man/Body of Messiah of Eph. ch 2 & ch5 with this Olive tree.

Please see the note Understand that the New Covenant "cuts" both ways:

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#Redemption_back_NT_cuts_both_ways


Cont Romans 11:18 You-be not boasting-against the branches; but if you-are-boasting-against (them), you yourself-are not bearing the root BUT the root you.
v19 You-will-say therefore: Branches were-broken-out in-order-that I myself-might-be-grafted-in.
v20 Rightly: they-were-broken-out by-the distrust, but you yourself-have-stood-and-still-are-standing by-the trust. You-be not having-an-opinion-of high-things, BUT you-be-fearing-for-yourself;
v21 For if the God spared not of-the branches according-to nature, neither will-he-spare of-you.
v22 See therefore graciousness and severity of-God: on-the-one-hand on the (ones) having-fallen severity, on-the-other-hand on you graciousness of God, if you-might-continue in-the graciousness, since you yourself also will-be-chopped-away,

 

Note: It is critical to continue – trusting – in the graciousness of God.


v23 But also-those, if they-might not continue in-the distrust, they-will-be-grafted-in; for the God is powerful to-graft them in again.
v24 For if you yourself-were-chopped-away out-of the wild-olive-tree according-to nature and from nature you-were-grafted-in into [εις - Strong's G1519 - eis] (a) cultivated-olive, by-how-much rather these, the (ones) according-to nature, will-be-grafted-in to-their-own olive-tree.

Gentiles are indeed grafted in into - a cultivated olive tree, which differs from the broken out branches in vs17. Is this tree Israel? Note in vs 17 there is “the olive tree” whereas in vs24 there is “a cultivated olive tree” and “their own olive tree.  Are there two olive trees in vs24? If so, do they correspond to the two olive trees of Rev.ch11 and/or Zech.ch4?  Or is this cultivated tree the tree of life? The Tree of Life is the Messiah.  Indeed the Body of Messiah is a GREAT mystery (Eph.5:32).   while Gentile believers are grafted among the branches of Israel - which may include blinded/petrified branches – in among the vinyard of Israel,  moreover we are grafted into the Tree of life of Yeshua/Jesus, the holy firstfruit of the entire vinyard.

 

This is discussed in further detail at Parashah Beshalach:

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#Parashah_Beshalach


cont. Romans 11:25
For I-am not willing (for) YOU to-be-being-ignorant brothers, (of) this mystery, in-order that YOU-might not be prudent in yourselves, that petrifaction has-come-to-pass-and-still-is from part to-the Israeli, until of-which (time) the fulness of-the Gentiles might-come-in,
v26
And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written: The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob.
v27
And this (is) the covenant from me to-them, at-the-time-that I-might-remove-for-myself their sins.
v28 On-the-one-hand enemies according-to the good-news because-of YOU, on-the-other-hand cherished (ones) according-to the choice because-of the fathers;
v29
For the bestowed-favors and the calling of-the God (are) unregrettable.
v30
For as-altogether YOU yourselves at-one-time disobeyed the God, but now YOU-had-mercy-bestowed in-the disobedience of-these.
v31
Thus these also now disobeyed in-order-that by your mercy they themselves also might now have-mercy-bestowed.

[Shema “Gentile Christians: Love your neighbor as yourself...you are grafted-in AMONG these branches, i.e. they are our closest neighbors]
v32 For the God shut-together all the (ones) with-reference-to disobedience in-order-that he-might-have-mercy (on) all the (ones).
v33 O depth of-God's riches and wisdom and knowledge; as unsearchable his sentences and untraceable his ways.
v34 For who came-to-know (the) mind of Jehovah? Or who became his fellow-counsellor?
v35 Or who gave-before to-him, and it-will-be-repaid to-him?
v36 Because out-of him and through him and with-reference-to him (are) the all-things; to-him (be) the glory with-reference-to the ages: Amen.
 

This fits beautifully with this week’s New Testament reading:

Ephesians 2:1 And YOU being dead in YOUR offences and sins,
v2 In which (sins) at-one-time
YOU-walked-around according-to the age of this world, according-to the ruler of-the authority of-the air, of-the spirit namely-the (one) now operating among the sons of-the disobedience;
v3 Among whom
we ourselves were also all at-one-time turned-about in the desires of our flesh, doing the wills of-the flesh and of-the intellects, and we-were by-nature children of-wrath even as the others;

Both Jews and Gentiles were disobedient and subject to God’s wrath before the Good News of the New Covenant.
v4 But the God being rich in mercy, because-of his much charity (with) which he cherished us,
v5 And
we being dead (ones) in-the offences he-made-(us)-alive-together with-the Messiah,--by-favor YOU-are having-been-and-still-are-saved,--
v6
And he-raised-(us)-together and he-seated-(us)-together in the heavenly (places) in Messiah Jesus,
v7 In-order-that he-might-demonstrate in the ages namely-the (ones) coming-on
the surpassing riches of his favor in graciousness on us in Messiah Jesus.
v8  
For by-the favor YOU-are having-been-and-still-are-saved through trust; and this not out-of YOU, of-God the gift;

v9 Not out-of works, in-order-that some-one might not boast.

v10 For of-him we-are (a) thing-made having-been-created in Messiah Jesus on good works, to-which the God prepared-before (us?)  in-order-that we-might-walk-around in them.

-"on" = on the works of Messiah - not "out of your own works" as per vs9

v11 On-this-account YOU-be-having-in-memory that at-one-time YOU the Gentiles in flesh, the (ones) being-said (to be) uncircumcision by the (one) being-said (to be) circumcision in flesh made-by-hand,

v12 That YOU-were in that season separate-from Messiah, having-been-and-still-alienated of-the citizenship of-the Israeli and strangers of-the covenants of-the promise, not having hope and (ones) without God in the world.

This is the now:

v13 But at-this-instant in Messiah Jesus YOU, the (ones) at-one-time being far (away), YOU-became near in the blood of-the Messiah.

v14 For he himself is our peace, the (one) having-made the both (places) one, even having-broken-down the midst-wall of-the fencing-in, the enmity, in his flesh

-both places = the holy place and the holy of holies

v15 Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments in decrees, in-order-that he-might-create the two in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,

"the two" - Jew and Gentile

v16 And he-might-reconcile-in-full the both (Jews and Gentiles) in one body to-the God through the cross, having-killed the enmity in it;

v17 And having-come he-himself-brought-good-news [εὐηγγελίσατο, i.e. the Gospel], peace to-YOU to-the (ones) far and peace to-the (ones) near;

"the ones far"= gentiles, "the ones near" = Jews.  Jesus brought the Gospel...they already had the Law.  The Gospel supersedes the law.  As John Parsons states "Yeshua was not the second coming of Moses!"

v18 Because through him we-are-having the leading-near, the both in one Spirit to the Father.

v19 So therefore YOU-are no-more strangers and dwellers-abroad, BUT YOU-are fellow-citizens of-the holy-places and of-(the)-household of-the God,
v20 Having-been-built-up on the foundation of-the apostles and prophets,
Messiah Jesus being chief-corner of-it,

-Romans 9:31-32 - Jesus is also the stone of stumbling

v21 In whom all building-up being-fitted-together is-growing into (a) holy sanctuary in Jehovah,
v22
in whom YOU yourselves also are-being-built-together into (a) residence of-the God in spirit.

(compare: Revelation 21:14 And the city-wall of-the city having twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of-the twelve apostles of-the lamb.)

 

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Galatians 1: 11-12 “For I want you to know, brethren, that the Gospel which was proclaimed and made known by me is not man's gospel, for indeed I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came to me through a revelation by Jesus Christ.”
This is saying this Gospel is not man's gospel and man did not teach it to Paul;

it is not saying that the Gospel should not be taught, or cannot be taught... 

 

 

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The Temple of Ezekiel

http://www.ldolphin.org/ezektmp.html

 

The question arises:

"So what happens when they start doing blood sacrifices, Where does that put Yeshua?

And are we believers in Yeshua supposed to participate of these burnt offerings?"

 

For those one/echad in Messiah as per Eph.ch5;

Galatians 5:9 "(A) little leaven is-leavening the total lump."

The Veil is rent -Mt.27:51.  The Veil is His flesh -Heb.10:19-20.  The sanctuary (NAOS) of God is in you - 1Cor.3:16. The priesthood has changed -Heb.7:12.  "We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat" - Hebrews 13:10 Throw out the maidservant (i.e. the Sinai Covenant) -Gal. 4:24,30. Yeshua's sacrifice was once, for all -Heb.10:12.  We are made perfect by this one sacrifice and do not need any other. -Perfect-Heb.10:14.  The veil is spiritual, so then it follows that all the commandments relating to the veil are spiritual -Heb.10:19-20; We are told not to commit spiritual adultery -Rom.7:1-6, Heb.10:29-39.

 

And of course nothing here says that a "third" temple should not or will not be built...

Certainly we are trusting that God will do what He has said He will do (Jn.6:29,Ro.11:26,28)...

 

The fun or gold nuggets are found in learning about these things.

 

 There is certainly a lot for us to ponder, learn and lean on. It is all sort of shadowy (1Cor.13:12), and my thinking and questions are as such:

Jesus prophesied the destruction of the 2nd temple (Mk.11:16, 13:2) - so the destruction of the 2nd temple was God ordained.

A "3rd" physical temple - if built, is built by man's vanity ("the bricks are fallen, but we will rebuild with hewn stone" -Isa.9:10).

 Yet again Jesus apparently (?) destroys this third temple (Zech.14:4) and later says build the 4th temple (Ps.127:1 - not a product of man's vanity).

Meanwhile there is a heavenly ark of the covenant in the sanctuary (naos) in heaven (Rev.11:19).

 

There is presently an existing "third temple" (or rather; NAOS, sanctuary):

1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary (ναὸς - naos) of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling ( οἰκεῖ - oikei) in YOU?"

 

There will be animal sacrifices in the fourth temple (Eze.43:18 - 46:24).  Apparently this is necessary but note that we are changed incorruptible prior to this at the last trump (1Cor.15:52), so the rod of iron the Messiah has is not for us that are the body of Messiah...he isn't going to beat himself...

It comes to mind that the Apostle Paul said he would do whatever it took to lead Jews to Messiah (1Corinthians 9:20-23).  In that, we (Gentiles that trust in Jesus) may have a role in a fourth physical temple, but I'm not seeing that role within the third physical temple.

 

In the new heaven and earth, there is no "seen" sanctuary in the descending New Jerusalem, for God and the Lamb are the sanctuary (as even now @ 1 Cor.3:16 & noting that Paul @ the third heaven did not know if he was in or out of his (?) body -2Cor.12:2-3).

 

In the new heaven and earth, does there remain a heavenly sanctuary?

 

 And does New Jerusalem "sit" on (i.e. add to or bury/destroy) the "old" Jerusalem (that has the fourth temple (ἱερός hierós, hee-er-os) and sanctuary (ναός naós, nah-os) that Jesus/Yeshua "builds", or is New Jerusalem in addition to the "old-Jesus-rebuilt" Jerusalem?  Is there a glory cloud that accompanies New Jerusalem that "buries" or covers the physical temple so that it cannot be seen?

 

What is the relationship of Mt. Moriah and Mt. Zion to these temples?

 

And is the new heaven an additional heaven to the existing heavens of God?  - Yeshua is the beginning and the end; He (YHVH Yeshua) created time, for instance.  So if we are IN Messiah Yeshua - echad in His Body - we now "participate" in this beginning.  In the beginning was the Word, so too, in the end.  So - our sacrifices now, at this time, may (should?) reflect this future of a new heaven and earth {past the jots and tittles}.

 

Hebrews 13:10 We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat.

v11 For of-which living-creatures the blood concerning sin is-being-brought-in into the holy-places through the chief-priest, of-these the bodies are-being-burned-(up) without the encampment.

v12 On-this-account Jesus also, in-order-that he-might-make-holy the people through his-own blood, he-suffered without the gate.

v13 Furthermore-now let-us-be-going-out to him without the encampment, bringing his reproach.

v14 For we are not having here (a) remaining city, BUT we-are-seeking-after the (one) future.

v15 Through him therefore let-us-be-bringing-up (a) sacrifice of-acclaim through all (time) to-the God, this is fruit of-lips confessing to his name.

v16 But of-the doing-well and participation YOU-be not forgetting; for with-sacrifices such-as-these the God is-being-well-pleased.

 

These things are wonderful to think on, with Yeshua seen in the midst of the Lampstands (Zech.3:8, Rev.1:13), and while considering the full spectrum of His light.   I'm also hopeful that Jesus will make all this as simple for us (Ro.12:3) as for past-the-cross-Thomas: (paraphrasing Jn.20:27 -) "Hey Thomas, come inside me (The Real Sanctuary Heb.10:19-20) and trust, let's go, I've got things to do." Shalom

 

Related info:

Here, a mention of memorial sacrifices by John Parsons

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/Summer_Holidays/Tishah_B_Av/The_Temple/the_temple.html

 

A good look at Ezekiel's Temple and Jerusalem and New Jerusalem.  This was linked in the above article.  We may put too much emphasis on today's physical Jerusalem. 

http://www.ldolphin.org/ezektmp.html

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Many seek to go to Jerusalem to pray at the Western Wall...but Jesus, while in Jerusalem, certainly prayed elsewhere...

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 It's beginning to look a lot like Christ-mass ... is pagan!

'tis the season to be jolly of folly:

Should a Christian celebrate Christmas?

Is Christmas pagan?

 

The Origin Of Christmas
http://www.lasttrumpetministries.org/tracts/tract3.html

 

The True Meaning Of Christ-Mass
http://www.lasttrumpetministries.org/tracts/tract4.html
 

The Two Babylons

or The Papal Worship
Proved to be the Worship of Nimrod and His Wife

http://philologos.org/__eb-ttb/
By the Late Rev. Alexander Hislop
First published as a pamphlet in 1853— expanded in 1858

Chapter III
Festivals

Section I. Christmas and Lady-day
http://philologos.org/__eb-ttb/sect31.htm

 

Encycopaedia Britannica, 1910, vol 6, "Christmas"
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/31447/31447.txt

The specific article under "Christmas" from the Encyclopaedia is reproduced here:

Christmas entry in Encyclopaedia Britannica 1910

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\christmas-enclycopaedia-1910-.htm

In the time of Jesus' ministry on earth, Christ-mass was what we now know as Saturnalia. Of course, you can put lipstick on a pig…but it's still a pig.

 

2 Timothy 4:3 For (a) season will-be when they-will not tolerate the healthy teaching, BUT according-to their-own desires they-will-heap-on to-themselves teachers having-themselves the hearing itching,
4 And on-the-one-hand they-will-turn-back the hearing from the truth, on-the-other-hand they-will-be-diverted upon the legends.

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Haftarah Portion

Ezekiel 37:15 The word of Jehovah came again unto me, saying,

[The Word of YHVH is the one/echad visible image of the one/echad YHVH ELOHIM. Or, if it is easier to understand, this is Jesus in the Old Testament.]
16 And thou, son of man, take thee one stick, and write upon it, For Judah, and for the children of Israel his companions: then take another stick, and write upon it, For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim, and for all the house of Israel his companions:
17 and join them for thee one to another into one stick, that they may become one in thy hand.
18 And when the children of thy people shall speak unto thee, saying, Wilt thou not show us what thou meanest by these?
19 say unto them, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I will take the stick of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the tribes of Israel his companions; and I will put them with it, even with the stick of Judah, and make them one stick, and they shall be one in my hand.
20 And the sticks whereon thou writest shall be in thy hand before their eyes.
21 And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I will take the children of Israel from among the nations, whither they are gone, and will gather them on every side, and bring them into their own land:
22 and I will make them one nation in the land, upon the mountains of Israel; and one king shall be king to them all; and they shall be no more two nations, neither shall they be divided into two kingdoms any more at all;

(↑this we see fulfilling since May 1948, a Land Born In A Day)

(↓this is not yet fulfilled in Israel)
23 neither shall they defile themselves any more with their idols, nor with their detestable things, nor with any of their transgressions; but I will save them out of all their dwelling-places, wherein they have sinned, and will cleanse them: so shall they be my people, and I will be their God.
24 And my servant David shall be king over them; and they all shall have one shepherd: they shall also walk in mine ordinances, and observe my statutes, and do them.
25 And they shall dwell in the land that I have given unto Jacob my servant, wherein your fathers dwelt; and they shall dwell therein, they, and their children, and their children's children, for ever: and David my servant shall be their prince for ever.

("they shall dwell therein, they, and their children, and their children's children…" - noting that beginning in 1948, three generations are now in the land )
26 Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them; it shall be an everlasting covenant with them; and I will place them, and multiply them, and will set my sanctuary in the midst of them for evermore. (Jer. 31:31  - “a new covenant”)
27 My tabernacle also shall be with them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
28 And
the nations shall know that I am Jehovah that sanctifieth Israel, when my sanctuary shall be in the midst of them for evermore.

God is using ISRAEL to show His Glory to the nations/gentiles.  This is hopeful to the Jew first, and to the Gentile.

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As these questions continue to arise in the "Messy-antic" community....

Regarding Paul's "Whatever it takes, even if that means Torah Observance”

1 Corinthians 9:16 "For if I-might-be-bringing-good-news, it-is not (a) boast for-me; for necessity is-being-laid-on to-me; for woe it-is to-me if I-might not be-bringing-good-news. v17 For if willingly I-am-practising this, I-am-having reward; but if unwillingly, I-have-been-and-still-am-trusted administration-of-the-household. v18 What therefore is my reward?  In-order-that bringing-good-news I-might-place the good-news without-expense, with-reference-to not to-use-fully my authority in the good-news. v19 For being free out-of all (men) I-enslaved myself to-all (men), in-order-that I-might-gain the many-more;

v20 And I-became to-the Jews as (a) Jew, in-order-that I-might-gain Jews; to-the (ones) under law as under law, not being myself under law, in-order-that I-might-gain the (ones) under law; v21 To-the (ones) without-law as without-law, not being without-law of-God BUT within-law of-Messiah, in-order-that I-might-gain the (ones) without-law; v22 I-became weak to-the weak, in-order-that, I-might-gain the weak; I-have-become-and-still-am all-things to-the all, in-order-that in-any-event I-might-save some. v23 But I-am-doing all-things because-of the good-news, in-order-that I-might-become (a) fellow-partner of-it."

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Thoughts regarding Paul's "Nazarite Vow",

Note in Acts 21:27 that Paul did not complete this vow...in fact he was prevented from being Torah observant by Torah observant Jews! (They kicked him out of the Temple (21:30), which prevented him from bringing the required sin-offering, burnt-offering, trespass-offering and wave offering sacrifices to the priest as detailed in Num. 6:10-20).  Paul did not repeat the vow, but was sent by night under Roman guard to Ceasarea (Acts 23:31). And of course, Paul did not need any vow or sacrifice since the sacrifice of Jesus. ..............because................”Sacrifice and Offering YOU willed NOT”...(Ps 40:6, Heb.10:5).  After not fulfilling his vow, Jesus appeared again to Paul (Acts 22:11) and told him to be of good courage.  Jesus is the lawgiver..."You have heard it said...but I say unto you." @Matt.ch5.  There's no condemnation for those trusting in Yeshua (Rom.8:1).  The Law (Moses) and the Prophets (Elijah) have been taken out of the picture: "You be hearing of Him!" (Matt.17:1-5). Shabbat Shalom!

 

On "lawlessness": 

Hebrews 7:11 "If on-the-one-hand therefore perfectness was through the Levitical priestly-office, for upon it the people has-been-given-and-still-is given-the-law*, what need still (a) different priest to-be-standing-up according-to the arrangement of-Melchisedec and (he is) to-be-being-said not according-to the arrangement of-Aaron?"

*-- That is; Upon the Levitical priesthood, ALL that law was given.

No Mosaic Priesthood = no Mosaic law. 

Galatians 3:19 "Therefore what (is) the law? It-was added for-sake-of the transgressions, UNTIL the seed *might-come* to-whom it-has-been-and-still-is-promised, having-been-ordered through messengers, in hand of-a-mediator."

Ephesians 2:17 And *having-come* he-himself-brought-good-news [εὐηγγελίσατο, i.e. the Gospel], peace to-YOU to-the (ones) far and peace to-the (ones) near;

 

Yet there is a day of rest remaining for the people of God (Heb.4:9); therefore, logically (in Word/logos) there is yet a law remaining, and this is the law of Messiah (Heb. 7:12, 8:2; Mk.12:29-31; Jn.15:10,12).  This is the now: our work is our trust in Yeshua (John 6:29). Yeshua is our Sabbath rest:

Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world."

Hebrews 4:9 "So a-resting-as-on-the-Sabbath is-being-left behind for-the people of-the God. v10 For the (one) having-gone-in into his rest he himself also rested from his works, as-altogether the God from his own. v11 Let-us-be-diligent therefore to-go-in into that rest, in-order-that some-one might not fall in the same copy of-the disobedience." 

Those outside the law of Messiah are lawless, even if Sinai-Torah observant.  There is a great purpose to this disobedience, as far as it applies to Jews that are blinded to Yeshua the Messiah (Romans 11:31). However, to those that sort of claim a Christ/Messiah, yet deny the "tetelestai moment" of the cross, i.e. the deity of Yeshua, a warning is found @Heb.10:29.

 

----Galatians 5:1 "To-the freedom Messiah made us free; YOU-be-standing-firm therefore and YOU-be not being again held-in (a) yoke of-slavery." 

Shabbat (@Heb.4:3) Shalom!

 

 

 

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Nov 29-30, 2013; Dec 19-20, 2014, Dec 11-12, 2015; Dec 30-31, 2016;

 Dec 15-16, 2017; Dec 7-8, 2018; Dec 27-28, 2019; Dec 18-19, 2020

Parashah Miketz   מִקֵּץ

Parashah Miketz   מִקֵּץ

"at the end of"
Torah portion:
Genesis 41:1 - 44:17

Haftarah portion:

1 Kings 3:4 - 4:1
Zech. 2:10 - 4:7 (we read to the end of ch4) (holiday)


Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 
Romans 10:1-13

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so

 

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The Vow Of the Trust Will Save*

 

James 5:15 And *the vow of-the trust will-save the (one) being-fatigued, and the Lord will-raise him, and-if he-might-be having-done-and-still-is-doing sins it-will-be-forgiven to-him.

 

Romans 10:1 Brothers, on-the-one-hand the well-thinking of my heart and the petition to the God in-behalf-of the Israeli is with-reference-to salvation.
v2 For I-am-bearing-witness to-
them that they-are-having (a) zeal of-God, BUT not according-to thorough-knowledge; (Hosea 14:2-3)
v3 For
being-ignorant-of the righteousness of-the God, and seeking to-make-stand their-own righteousness, they-were not subjected to-the righteousness of-the God.


v4
For Messiah (is) finish of-law with-reference-to righteousness to-every (one) trusting.


v5 For
Moses is-writing the righteousness the (one) out-of the law, that the MAN having-done them will-himself-live in them. (Lev. 18:5)

 

Who hath heard this report? "Who trusted in our hearing?" @ vs16

v6 But the righteousness out-of trust is-saying thus: Might-you not say in your heart: Who will-ascend into the heaven? This is to-lead-down Messiah;
v7 Or: Who will-descend into the abyss? This is to-lead-up
Messiah out-of dead (ones).
v8 BUT what is-
it-saying? The saying is near you, in your mouth and in your heart;*the saying of-the trust which we-are-preaching is this; (Deut.30:12-14)

 

v9 That *if you-might-confess with your mouth Jehovah Jesus, and you-might-trust in your heart that the God raised him out-of dead (ones), you-will-be-saved;

(JAMES 5:15; *The Vow Of The Trust Will Save. Phil.2:9-11)
v10 For with-heart he-is-being-trusted with-reference-to righteousness, but*with-mouth he-is-being-confessed with-reference-to salvation.
v11 For the scripture is-saying:
Every one trusting on him will not be-disgraced.(Isa.28:16; 49:23)
v12
For (there) is not strict-order both of-Jew and of Greek. For the same Jehovah of-all, being-rich with-reference-to all*the (ones) calling-on him;

 

v13 *For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved.

(Joel 2:32; Phil.2:9-11; James 5:15)

 

v14 How therefore might-they-call-on (one) with-reference-to whom they-trusted not? But how will-they-trust of-whom they-heard not? But how will-they-hear separate-from (one) preaching?
v15 But how might-
they-preach if they-might not be-dispatched? Even-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written: As beautiful the feet of-the (ones) bringing-good-news-(of) good-things. (Isa. 52:7)

 

v16 BUT not all obeyed the good-news. For Isaiah is-saying: Lord who trusted in our hearing?
v17
So the trust (is) out-of hearing, but the hearing (is) through saying of-Messiah. (or 'of-God'?) (Isa.53:1)


v18 BUT I-am-saying, (have)
they not heard? Yea-therefore: Their utterance went-out into all the earth, and their sayings into the limits of-the inhabited-earth.

(Psalm 19:4 - the Gospel has been preached via God's astronomy/zodiac;  this is NOT astrology.)
v19 BUT I-am-saying, Came
Israel not to-know? First Moses is-saying: I myself-will-provoke YOU to-jealousy over (a) not nation, over (a) nation without-understanding I-will-exasperate YOU. (Deut. 32:21)
v20 But Isaiah is-assuming-boldness and he-is-saying: I-was-found by-the (ones) not seeking me, I-became revealed to-the (ones) not questioning me. (Isa.65:1)
v21 But to the Israeli he-is-saying: I-out-stretched my hands the total day to (a) people disobeying and contradicting.   (Isa.65:2)
Mercy!
Romans 11:1 I-am-saying therefore, (has) the God pushed-away-from-himself his people? (No!) May-it-not-come-to-pass; for I myself also am (an) Israelite, out-of seed of-Abraham, of-(the)-tribe of-Benjamin

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The tradition of Hanukkah starts at sundown: Dec 22, 2019

Torah portion:

Numbers 7:30-41

Haftarah portion:

Zechariah 2:13 - 4:7

Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 
 John 8:12, 10:22-39

There are a lot of scriptures that apply. We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so

 

Why we are not lighting a Chanukkiyah this year at Hanukkah:

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\BIBLE\hanukkah_habakkuk_maccabees_faith.htm

Jesus is the true Light of the naos/sanctuary.

 

 Jesus distinguished himself from the Dedication celebration, just as he made a distinction between the physical Temple and himself.

 

Mark 11:16 "And he-was not letting-be in-order-that any-one might-bring-through (an) article through the temple."

It is important to see that Jesus stopped the Temple services (Mk.11:16, Jn.2:19-22) - and that includes stopping the physical temple service of a post-Sinai law celebration/Dedication. Understanding that Jesus was just there, as the scripture states, saves us the unnecessary step of second-guessing if Jesus was involved in the Dedication somehow.  With the big picture of the entire Temple service stopping and changing, that becomes a moot point.   And as he stopped the Temple service, then certainly, Jesus did not mean to extend this legalism of Hanukkah.  Again, as is noted, but I think are not fully seen, (and if you receive anything from this discussion, may it be this):

Jesus specifically picked the time around the Dedication to contrastingly say "NO!  I AM the Light!  I AM the center of attention in the Lampstands,  I am better than the physical temple lampstands, or your little Chanukkiyahs, no matter how great and glorious they appear to you".  Of course that is paraphrasing commentary of these scriptures:

 

John 8:12  "Again therefore the Jesus spoke to-them, saying, I myself-am the light of-the world; the (one) following me will by-no-means walk-around in the darkness, BUT he-will-have the light of-the life."

 

John 10:24 "The Jews therefore encircled him, and they-were-saying to-him, Till at-what-time are-you-lifting-up our soul?  If you yourself-are the Messiah, you-say-(so) to-us with-boldness-of-speech.

v25 The Jesus answered to-them, I-said to-YOU, and YOU-are not trusting. The works which I myself-am doing in the name of-my Father, these-(things) (are)-bearing-witness concerning me;"

 

Mark 13:2 "And the Jesus having-answered he-said to-him, Are-you-looking-at these great buildings? By-no-means might-let-be stone on stone which might (not) [by-no-means] be-overthrown."

 

Note that at the Dedication/Hanukkah, Jesus said that he had already told them who he was (@Jn.8:12). Jesus then told them that he was God, and they wanted to stone him to death for blasphemy.  Such a happy Hanukkah that was:

John 10:30 I and the Father are one.

John 10:31 The Jews therefore again bore stones in-order-that they-might-stone him.

 Not so happy of a Hanukkah.

Jesus is the Light in the Christian assemblies:

Revelation 1:13 "And in the midst of-the lampstands (one) like (a) son of-MAN, having-been-and-still-clothed-in (a garment) to-the-feet and having-been-and-still-girded-around at the breasts (with a) belt [girdle] made-of-gold;"

v20 The mystery of-the seven stars which you-saw on my right (hand), and the seven lampstands, namely-the (ones) made-of-gold. The seven stars they-are messengers of-the seven assemblies, and the lampstands they-are the seven assemblies.

 

Living the spiritual life is more difficult than seeing it; some days a chanukkiah is in front of the Lampstand in our hearts (1Cor.3:16) - and so here we are.  Never-the-less, it is a good place to be as we work out our salvation.  This is such a critical verse to know:

1 Corinthians 3:16   "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling in YOU?"  Again, this dictates that the Temple service (as at Heb.7:11)  has changed.  What a beautiful Light!

In sum

 Yeshua stopped the Temple sacrifices @Mark 11:16. The naos/sanctuary of God is in you @1Cor.3:16. That rent veil @Mt.27:51 was his flesh, and thus is spiritual @Heb.10:19-20. Therefore all the commandments regarding the veil are also spiritual @Rom.10, 2Cor.3:2-6. The true Light/Lampstands is @Jn.8:12, Jesus.  Rest in Him @Heb.4:3 - Rest from work now in Yeshua.

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Zechariah 2:13 Be silent, all flesh, before Jehovah; for he is waked up out of his holy habitation.

in other words, now hear this:

Zecheriah 3:1 And he showed me Joshua (יְהֹושֻׁעַ, LXX: Ἰησοῦν, Jesus) the high priest standing before the angel of Jehovah, and Satan standing at his right hand to be his adversary.

The name Jesus was more common in the O.T. than in the N.T.   That is, the record shows more people with the name Jesus in the O.T than in the N.T. The prophecy of Zechariah would have had the Jews aware of a future High Priest named the BRANCH and also named as:

Joshua- יהושוע Yĕhowshuwa`- LXX: Ἰησοῦ- Ἰησοῦν- Ἰησοῦς- Yeshua -Jeshua - Jesus.

Prophecy: He would be Ruler and High Priest.

See also Jesus was a common name in the Old Testament.

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Jesus-in-the-old-testament.htm

There is "room" here to see Joshua as a type of Messiah, at least in some of these verses...I don’t think a person could not see that unless God put a blindness on them.  Within the Prophecy of Zechariah, it seems likely that the Jewish rulers and scribes would have known both the Hebrew and Greek names of the promised Messiah...

Zechariah 3:2 And Jehovah said unto Satan, Jehovah rebuke thee, O Satan; yea, Jehovah that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire? (Jehovah, the Son, said of Jehovah, the Father) (you may see the Trinity here if you look far enough)  Perhaps a brand plucked out of the fire also refers to God's saving of Israel?

3 Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and was standing before the angel.

4 And he answered and spake unto those that stood before him, saying, Take the filthy garments from off him. And unto him he said, Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with rich apparel.

Pilate & the soldiers put robes on Jesus representing sin, kingship and purity.

O.T. - Zechariah 3:3 Now Jeshua{gr.Jesus} was clothed in filthy raiment,

O.T. – Isaiah 64:6 ….and all our righteousnesses are as a polluted garment

O.T. – Isaiah 53:4 Surely he hath  borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows...

N.T.- John 19:2 ... and they-cast-around him (a) purple garment-(himation)

N.T.- Matthew 27:28  And having-stripped him they-placed-around to-him (a) scarlet mantle (chlamus);

 

O.T. -Zechariah 3:4 ...Take away  the filthy garments from him. And unto him he said, Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with change of raiment.

N.T.- Luke 23:11 But the Herod together-with his armies having-treated him with-contempt, and having-mocked (him), having-cast-around him  (a) brilliant (white) esthes (robe)  he-sent him back to-the Pilate.

O.T.  – Zech.3:2 …and I will clothe thee with rich apparel.

 

(this was an extremely expensive robe that Pilate took as a gift from Herod, hence they became friends that day - vs 12. Further proof that he kept this robe:

Matthew 27:31 And then they-mocked him, they-stripped (off) him the mantle (chlamus), and they-clothed him in his garments-(himations); and they-led him away into to-be-crucified.

For more on the colors of these robes visit this link:

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\BIBLE\Colors-of-Jesus-robes-match-veil.htm

 

Zechariah 3:5 And I said, Let them set a clean mitre upon his head. So they set a clean mitre upon his head, and clothed him with garments; and the angel of Jehovah was standing by.

6 And the angel of Jehovah protested unto Joshua, saying,

7 Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: If thou wilt walk in my ways, and if thou wilt keep my charge, then thou also shalt judge my house, and shalt also keep my courts, and I will give thee a place of access among these that stand by.

Zechariah 3:8 Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, thou and thy fellows that sit before thee; for they are men [אַנְשֵׁי anshey] that are a sign [מֹופֵת  G4159]: for, behold, I will bring forth my servant (עֶבֶד`ebed ) the Branch  (צֶמַח  tsemach )*

 

vs8 –Kohlenberger’s Interlinear translation: “listen! now! Joshua the-priest the-high you and-associates-of-you the-ones-sitting before-you that men-of symbol they indeed see-I! bringing *** servant-of-me Branch”

 

The Hebrew for “and thy fellows that sit before thee; for they are men that are a sign, for, behold, I will bring forth my servant the Branch” is:

וְרֵעֶיךָ הַיֹּשְׁבִים לְפָנֶיךָ כִּֽי־אַנְשֵׁי מֹופֵת הֵמָּה כִּֽי־הִנְנִי מֵבִיא אֶת־עַבְדִּי צֶֽמַח׃

With a quick look at the Hebrew this understanding seemed available:

…and thy fellows abiding in your person, are people for a sign, they indeed see me bringing the servant of me the Branch.

Then I spent the next day going over the Hebrew and LXX Greek word by word, with this result:

From the Hebrew, roughly:

...and brothers/neighbours the (ones) dwelling in the presence (of-you), that men wonder they-(are) that behold! come in *** servant Branch.

Smoother:

...and the ones dwelling in the presence of you, those men are wonders (and are wondered at), they that BEHOLD me coming in my servant, the Branch.

From the LXX Greek:

Roughly: - and the-(ones) neighbor of-you, the-(ones) sitting(at rest)/abiding/dwelling in-front-of person of-you,  inasmuch-as men observers-of-wonder (they) are, inasmuch-as to-have-perceived (that) I bring the-(one) slave of-me a-rising-of-Light.

 

Here's a link to the background work on Zechariah 3:8 http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm/BIBLE/Parashat/Zechariah-3-8-.pdf

In this passage we can see the “friend/brother/neighbor” of Jesus as both the Apostles of Jesus and all those that confess His Name. Those that are washed in the blood of Yeshua the Lamb have access to and are in sight of the throne of God. Through the Holy Spirit YHVH, they live in the Presence of YHVH the Father in Messiah Yeshua, who is YHVH the Son.  This is further discussed at: Christ in YOU; YOU in Christ

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#Christ_in_YOU;_YOU_in_Christ.

 

Matthew 27:51 "And behold the veil of-the sanctuary was-split into two, from from-above till below"

That veil was his flesh!

John 14:6 "The Jesus is-saying to-him, I myself-am the way and the truth and the life.  No-one is-coming to the Father unless through me."

Hebrews 10:19-20  "Having therefore brothers, boldness-of-speech with-reference-to the entering-in of-the holy-ones in the blood of-Jesus,

Which (entering-in) he-dedicated for-us (a) way recently-slain and living, through the veil, this is his flesh,"

Revelation 7:9 After these (things) I-saw, and behold much crowd, and which not-one was-being able to-number it, out-of every nation and of-tribes and of-peoples and of-languages, having-stood-and-still-standing in-sight of-the throne and in-sight of-the lamb, having-been-and-still-cast-around (with) white stolees, and palms in their hands;

(Note they are in sight of the throne, having come THROUGH Jesus as per John 14:6. That they have hands indicates they have bodies)
v10 And they-are-crying with-(a)-great voice saying: The salvation to our God namely-the (one) sitting on the throne and to-the lamb.
v11 And all the angels had-been-standing in-a-circle of-the throne and of-the elders and of-the four living-creatures, and they-fell on their faces in-sight of-the throne and they-worshipped the God,
v12 Saying: Amen, the blessing and the glory and the wisdom and the giving-of-thanks and the honor and the power and the strength to our God with-reference-to the ages of-the ages: amen.
v13 And one out-of the elders answered saying to-me:
These, the (ones) having-been-and-still-cast-around (with) the stolees namely-the white (ones), who are-they and from-whence came-they?
v14 And I-have-said-and-still-say to him: My lord, you yourself know-absolutely. And he said to-me:
These are the (ones) coming out-of the tribulation, namely-the great (one), and they-washed their stolees and they-whitened them in the blood of-the lamb,
v15
Because-of this they-are in-sight of-the throne of-the God, and they-are-serving him of-day and of-night in his sanctuary, and the (one) sitting on the throne will-tabernacle on them.

1 Corinthians 3:16  "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling [οκε - oikei] in YOU?"

 

John 3:29 The (one) having the bride is bridegroom; but the friend of-the bridegroom, the (one) having-stood-and-still-standing and hearing of-him, he-is-rejoicing with-joy because-of the voice of-the bridegroom, this therefore the joy namely-mine is-having-been-and-is-still fulfilled.

 The "friend of-the bridegroom" is not the bride, but rather the best-one-new-man.

 

See:  Bride Pride - A Great Mystery www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\BIBLE\Bride_Pride.htm

 

Israel remains the Bride…

Isaiah 4:2 In that day shall the branch of Jehovah be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel.

 

 

 

* My servant the Branch  -  Of course, we Christians can see *Yeshua/Jesus as my servant the Branch here, and that Zechariah isn't talking about Hanukkah.

 

On Hanukkah, the Jewish custom is to light candles or lamps on a special candelabrum or  lampstand called a Chanukkiyah (Note in the Tabernacle, it was a lampstand). There are eight lamps or candles for the eight days of Hanukkah, and each night a "new" lamp/candle is lit with a separate candle that is usually located in the center of the lampstand.  The Hebrew name for this candle/lamp/light is "the Shamash", which  means "servant".  . Whether related or not, I know not, but note that Clare's Library of Universal History, c1908,  Vol.1, p130 has a picture of the sun god "Shamash" dictating to Khammurabi the code of laws. So carefully consider the origins of your traditions. (See further comments here)

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\BIBLE\hanukkah_habakkuk_maccabees_faith.htm

 

Revelation 1:12 And I-turned-around to-be-looking-at the voice, one-who was-speaking with me; and having-turned-around I-saw seven lampstands made-of-gold,

13 And in the midst of-the lampstands (one) like (a) son of-MAN, having-been-and-still-clothed-in (a garment) to-the-feet and having-been-and-still-girded-around at the breasts (with a) belt [girdle] made-of-gold;

Yeshua is the Suffering Servant of Isaiah 53 and the Light of the world:

John 8:12  Again therefore the Jesus spoke to-them, saying, I myself-am the light of-the world; the (one) following me will by-no-means walk-around in the darkness, BUT he-will-have the light of-the life.

 

Revelation 1:14 But his head and the hairs white as wool white as snow, and his eyes as (a) flame of-fire.
v15 And his feet like to-chalcolibanus as having-been-and-still-on-fire (from) in (a) furnace, and his voice as (a) noise [voice] of-many waters.
v16 And holding in his right hand seven stars, and out-of his mouth (a) sharp two-edged sword proceeding-out, and his countenance as the sun appearing in its power.
v17 And when I-saw him, I-fell to his feet as dead; and he placed his right hand on me saying: You-be not fearing:
I myself am the first and the last
v18
And the (one) living, and I-became dead and behold I-am living into the ages of-the ages, and I-am-having the keys of-the death and of-the hades.
v19 You-write therefore things-which you-saw and things-which they-are and things-which it-is-about to-come-to-pass after these-things,
v20 The mystery of-the seven stars which you-saw on my right (hand), and the seven lampstands, namely-the (ones) made-of-gold. The seven stars they-are messengers of-the seven assemblies, and
the lampstands they-are the seven assemblies.
 

The Apostles of Jesus remain a sign to the Old and New Covenant assemblies:

Revelation 21:14 And the city-wall of-the city having twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of-the twelve apostles of-the lamb.

cont. Zechariah 3:9 For, behold, the stone that I have set before Joshua; upon one stone are seven eyes: behold, I will engrave the graving thereof, saith Jehovah of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.

"Whenever a stone is used symbolically, it always refers to King Messiah." - David L Cooper; https://www.biblicalresearch.info/page706.html

 

Revelation 5:6  And I-saw in midst of-the throne and of-the four living-creatures and in midst of-the elders (a) lamb having-stood-and-still-standing as having-been-and-still-slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of-the God having-been-and-still-dispatched into all the earth.

 

Zechariah  3:10 In that day, saith Jehovah of hosts, shall ye invite every man his neighbor under the vine and under the fig-tree.

Jeremiah 31:31  "Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will make a NEW COVENANT [בְּרִית חֲדָשָֽׁה] with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah: 32 not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was a husband unto them, saith Jehovah. 33 But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith Jehovah: I will put my law in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people: 34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more." -

 

Ezekiel 36:26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you; and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh.
 27 And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep mine ordinances, and do them.
 28 And ye shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; and ye shall be my people, and I will be your God.

 

Romans 11:26  And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written: The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob.
v27 An
d this (is) the covenant from me to-them, at-the-time-that I-might-remove-for-myself their sins
 

Zechariah 4:1 And the angel that talked with me came again, and waked me, as a man that is wakened out of his sleep.

Matthew 25:5 But (as) the bridegroom (is) lingering they all became-drowsy and they-were-sleeping.

v6 But of-midst of-night (a) clamor has-come-to-pass-and-still-is, Behold, the bridegroom is-coming, YOU-be-going-out into (a) meeting of-him.

Zechariah 4:2 And he said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have seen, and, behold, a candlestick lampstand all of gold, with its bowl upon the top of it, and its seven lamps thereon; there are seven pipes to each of the lamps, which are upon the top thereof;
3 and two olive-trees by it, one upon the right side of the bowl, and the other upon the left side thereof.
4 And I answered and spake to the angel that talked with me, saying, What are these, my lord?
5 Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these are? And I said, No, my lord.
6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is
the word of Jehovah unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith Jehovah of hosts.
7 Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain; and
he shall bring forth the top stone with shoutings of Grace, grace, unto it.

David L. Cooper explains:  "We know that candlesticks and all types of lamps are used for the purpose of giving light where there is darkness. Naturally therefore one concludes that the candlestick here signifies that which gives light in darkness. This idea is confirmed by an examination of the first chapter of the Book of Revelation. There John was given a vision of seven golden candlesticks in the midst of which the glorified Son of Man was walking. He was informed that they signified or represented the seven churches of Asia. Thus those seven local congregations gave forth the light of truth in the heathen darkness about them.

Since the church during this age is functioning as Israel did in the Mosaic economy, we may be certain that the candlestick which was first in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple signified, Israel, who gave forth the light of the Word of God to the heathen world during that time.

But the candlestick as it was in the Jewish economy had to be cleansed and the oil replenished daily. This fact signified the imperfection of Israel during that time. In order to give forth light, there was the necessity for constant attention.

But this candlestick is an improved one, being connected with an inexhaustible supply of the oil which was burned to give the light. This oil comes from olive-trees connected by pipes to the candlestick. This arrangement therefore signifies that there will be a change in Israel's condition and that she will at some time be thus connected with the inexhaustible supply of that which enables her to shine with uninterrupted splendor.

These facts therefore present us with a prediction that at some time in the future Israel will be thus connected with God, the source of all light, and Messiah in such a way that she can give forth the light of His truth with uninterrupted blessing."

https://www.biblicalresearch.info/page707.html
 

Zechariah 6:11 yea, take of them silver and gold, and make crowns, and set them upon the head of Joshua [יְהֹושֻׁעַ  Yĕhowshuwa, LXX: Ἰησοῦ Yaysou (Jesus!)] the son of Jehozadak, the high priest;

12 and speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh Jehovah of hosts, saying, Behold, the man whose name is the Branch [יִצְמָח LXX:ανατολή – A-Rising-of-Light]: and he shall grow up out of his place; and he shall build the temple of Jehovah [יְהוָֽה];

13 even he shall build the temple [LXX:οίκον dwelling-place] of Jehovah; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne; and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.
 

Jesus came.  And he stopped the temple sacrifices:

Mark 11:16  "And he-was not letting-be in-order-that any-one might-bring-through (an) article through the temple."
 

At this time, the sanctuary of God was Jesus:

John 2:19 The Jesus answered and said to-them, YOU-break-down this sanctuary, and in three days I-shall-raise it.
v20
The Jews therefore said, In forty and six years this sanctuary was-built, and you yourself-will-raise it in three days?
v21
But that (one) was-saying concerning the sanctuary of-his body.
v22 When therefore he-was-raised out-of dead (ones) his disciples were-made-mindful that he-was-saying this to-them, and
they-trusted the scripture and the word which the Jesus said.
 

The Naos/sanctuary of God is in you.

1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary  [ναὸς – naos] of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling [οἰκεῖ - oikei] in YOU?"

 

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See also the article "Branch of Righteousness" by John Parsons.

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Behaalotkha/Tzemach_Tzaddik/tzemach_tzaddik.html

 

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A note on the colors of the robes Jesus wore at his arrest and trial in relation to the colors of the veil www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\BIBLE\Colors-of-Jesus-robes-match-veil.htm

 

And others like you:

http://www.walkwitz.com/Roger/the_robes_put_on_Yeshua.pdf

 

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"the dedication" @ John 10:22

Interesting differences in the Greek Texts,

Ralph Mount's "Gospel of John" course has this text:

 

 

 

ἐνκαίνια "enkainia" as opposed to ἐγκαίνια engkainia in the T.R. and GNT morph texts:

Textus Recptus: Ἐγένετο δὲ τὰ ἐγκαίνια ἐν τοῖς Ἱεροσολύμοις καὶ χειμὼν ἦν

GNT morph:       ἐγένετο τότε τὰ ἐγκαίνια ἐν τοῖς Ἱεροσολύμοις χειμὼν ἦν

A typo in the Greek?  It certainly looks like a Nu rather than a Gamma... 

 

Answer:  The texts have variant use of the same word here.  See variant texts here: https://biblehub.com/text/john/10-22.htm

Example: Tischendorf, 8th Edition: Ἐγένετο δὲ τὰ ἐνκαίνια ἐν τοῖς Ἱεροσολύμοις· χειμὼν ἦν·

Note Perschbacher's New Analytical Greek Lexicon, p113, "en + kainos".

 

So, when a novice like me sees, or rather looks at a “problem” in the Greek text, it probably isn’t a problem.

 

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Jesus was walking around.

 

John 8:12 Again therefore the Jesus spoke to-them, saying,  I myself-am the light of-the world;  the (one) following me will by-no-means walk-around in the darkness,  BUT he-will-have the light of-the life.

 

John 10:22 But the dedication(s) came-to-pass in the Jerusalem, and it-was winter.
v23 And the Jesus was-walking-around in the temple in the portico of-the Solomon.


v24
The Jews therefore encircled him, and they-were-saying to-him, Till at-what-time are-you-lifting-up our soul? If you yourself-are the Messiah, you-say-(so) to-us with-boldness-of-speech.
v25 The Jesus answered to-them,
I-said to-YOU, and YOU-are not trusting. The works which I myself-am doing in the name of-my Father, these-(things) (are)-bearing-witness concerning me;

v26 BUT YOU yourselves-are not trusting. For YOU-are not out-of the sheep namely-the mine, according-as I-said to-YOU.
v27
The sheep namely-the mine are-hearing of-my voice, and-I myself-am-coming-to-know them, and they-are-following me;
v28
And-I myself-am-giving life eternal to-them; and by-no-means might-they-perish with-reference-to the age, and not anyone will-seize them out-of my hand.
v29 My Father who has-given-and-is-still-giving to-me is greater (than)-all, and no-one is-being-able to-be-seizing out-of the hand of-
my Father.

 

v30 I and the Father are one.

 

v31 The Jews therefore again bore stones in-order-that they-might-stone him.

v32 The Jesus answered to-them, Many fine works I-pointed-out to-YOU out-of my Father; because-of what-sort-of work of-them are-YOU-stoning me?
v33
The Jews therefore answered to-him saying, We-are-not stoning you concerning fine work, BUT concerning blasphemy, and because you being MAN, you-are-making yourself God.
v34
The Jesus answered to-them, Is-it not having-been-and-still-written in YOUR law, I myself-said, YOU-are gods?
v35 if those he-said gods, to-whom
the word of-the God came-to-be, and the scripture is not being-able to-be-broken,
v36
Whom the Father made-holy and dispatched into the world, are-YOU yourselves saying, that you-are-blaspheming, because I-said, I-am son of-the God?
v37 If I-am not doing the works of-
my Father, YOU-be not trusting me;
v38 But if I-am-doing, even-if YOU-might
not be-trusting me, YOU-trust in-the works, in-order-that YOU-might-come-to-know and You-might-trust that the Father (is) in me, and-I in him.
v39
They-were therefore seeking again to-arrest him, and he-went-out out-of their hand.

 

 

Happy Hanukkah?

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\BIBLE\hanukkah_habakkuk_maccabees_faith.htm

 

 

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Psalm 82:5 They know not, neither do they understand; They walk to and fro in darkness: All the foundations of the earth are shaken.
6 I said,
Ye are gods, And all of you sons of the Most High.
7 Nevertheless
ye shall die like men, And fall like one of the princes.
8 Arise,
O God, judge the earth; For thou shalt inherit all the nations.


Read about God’s great plan of mercy given to both Jew and Gentile at Rom. 11:31-36.

 

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Light and Darkness

Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 

2 And the earth was waste and void; and darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ  choshek) was upon the face of the deep: and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters 

3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. 

4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ choshek). 

5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ choshek) he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, one (אֶחָד ' echad) day (יוֹם  yowm)

Psalm 18:11  He made darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ  choshek) his hiding-place, his pavilion round about him, Darkness (חֲשֵׁכָה  chashekah) of waters, thick clouds of the skies.

 

Deuteronomy 4:11 And ye came near and stood under the mountain; and the mountain burned with fire unto the heart of heaven, with darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ  choshek), cloud, and thick (עֲרָפֶל `araphel) darkness (עֲרָפֶל `araphel)

 

Exodus 20:21  And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick (עֲרָפֶל `araphel) darkness (עֲרָפֶל `araphel) where God was

 

Psalm 139:11 If I say, Surely the darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ choshek) shall cover me, and the light about me be night,”

 

Psalm 139:12 even the darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ choshek)  is not dark (חֹשֶׁךְ choshek)  to you; the night is bright as the day, for darkness (חֲשֵׁכָה  chashekah) is as light with you.

 

Gen.1:5 Note: after the separation, Day & Night, Light & Darkness are "echad" - ONE.  This may be a hopeful view...there's not darkness in YHVH, but he makes darkness his pavilion...and lets HIS LIGHT shine forth...those that "go to that Light" (believers) are echad with YHVH Yeshua (Eph.5:30-32).  REMEMBER: EVERYTHING OUTSIDE OF YHVH IS RELATIVE  DARKNESS.....and this includes orthodox Judaism (God blinded them (Rom.11:8) and believers are NOT grafted into the Judaism that rejects Yeshua as Messiah and YHVH.Rom.11:16-17)....still though, they are in YHVH'S PAVILION.   Read about God’s great mercy to Jew and Gentile at Romans 11:31-36.

 

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Thanks Biblical Creation web for pointing out the fact that pearls must have human contact in order to live or "shine".

 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it." Matt 13:45-46

 

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Hanukkah Habakkuk Maccabees Faith

 

Mark 11:16 "And he-was not letting-be in-order-that any-one might-bring-through (an) article through the temple." - wouldn't this include the "articles" needed for traditional celebrations, and not just for the Levitical service?

 

A question came up about "stop the Temple sacrifices" as per Mark 11:16 and Jer.31:32

So I have some extra scripture, history and comments on a separate page here:

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\BIBLE\hanukkah_habakkuk_maccabees_faith.htm

 

 

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On being comfortable:

Matthew 27:51 and Hebrews 10:19-20 confirm the Levitical priesthood's end:

Matthew 27:51 "And behold the veil of-the sanctuary was-split into two, from from-above till below"

 

Hebrews 10:19-20  "Having therefore brothers, boldness-of-speech with-reference-to the entering-in of-the holy-ones in the blood of-Jesus, Which (entering-in) he-dedicated for-us (a) way recently-slain and living, through the veil, this is his flesh,"

 

 

1 Thessalonians 4:18 "Wherefore comfort one another with these words."

 

 

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Nov 23-24, 2013, Dec 12-13, 2014, Dec 5-6, 2015, Dec 23-24, 2016;

Dec 8-9, 2017; Nov 30-Dec1, 2018; Dec 20-21, 2019; Dec 11-12, 2020

Parashah Vayeshev  וַיֵּשֶׁב

"and he settled"
Torah portion:
Genesis 37:1 - 40:23

Haftarah portion:
Amos 2:6-3:8
Zechariah 2:10-4:14

Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 
Matt. 1:1-6;
(+vs7-15) vs16-25

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so

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Matthew 1:7-15 Note:

Whenever I see a prescribed "Torah portion" that skips part of the Word intentionally as with this week at Matthew 1:7-15, warning flags fly.   Sometimes we don’t understand everything about everyone in the Bible, or even how to pronounce their names, but we shouldn’t skip over their names. And in Parashah Chayei Sarah this passage is covered.

Jesus has a fascinating and hopeful genealogy.  Here, His line from Joseph, who stood beside Mary.  When we think on our low estate, it is good to contemplate Tamar (sexual relation with her father-in-law), Rahab (harlot), Uriah's wife (adulteress), and the evil kings such as Manasseh.  This is hopeful, as like King David, while once a murderer and adulterer, was called a man after God's heart by God Himself. God's grace abounds in mysterious ways. And likewise to me. Jesus, in “breaking” the Mosaic law, touched this leper (Matt. 8:3). Praise Yah!

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The law prophesied about Jesus.  

- Seize the day.

 

Last week during our family bible read on Shabbat, I misread the New Testament Torah Portion.  I read Matthew 11:11-20 instead of Hebrews 11:11-20 – so we had a "triple" portion. 

Matthew 11:7 But (as) these (were) proceeding the Jesus began to-be-saying to-the crowds concerning John, What went-YOU-out into the wilderness to-behold? (A) reed being-stirred by wind?
v8 BUT what went-YOU-out to-see? (A) MAN having-been-and-still-adorned in soft garments? Behold, the (ones) wearing the soft-(things) are in the households of-the Kings.
v9 BUT what went-YOU-out to-see? (A) prophet? Yea, I-am-saying to-YOU, even exceedingly-more than-(a)-prophet.
v10 For this (one) is concerning whom it-has-been-and-is-still-written
(@Mal.3:1) , Behold, I myself-am-dispatching my messenger before your person (προσώπου – Nestle& LXX), who will construct your way in-front of-you.

v11 Amen I-am-saying to-YOU, Among (ones)-born of-wives has not been-raised-and-is-still (not) raised (a) greater (than)-John the Baptist. But the (one) lesser in the kingdom of-the heavens is greater (than) he.


v12 But from the days of-John the Baptist till just-now,
the kingdom of-the heavens is-being-forced, and forceful-(ones) are-seizing it.
v13
For all the prophets and the law prophesied till John.
v14 And if YOU-are-willing to-receive, he himself-is Elijah the (one) future to-be-coming.
v15 The (one) having ears
to-be-hearing, let-him-be-hearing.
 

Verse 15 has the code for "this is a parable".  Whenever you read "he who has ears to hear, let him hear" (and/or "eyes to see") it indicates that a parable is being discussed.

 

Consider with verse 11 the "least" in Matthew 5:19:  "Whosoever therefore might-break one of-these commandments, namely-the least, and he-might-teach the MEN thus, he-will-be-called least in the kingdom of-the heavens; but whosoever might-do and he-might-teach (them), this-(one) will-be-called great in the kingdom of-the heavens."  So John, ON EARTH, is/was less than the Christians (that are not under the law, and so teach).  Note that Matthew 5:19 concerns the lesser/least commandments, and is not speaking about the greatest commandments.

 In the "kingdom of the heavens" (note the plural), Jesus told the disciples that the greatest (disciple) would serve to the least. These passages, along with the Light of the great commandment at Luke 10:27, i.e. Love God and love your neighbor as yourself, confirm that it is better to give than to receive. I'll come back to this later.  

Again, because it is so fantastic:

v12 But from the days of-John the Baptist till just-now, the kingdom of-the heavens is-being-forced, and forceful-(ones) are-seizing it.
v13 For
all the prophets and the law prophesied till John.
v14 And
if YOU-are-willing to-receive, he himself-is Elijah the (one) future to-be-coming.
v15 The (one) having ears
to-be-hearing, let-him-be-hearing.

 

Understand the purpose of the law:  The law prophesied about Jesus.  John "paved the way" (Jn.1:23, Isa.40:3), and JEHOVAH (JESUS) was present.  If you have ears to hear, Shema: The new covenant has been established (Luke 22:20)All Israel has not been saved (Ro.11:26), so it is not complete - HOWEVER by FORCE - by the POWER of the Spirit (Zech.4:6, Rom.9:16), you can enter the kingdom of the heavens NOW, at this time (Eph.2:6)Elijah indeed comes (Mal.4:5), but if you trust (are willing to receive), John is "Elijah".  Go (receive), don't look back! -

 

Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted*, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world."

Galatians 3:19 Therefore what (is) the law? It-was added for-sake-of the transgressions, until the seed (i.e. Yeshua the Messiah) might-come to-whom it-has-been-and-still-is-promised, having-been-ordered through messengers, in hand of-a-mediator.

 

Seize the day.

 

* John 6:29 " The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom [i.e. Jesus]  that (one) [i.e. God] dispatched."

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1 Corinthians 2:1 And-I having-come to YOU, brothers, came not according-to superiority of-word or of-wisdom proclaiming to-YOU the testimony of-the God.
v2 For I-judged not to-be-knowing-absolutely anything among YOU unless Jesus Messiah and this-one having-been-and-still-crucified.

 

paraphrased:
 
...It was my determination to concentrate entirely on Jesus Christ. and the fact of his death upon the cross.


 

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Harlots cover their face!

Genesis 38:15  "When Judah saw her, he thought her to be a harlot (לְזֹונָה  l'zonah)  for she had covered her face (פָּנִים  paniym LXX: πρόσωπον- prosopon);."

What exactly does the Muslim niqab, burqa, and chador  represent?

Genesis 38:21 "Then he asked the men of her place, saying, Where is the prostitute (הַקְּדֵשָׁה), that was at Enaim by the wayside? And they said, There hath been no prostitute (קְדֵשָֽׁה) here."

 

Strong's H6948 קְדֵשָֽׁה  qĕdeshah, pronounced ked·ā·shä,'  feminine noun  

-from H6945 קָדֵשׁ  qadesh, pronounced kä·dashe',  masculine noun

 

[Gen. 38:21 Masoretic text for KJV and ASV:

וַיִּשְׁאַל אֶת־אַנְשֵׁי מְקֹמָהּ לֵאמֹר אַיֵּה הַקְּדֵשָׁה הִוא בָעֵינַיִם עַל־הַדָּרֶךְ וַיֹּאמְרוּ לֹא־הָיְתָה בָזֶה קְדֵשָֽׁה׃

I put the Hebrew here because if you look at Blue Letter Bible the texts match for KJV & ASV, but BLB uses H6945 for ASV and H6948 for KJV in their Concordance/lexicon verse content diagrams. This clarifies that the text has   קְדֵשָֽׁה  H6948]

Thayer Lexicon for H6945 קָדֵשׁ  qadesh:

Compare the similarity to the Hebrew word for “holy”:

קֹדֶשׁ  qodesh H6944, pronounced kō'·desh, masculine noun

from קָדַשׁ  qadash H6942, pronounced  kä·dash',  verb:

 

Strong’s definition:

 קֹדֶשׁ  qôdesh, ko'-desh; from H6942; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity:—consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, (× most) holy (× day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary.

Both qodesh H6944 and qadesh H6945 are masuline nouns originating in qadash H6942.  It appears the linguistic difference between a sodomite and a saint is that the koof  is pointed with a different vowel (קֹ- קְּ).  In these words’ root words (קָדֵשׁ  qadesh - קָדַשׁ  qadash), the dahlet is coded differently (דֵ- דַ). Punctuation is important!  Interesting that before the Masoritic text – about 900A.D. - there was no vowel pointing.

 

From about.com:  niqab, burqa, and chador

The niqab did not originate with Islam. The niqab, or face-coverings similar to it, were worn by Christian women in the Byzantine Empire and in pre-Islamic Persia. Islam adopted the practice, which was not, contrary to common perceptions, required by the Koran

Islam adopted the practice from “Christianity”, but this refers not to true Christianity, but rather to the Roman Catholic Church, AKA the Great Harlot and even the Mother of the Harlots.

See Rev. ch17 and APOLOGETICS 35:  "Mother of God".

 http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT-APOLOGETICS/Apologetics-35.PDF

Muslims apparently consider all women to be prostitutes. Or, perhaps they represent the prostitute that was drugged and "spoke" the Delphic oracle (via demon possession and/or drug use).

Noteworthy:

The Roman Empire represents the two legs of the image of Nebuchadnezzar's dream referenced in Daniel 2:3,40. (1)  The Roman Empire was the 6th world power.  Constantine built Constantinople, and moved the Roman Empire's capital there.  Previously known as Byzantium, this city was apparently originally founded at the direction of the Delphic Oracle, i.e. by Satan.  "Its situation, said to have been fixed by the Delphic oracle, was remarkable for beauty and security." (2).  In response to a miracle of supposed divine intervention, the early Byzantium inhabitants "erected an altar to Torch-bearing Hecate, and stamped a crescent moon on their coins, a device which is retained by the Turks to this day." (3).  The Byzantine Empire, i.e. the Eastern Roman Empire became "Christian" by emperor Theodosius I  in 380A.D.   Constantine made "Christianity", of which he was the head (Pontifix Maximus) the defacto religion of the Roman Empire in 325 A.D. (some people quibble over the dates and who did it first).  In other words, the pagan religion of the state became "Christianity" by royal decree.  History shows that they just changed the name, not the religion, that is, all the pagan citizens "became Christian" citizens.    This is why the Roman Catholic Church (7th world power) has so much paganism it it's rituals - because they are pagan rituals!

Pre-Islamic Persia worshipped many gods. One was a moon goddess; the Romans also had a moon-goddess:  Luna.  The Roman Catholic Church uses the crescent moon symbol, for example the "Lunette" that holds the "host" in their Ostensorium.  The Byzantine Empire was conquered by the Ottoman Turks (Muslims) in 1453 and after centuries, in 1930, they changed the name of Constantinople to Istanbul.  This city was originally founded as Byzantium Islam continues to use this same crescent moon symbol, for example, look at their crescent moons on top of their buildings on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem (and elsewhere). 

 

 

(1) Apologetics 22-25, R. H. Mount;  Bablylon, C1964-66, p41, R.H. Mount,

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT/ralph_mount_bible_study_index.htm

(2) The Encyclopaedia Britannica,  Handy Volume Issue, 11th edition, c1910, vol.4 p911, under "Byzantium"

(3) ibid.

 

 

 

 

Joseph was a dreamer, and an interpreter of dreams.

Luke 21:25 And signs will-be in sun and moon and stars, and over the earth (a) holding-together of-nations in perplexity, (as) sea and surf (is) sounding,

According to Joseph's dream, the sun, moon and stars are Jacob, Rachel, and his eleven brothers.

Genesis 37:9 And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it to his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed yet a dream: and, behold, the sun and the moon and eleven stars made obeisance to me.
10 And he told it to his father, and to his brethren; and his father rebuked him, and said unto him, What is this dream that thou hast dreamed? Shall I and thy mother and thy brethren indeed come to bow down ourselves to thee to the earth?
11 And his brethren envied him; but his father kept the saying in mind.

Since Rachel was dead, how was this verse understood?  It spoke of the resurrection.  Certainly when the dead in Messiah come out of the graves, the nations will be perplexed -and when unbelievers see YHVH Yeshua return in glory, in wrath, it is quite possible to imagine that some will be scared to death - note Mk.13:26..

See more @ Blood Red Moons

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#Blood_Red_Moon

 

Haftarah Portion

Zechariah 2:13 Be silent, all flesh, before Jehovah; for he is waked up out of his holy habitation. 

Zechariah 3:1-10 -  1 And he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of Jehovah, and Satan standing at his right hand to be his adversary. 2 And Jehovah said unto Satan, Jehovah rebuke thee, O Satan; yea, Jehovah that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire? 3 Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and was standing before the angel. 4 And he answered and spake unto those that stood before him, saying, Take the filthy garments from off him. And unto him he said, Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with rich apparel. 5 And I said, Let them set a clean mitre upon his head. So they set a clean mitre upon his head, and clothed him with garments; and the angel of Jehovah was standing by. 6 And the angel of Jehovah protested unto Joshua, saying, 7 Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: If thou wilt walk in my ways, and if thou wilt keep my charge, then thou also shalt judge my house, and shalt also keep my courts, and I will give thee a place of access among these that stand by. 8 Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, thou and thy fellows that sit before thee; for they are men that are a sign: for, behold, I will bring forth my servant the Branch. 9 For, behold, the stone that I have set before Joshua; upon one stone are seven eyes: behold, I will engrave the graving thereof, saith Jehovah of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day. 10 In that day, saith Jehovah of hosts, shall ye invite every man his neighbor under the vine and under the fig-tree.

Zechariah 4:1-14 - 1 And the angel that talked with me came again, and waked me, as a man that is wakened out of his sleep. 2 And he said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have seen, and, behold, a candlestick [LAMPSTAND or Menorah, Hebrew is plural: מְנֹורַת menorot] all of gold, with its bowl upon the top of it, and its seven lamps thereon; there are seven pipes to each of the lamps, which are upon the top thereof; 3 and two olive-trees by it, one upon the right side of the bowl, and the other upon the left side thereof. 4 And I answered and spake to the angel that talked with me, saying, What are these, my lord? 5 Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these are? And I said, No, my lord. 6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of Jehovah unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith Jehovah of hosts. 7 Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain; and he shall bring forth the top stone with shoutings of Grace, grace, unto it. 8 Moreover the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying, 9 The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that Jehovah of hosts hath sent me unto you. 10 For who hath despised the day of small things? for these seven shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel; these are the eyes of Jehovah, which run to and fro through the whole earth. 11 Then answered I, and said unto him, What are these two olive-trees upon the right side of the candlestick [LAMPSTAND הַמְּנֹורָה menorah, singular]  and upon the left side thereof? 12 And I answered the second time, and said unto him, What are these two olive-branches, which are beside the two golden spouts, that empty the golden oil out of themselves? 13 And he answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these are? And I said, No, my lord. 14 Then said he, These are the two anointed ones, that stand by the Lord of the whole earth.

Colossians 2:14 Having-obliterated [ἐξαλείψας] the handwriting [χειρόγραφον] against [καθ’] us *in-the decrees [δόγμασιν] which (handwriting χειρόγραφον) was set-over-against [ὑπεναντίον] us, and he-has-lifted it up-and-it-is-still-lifted-up out-of the midst [τοῦ μέσου], having-nailed [προσηλώσας] it to-the cross [σταυρῷ];

The handwriting against (Mosaic law) has been removed from the midst. The Word of God is now in the midst of the Assembly.

Revelation 1:12 And I-turned-around to-be-looking-at the voice, one-who was-speaking with me; and having-turned-around I-saw seven lampstands made-of-gold,

13 And in the midst of-the lampstands (one) like (a) son of-MAN, having-been-and-still-clothed-in (a garment) to-the-feet and having-been-and-still-girded-around at the breasts (with a) belt [girdle] made-of-gold;

Yeshua/Jesus is the Suffering Servant of Isaiah 53 and the Light of the world:

John 8:12  Again therefore the Jesus spoke to-them, saying, I myself-am the light of-the world; the (one) following me will by-no-means walk-around in the darkness, BUT he-will-have the light of-the life.

Zechariah 2:11 And many nations shall join themselves to Jehovah in that day, and shall be my people; and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that Jehovah of hosts hath sent me unto thee. 12 And Jehovah shall inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and shall yet choose Jerusalem

 

We are near Hanukkah…the following links to better explanations of the above passages:

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#Hanukkah 

 

Brit Chadashah Portion

Matthew 1:16 But Jacob begat the Joseph namely-the husband of-Mary, out-of whom was-born Jesus, the (one) being-called Messiah.

v17 Therefore all the generations from Abraham till David (are) fourteen generations; and from David till the resettlement of-Babylon, fourteen generations; and from the resettlement of-Babylon till the Messiah, fourteen generations.

Luke 3:23 And the Jesus himself was about thirty of-years beginning (his ministry?), being, as it-was-being-supposed [i.e. not real], (a) son of-Joseph, of-the Eli…

v18 But the [real] genesis of-the Jesus Messiah was thus. For (as) his mother Mary (was) having-been-betrothed to-the Joseph, before they either came-together she-was-found having in womb out-of (the) Holy Spirit.

v19 But Joseph her husband being just, and not willing to-make her a-public-example, he-purposed to-release-her stealthily.

v20 But (as) he (was) meditating these-(things), behold, (an) angel of-Jehovah appeared to-him by apparition, saying, Joseph, son of-David, might-you not fear-for-yourself to-take-along-to-yourself Mary your wife, for the-(thing) in her is having-been-begotten out-of (the) Holy Spirit.

 

v21 But she-will-bring-forth (a) son, and you-will-call his name Jesus; for he himself-will-save his people from their sins.

 

v22 But this total (thing) has-come-to-pass-and-is-still-coming-to-pass, in-order-that the-(thing) having-been-said by Jehovah through the prophet [@Isa.7:14] might-be-fulfilled, saying,

v23 Behold, the virgin will-have in womb, and she-will-bring-forth (a) son, and they-will-call his name Emmanuel, which is being-translated-with, the God with us.

v24 But the Joseph having-been-roused from the slumber, he-did as the angel of-Jehovah prescribed for-him, and he-took-along his wife to-himself,

v25 And he-was not coming-to-know her till of-which (time?) she-brought-forth her son namely-the first-born; and he-called his name Jesus.

 

Regarding vs 21: “Jesus” – Greek  Ἰησοῦν Yaysoun,(as at LXX Num.13:16), the accusative of  Ἰησοῦς  Yaysous.  Hebrew is Yeshua, a shortened form of יהֹושֻׁעַ Yehoshua (H3091). Yeshua means “salvation”.  Jesus was born a Jew, hence “Salvation is out of the Jews” (John 4:22).

 

 

 

Thayer Lexicon Strongs H3091 יהֹושֻׁעַ Yehoshua:

 

Thayer Lexicon Strongs G2424 Ἰησοῦς Yaysous:

 http://www.blbclassic.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G2424&t=ASV

 

Isaiah 12:2-3 "Behold, God (El) is my Yeshuah [יְשׁוּעָתִי], I will trust and not be afraid for my strength and my song is Yah YHVH [יָהּ יְהוָה]and He is to me My Yeshuah [ישׁוּעָֽה] You will draw water with joy from the wells of Yeshuah [יְשׁוּעָֽה]."

 

Thayer Lexicon  יְשׁוּעָֽה Yeshuah H3444:

98:1:1 [A Psalm.] Oh sing unto Jehovah a new song; For he hath done marvellous things: His right hand, and his holy [קָדְשֹֽׁו] arm [זְרֹועַ], hath wrought salvation [הֹושִֽׁיעָה] for him.  2 Jehovah hath made known his salvation [יְשׁוּעָתֹו]: His righteousness hath he openly showed in the sight of the nations.  3 He hath remembered his lovingkindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel: All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God [יְשׁוּעַת אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ].  4 Make a joyful noise unto Jehovah, all the earth: Break forth and sing for joy, yea, sing praises.  5 Sing praises unto Jehovah with the harp; With the harp and the voice of melody.  6 With trumpets and sound of cornet Make a joyful noise before the King, Jehovah [הַמֶּלֶךְ יְהוָֽה].

Isaiah 12:6 Cry aloud and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion; for great in the midst of thee is the Holy One of Israel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Nov 15-16, 2013; Dec 5-6, 2014; Nov 27-28, 2015; Dec 16-17, 2016;

Dec 1-2, 2017; Nov 23-24, 2018; Dec 13-14, 2019; Dec 4-5, 2020

Parashah Vayishlach וַיִּשְׁלַח

 

"and he sent"


Torah portion:
Genesis 32:3 - 36:43

Haftarah portion:
Obadiah 1:1-21

Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 
Hebrews 11:11-20

Matthew 26:36-46

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so

 

 

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"The Gospel, then, as it is used in Matt. is the good news that the kingdom of God, or the kingdom of the heavens, exists in mystery form and is being entered by those who believe, and the physical kingdom on this earth will certainly be established in God's time." -Ralph Mount, The Church - Book II, pp8.

(emphasis is mine)

 

"Only 194 verses of the four Gospels are actually New Testament." -pp20

The New Covenant began at the Cross with the death of the testator.

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 Yeshua stopped the Temple sacrifices @Mark 11:16. The naos/sanctuary of God is in you @1Cor.3:16. That veil was his flesh, and thus is spiritual @Heb.10:19-20. Therefore all the commandments regarding the veil are also spiritual @Rom.10, 2Cor.3:2-6. Rest in Him @Heb.4:3 = Shabbat Shalom.

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1 Thessalonians 1:5For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit …

 

 

 

 

 

 Here’s the Gospel:

Mark 1:15   "The time is here, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel."

1Corinthians 15:1-4   The gospel is that Jesus Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, and then He was resurrected on the third day.

Romans 4:25-5:2   He was delivered over to death for our sins and then was raised to life to put us right with God. By faith in this, then, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.

Romans 10:9-11   If you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with your heart you believe and are put right with God, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in Him will never be put to shame."

1 John 1:3-4   That which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. We write these things to you that your joy may be full.

 

http://www.acts17-11.com/snip_tract.html

 

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God saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit.

 

Titus 3:4 But when the graciousness and the love-of-mankind of-the God our Savior appeared-clearly,
v5 Not out-of works which we ourselves-did in righteousness, BUT
according-to his mercy he-saved us through (the) bath of-regeneration and of-renewing of-the Holy Spirit,
v6 Which he-poured-out on us richly through Jesus Messiah our Savior,
v7 In-order-that having-been-justified by-
the favor of-that-one we-might-become heirs according-to hope of-eternal life.
v8 The word (is) trustworthy, and concerning these-things I-am-purposing you to-be-asserting-confidently, in-order-that the (ones) having-trusted-and-still-trusting God might-be-being-concerned to-be-standing of-fine works before-for-themselves. These-things are fine and profitable to-the MEN;
v9 But stupid debates and genealogies and quarreling and legal fights you-be-standing-around-away-from-for-yourself; for they-are futile and aimless.

 

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@Luke 10:29-37  - Who is your neighbor? -- You are!


 

 

The first thing we have to do is to love God:

Mark 12:29 But the Jesus answered him, That first-of-all of-the commandments, (is) you-be-hearing, Israel, Jehovah our God Jehovah is one.

Mark 12:30 And you-will-cherish Jehovah your God out-of your total heart and out-of your total soul and out-of your total intellect and out-of your total strength.  This (is the) first commandment.

 

Exodus 20:1 And God spake all these words, saying,
 2 I am Jehovah thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
 3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
 4 Thou shalt not make unto thee a graven image, nor any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.
 5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them, for I Jehovah thy God am a jealous
[קַנָּא] God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, upon the third and upon the fourth generation of them that hate me,
 6 and showing lovingkindness unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.

Note here the severity: "unto thousands" of them that love YHVH, YHVH's lovingkindness. Not everyone responds to God's love...

 

The first thing we have to do is to love God: The second thing we have to do is love our neighbor…

as yourself

 

Mark 12:31 And (the) like second (is) this:  You-will-cherish your neighbor as yourself.  Another commandment greater of-these is not.

 

Leviticus 19:18 Thou shalt not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people; but thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself: I am Jehovah.

Leviticus 19:33 And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not do him wrong.


34 The stranger [הַגֵּר] that sojourneth [הַגָּר] with you shall be unto you as the home-born [כְּאֶזְרָח- "native"]  among you , and thou shalt love him as thyself [כָּמֹוךָ]; for ye were sojourners [גֵרִים] in the land of Egypt: I am Jehovah your God.

Note: I think the correct corresponding Hebrew is indicated here.

 

Luke 10:21 In the hour itself the Jesus himself-exulted in-the Spirit and he-said, I-am-acknowledging to-you, Father, Lord of-the heaven and of-the earth, because you-hid-back these-(things) from (ones)-wise and (ones)-intelligent and you-uncovered them to-infants: yea, the Father, because thus it-became seeming-well in-front of-you.

v22 And having-been-turned he-said to the disciples, All-(things) (were)-given-over to-me by my Father, and no-one is-coming-to-know who the son is unless the Father, and who the Father is unless the son, and to-whom if the son might-be-purposing to-uncover (him).

John 10:30 I and the Father are one.

Cont. Luke 10:23 And having-turned to the disciples privately he-said, Happy the eyes namely-the-(ones) looking-at what-(things) YOU-are-looking-at.

v24 For I-am-saying to-YOU, that many prophets and kings willed to-see what-(things) YOU yourselves-are-looking-at, and they-saw not; and to-hear what-(things) YOU-are-hearing, and they-heard not.

 

v25 And behold some lawyer stood-up tempting him, and saying, Teacher, having-done what, shall-I-inherit life eternal?

v26 But the-(one) said to-him, In the law what has-been-and-is-still-written, how are-you-reading?

v27 But the-(one) having-answered said. You-will-cherish Jehovah your God out-of your total heart and out-of your total soul and out-of your total strength and out-of your total intellect; and your neighbor as yourself.

v28 But he-said to-him, You-answered straightly, you be-doing this and you-yourself-will-live.

 

v29 But the-(one) willing to-be-justifying himself said to the Jesus, And who is my neighbor?
v30 But having-taken (it) up the Jesus said, (A) certain MAN was-descending from Jerusalem into Jericho, and he-fell-into robbers, who also having-stripped him and having-put-upon (him) blows went-away, having-let (him) go reaching half-dead.
v31 But according-to (a) coincidence (a) certain priest was-descending in that way and having-seen him he-went-by-on-the-other-side;
v32 But likewise also (a) Levite, having-come-to-be according-to the place, having-come and having-seen he-went-by-on-the-other-side.
v33 But (a) certain traveling Samaritan came according-to him, and having-seen him he-was-moved-with-compassion,
v34 And having-come-near he-bound-down his wounds, pouring-on oil and wine; but having-mounted him upon (his) own animal he-led him into (an) inn, and he-cared-for him.
v35 And upon the morrow having-come-out having-cast-out two denarii he-gave (them) to-the innkeeper, and he-said to-him, You-care-for him, and whatsoever something you-might-spend-in-addition, I myself-shall-give-back to-you with my to-be-coming-back.
v36 Therefore which of-these three is-seeming to-you to-have-become neighbor of-the-(one) having-fallen-in into the robbers?
v37 But the-(one) said, The-(one) having-done the mercy with him. The Jesus therefore said to-him, You-be-proceeding, and you yourself-be-doing likewise.

 

Remember that Mercy is from God:

Romans 9:15 For to-the Moses he-is saying: I-shall-have-mercy-on whomever I-might-be-having-mercy, and I-shall-pity whomever I-might-be-pitying.  [Ex. 32:19]

 

 @Luke 10:29-37 - Who is your neighbor? -- You are!

well...yes, but - @Lev. 19:34 "the stranger that sojourneth WITH YOU..." - I'm missing an obvious inclusiveness of -everyone- at large in the world.  If God loved everyone, sure, then everyone is our neighbor. But we also read "AS MANY as I love" (Rev.3:19) and note that "as many" = "not all". Remembering here "Many are called, few are chosen." And "...the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth" (Ps.11:5). God doesn't love everyone  - and so, as members of the body of Messiah - Christians shouldn't either (1Cor.3:16).

 

Jeremiah 9:4 Take ye heed every one of his neighbor, and trust ye not in any brother; for every brother will utterly supplant, and every neighbor will go about with slanders.

 

The Good Samaritan was a neighbor - to the man that was beaten so badly that he may have appeared as dead.  He couldn't resist the offered help.  So this is the state the "stranger" must (?) be in before we can be a neighbor to him...

 


At Lu.10:37 "he that showed mercy" is our neighbor, and yes I understand that we are to be that neighbor, however there is a story/parable told here and a commandment also. The commandment @Lu.10:27 says to love God, and love your neighbor as your self. The story/parable answers the followup question to the commandment "Who is my neighbor?" (vs29) with "he that showed mercy". THEN Jesus says "Go, and do thou likewise"(vs37). "Go and do thou likewise" does not directly define/answer "Who is my neighbor?"; but rather "Go and do thou likewise" is a restatement of "Love your neighbor as yourself". We don't know the hearts of men but by "doing likewise" i.e. by being "
The-(one) having-done the mercy with him" we become the neighbor.  The "neighbor" in Luke 10 may be seen as Jesus...

 

 

We are told to be holy…

1 Peter 1:15 BUT according-to the holy-(one) having-called YOU also YOU yourselves become holy in all conduct,

v16 For-the-reason-that it-has-been-written-and-is-still-written:  YOU-shall-be holy because I (am) holy.

We become holy only through Jesus and thus our conduct becomes holy: we do not become holy through our conduct. For to God be the glory.

1 Corinthians 3:16 Are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that YOU-are (the) sanctuary of-God and the Spirit of-the God is-dwelling in YOU?

The Mercy - cherishing the neighbor - coming "from you" originates in Jehovah Jesus, because God loved us first:

1 John 4:19 We ourselves-are-cherishing, because he himself first cherished us.

 

John 3:16 For thus the God cherished the world so-that he-gave his son, namely-the only-begotten, in-order-that every-(one) the (one) trusting with-reference-to him might not perish, BUT he-might-be-having life eternal.

God loved first.  Note especially that "cherished" is past tense.

 John 3:21 But the (one) doing the truth is-coming to the light, in-order-that his works might-be-manifested that (they-are) having-been-worked in God.

 

John 6:29 "The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched."

 

Our Trust is our work.

 

Understand this also as that the trust is from God....our trust is the manifestation of God working in us....we don't even merit "credit" for our trust, which while it is our work, it is only from God's work of love to us first that we are permitted to trust

....and this is the Love of God - that He loved us first...To Him is ALL the Glory...

 Again: The work of God is that He loved us first so that we might love and so it is only in HIS love to us that our trust and love is allowed.

Our primary (1st commandment) work is to love God…

 

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July 11, 2015
NOTE THIS LOOK AT ROMANS CH11,  July, 2015

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#NOTE_THIS_LOOK_AT_ROMANS_CH11,__July,_20

@Parashah Beshalach

and compare these scriptures:

Romans 9,10,11

Ephesians ch. 2 & 5

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Messianic Moment

Regarding why the Levite and the priest were not neighborly to the down and out man, a Messianic man once defended them to me saying that they were keeping the law.  The reasoning was that under Mosaic Law, Levites and priests were limited in touching the dead, and the man appeared half-dead.  So they didn’t know if he was dead, but he might have looked dead, so they didn’t want to break the law, so they left him for dead. 

It is then quite earth shattering that Jesus said to be like the Samaritan.  Scripture tells us that Samaritans did not touch Jews (John 4:9). Now the Samaritan broke his “law” and touched a Jew.  So Jesus is saying that is good, and in his saying that the Jew, Levite and priest should break the Sinai law code in order to love your neighbor, Jesus is superseding the Mosaic law with his verbal instruction/Torah.

 

 Ephesians 2:15 "Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments *in decrees [δόγμασιν], in-order-that he-might-create the two in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,"

 

 * "the saying of his power" -Heb.1:3

 * One way of understanding this: God now speaks in Son (even) "in decrees":  "You have heard it said.....but I say unto you...." ~Matthew ch5.

Hebrews 1:1  "The God having-spoken long-ago in-many-portions and in-many-manners to-the fathers in the prophets

v2 *Spoke to-us on last of these days in Son, whom he-placed heir of-all (things), through whom also he-made the ages;

v3 Who being (a) reflection of-the glory, and impress of his reality, both bringing all (things) by-the saying of his power, having-himself-made cleansing of-the sins, he-seated (himself) in right of-the greatness in high (places),

 

Again:

 It is then quite earth shattering that Jesus said.

And in His Saying,

Jesus is superseding the Mosaic law with his verbal instruction/Torah.

 

Again, here’s the Gospel:

Mark 1:14 But after the John (was) delivered-over the Jesus came into the Galilee, preaching the good-news of-the kingdom of-the God,

v15 And saying that the season has-been-and-is-fulfilled, and the kingdom of-the God has-drawn-near-and-is-still-near; YOU-be-repenting, and YOU-be-trusting in the good-news.

 

1 Corinthians 15:1 But I-am-making-known to-YOU, brothers, the good-news (εὐαγγέλιον The Gospel), which good-news-I-brought to-YOU for-myself, which also YOU-took-along-(to-yourselves), in which also YOU-have-stood-and-are-still-standing,
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Through which also YOU-are-being-saved, if YOU-are-holding-fast to-what word I-brought-good-news-for-myself to-YOU, unless YOU-trusted at-random.
 v3 For I-gave-over to-YOU among
first-(things), what also I-took-along-(to-myself), that Messiah died-off in-behalf-of our sins according-to the scriptures,
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And that he-was-buried, and that he-has-been-and-is-still-raised on-the day namely-the third according-to the scriptures,

 

 

Romans 4:24 BUT also because-of us, to-whom it-is-about to-be-being-reckoned, to-the (ones) trusting on the (one) having-raised Jesus our Lord out-of dead (ones),

v25 Who was-given-over because-of our offences and was-raised because-of our justification.

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v1 Therefore having-been-justified out-of trust we-are-having peace with the God through our Lord Jesus Messiah,

v2 Through whom also we-have-had-and-still-have the leading-near by-the trust into this favor in which we-have-stood-and-still-stand, and we-are-boasting on hope of-the glory of-the God.

 

Romans 10:8 BUT  what is-it-saying The saying is near you, in your mouth and in your heart; the saying of-the trust which we-are-preaching is this;

v9 That  if  you-might-confess  with your mouth Jehovah Jesus, and you-might-trust in your heart that the God raised him out-of dead (ones), you-will-be-saved;

v10 For with-heart he-is-being-trusted with-reference-to righteousness, but with-mouth he-is-being-confessed with-reference-to salvation.

v11 For the scripture is-saying Every one trusting on him will not be-disgraced.

v12 For (there) is not strict-order both of-Jew and of Greek.  For the same Jehovah of-all, being-rich with-reference-to all the (ones) calling-on him;

v13 For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved.

 

 

1 John 1:1 Which was from beginning, which we-have-heard-and-still-hear, which we-have-seen-and-still-see with our eyes, which we-beheld and our hands touched, concerning the word of-the life (i.e. Jesus/Yeshua the Messiah),

v2 And the life was manifested, and we-have-seen-and-still-see and we-are-bearing-witness and we-are-reporting to-YOU the life namely-the eternal, one-which was with the Father and it-was-manifested to-us,

v3 Which we-have-seen-and-still-see and we-have-heard-and-still-hear, we-are-reporting also to-YOU, in-order-that YOU yourselves also might-be-having participation with us.  But even our participation (is) with the Father and with his son Jesus Messiah.

v4 And these (things) we ourselves are-writing in-order-that our joy might-be having-been-fulfilled-and-still-be-being-fulfilled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Nov 8-9, 2013; Nov. 28-29, 2014; Nov 20-21, 2015, Dec 9-10, 2016;

Nov 24-25, 2017 Nov 16-17, 2018; Dec 6-7, 2019; Nov 27-28, 2020

Parashah Vayetzei וַיֵּצֵא

 

"and he went out"


Torah portion:
Genesis 28:10-32:3

Haftarah portion:
Hosea 12:12-14:9

Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 
John 1:19-51

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

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Translation vs. Transliteration

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Μεσσίας and Χριστός

 

I use A Consistent Translation, by Ralph Mount.  In this translation of the New Testament, Mount used one word of English to translate one word of Greek.  He did this as consistently as he could.  This removes commentary AND proves that the Greek New Testament is inspired of God.  Mount stated "I have not always chosen the best Greek word, or the only Greek, but in my judgment I found the best word I was able.".  In his Greek/English dictionary - which he made before he translated the New Testament - Mount details the occasional instances where he would translate a Greek word by more than one English word, so that readers could KNOW what the original Greek said.

 

All in all, I think this is the best English translation of the New Testament Greek.  That said, I think that in John 1:41 & John 4:25, Mount did include a type of commentary.  He inserted the Hebrew  מָשִׁיחַ  rather than transliterating or translating the Greek word Μεσσίαν, and then used the English transliteration of the Greek Μεσσίαν  instead of transliterating or translating the Greek word Χριστός as either “Christ” or "anointed one".

 

John 1:41 Consistent Translation: This-(one) is first finding (his)-own brother Simon, and he-is-saying to-him, We-have-found-and-still-have the (*1) מָשִׁיחַ   which is being-translated-with (*2) Messiah

(*1) the Greek word here is Μεσσίαν, which would transliterate into English as "Messian"

(*2) the Greek word here is Χριστός, which would transliterate into English as "Christos".

 

John 1:41 ASV1901 He findeth first his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messiah (which is, being interpreted, Christ).
 

Gnt Morph:

εὑρίσκει οὗτος πρῶτον τὸν ἀδελφὸν τὸν ἴδιον Σίμωνα καὶ λέγει αὐτῷ εὑρήκαμεν τὸν Μεσσίαν ὅ ἐστιν μεθερμηνευόμενον Χριστός

 

Textus Receptus:

εὑρίσκει οὗτος πρῶτος τὸν ἀδελφὸν τὸν ἴδιον Σίμωνα καὶ λέγει αὐτῷ Εὑρήκαμεν τὸν Μεσσίαν ὅ ἐστιν μεθερμηνευόμενον Χριστός

 

Note the Textus Receptus (King James Text) has the Greek definite articles in front of both Μεσσίαν and Χριστός; the Gnt Morph does not have it preceeding Χριστός. 

In New Testament Greek, there are 24 forms for the definite article!

τὸν  is "the" in the accusative case, masculine, singular.

   is "the" in the nominative case, masculine, singular.

Similarly, Greek words may have different endings due to case and place, such as with Μεσσίαν/Μεσσίας.

 

Messiah is a transliteration of the Hebrew word מָשִׁיחַ.  Christ is a transliteration of the Greek word Χριστός Both words mean “(the) anointed (one)” in their own languages.

Messiah is also an English transliteration of the Greek word Μεσσίαν/Μεσσίας which in turn is considered to be a Greek transliteration of the Hebrew word מָשִׁיחַ  mashiyach.  Christ is an English transliteration of the Greek word  Χριστός, and  Χριστός is a translation of the Hebrew word  מָשִׁיחַ.

The Hebrew word מָשִׁיחַ  (pronounced mä·shē'·akh, sometimes transliterated mashiyach), means "anointed" (cool comparison at Psalm 2:2). The Greek word Χριστός (pronounced khrē-sto's, transliterated CHRISTOS, Christ) is a Greek language TRANSLATION of the Hebrew word מָשִׁיחַ, and also means "anointed".  Thus the English transliteration "Christ" well conveys the meaning "anointed" -- if you know just a little Greek. The Greek word Μεσσίας (pronounced mĕs-sē'-äs, transliterated MESSIAS, Messiah) is a Greek TRANSLITERATION of the Hebrew word מָשִׁיחַ, and thus also carries the Hebrew word's meaning "anointed". While I would agree that "Messiah" might be better used than "Christ" to convey the meaning "anointed", you run into consistency problems with that usage at John 1:41 & 4:25, where both Greek words appear together . Also note that the Septuagint (O.T. Greek) translated the Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ  with Χριστός

Μεσσίας Messias G3323

http://www.blbclassic.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G3323&t=ASV

Χριστός Christos G5547

http://www.blbclassic.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G5547&t=ASV

מָשִׁיחַ  mashiyach H4899

http://www.blbclassic.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=H4899&t=ASV

 

When Mount made his N.T. translation, he felt that the transliteration "Christ" lost the meaning of the title "the Messiah".  And of course then the meaning (translation) "anointed" was also lost.  He wanted to place emphasis that Jesus is the Jewish Messiah, which certainly is sound doctrine that bible readers should understand. However, "Messiah" is still just a transliterated word...

 

  I should point out that Mount's use of "Messiah" for Χριστός, is consistent throughout his New Testament translation.  However, at John 1:41  he ran into a problem as the Greek text has both Μεσσίαν and Χριστός. Mount had already used "Messiah" for  Χριστός,  so the logical (and correct) use of "Messiah" to transliterate Μεσσίαν would unfortunately not be consistent.  For a workaround, Mount - inserted - THE HEBREW מָשִׁיחַ  for the Greek word Μεσσίαν.  This word form Μεσσίας only occurs one other time in the New Testament Greek, and likewise is seen with Χριστός:

 

 

John 4:25 Consistent Translation The woman is-saying to-him, I-am-knowing-absolutely that מָשִׁיחַ, is-coming, the (one) being-called Messiah; at-the-time-that he-might-come, that (one) will-tell to-us all-(things).

 

John 4:25 ASV 1901 - The woman saith unto him, I know that Messiah cometh (he that is called Christ): when he is come, he will declare unto us all things.

 

Gnt Morph:

λέγει αὐτῷ ἡ γυνή οἶδα ὅτι Μεσσίας ἔρχεται ὁ λεγόμενος Χριστός ὅταν ἔλθῃ ἐκεῖνος ἀναγγελεῖ ἡμῖν ἅπαντα

 

Textus Receptus:

λέγει αὐτῷ ἡ γυνή Οἶδα ὅτι Μεσσίας ἔρχεται ὁ λεγόμενος Χριστός ὅταν ἔλθῃ ἐκεῖνος ἀναγγελεῖ ἡμῖν πάντα

Note that in John 1:41 and John 4:25 that both of the Greek words we are looking at were understood as "anointed" – by New Testament Greek writers and readers.  One Greek word is a transliteration (Μεσσίαν/Μεσσίας) and one a translation (Χριστός).

 

It seems Mount's use of the Hebrew for the Greek word Μεσσίας was from a belief that the writer or speaker recorded in the text spoke this word in Hebrew.  This may be, but that is an unknown, and so the use of the Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ  in an English translation substituting a transliteration of the Greek word  Μεσσίας (i.e. Messias) amounts to commentary.  Granted, Ralph Mount's commentary should be listened to.  It seems Mount was working this out as his Greek/English dictionary does not have entries of Μεσσίας or Χριστός...

 

I am perplexed as to why Mount did this, as he was always so adamant that you do not ever alter the Word of God, and that the Greek text was the inspired Word of God.  Perhaps he found a manuscript that had this Hebrew word in it?  However, I do not recall him ever mentioning that.  Also, as is typical in translating New Testament Greek, Mount transliterated proper names.  For example, "Jesus" is a dated English transliteration of the Greek word Ἰησοῦς.  "Jesus" is NOT a translation of Ἰησοῦς! It seems to me inconsistent to transliterate proper names/titles elsewhere, but not here.

 

It occurs to me that Μεσσίαν could have been in use by Greek speaking Jews as a name/title for some time - that is to say, perhaps the Jews of the first century would have treated the Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ  mashiyach with the Greek Μεσσίαν, just as we now generally treat the Greek  Χριστός with English "Christ"; i.e. the transliteration of an earlier language word becomes a name or title in the spoken/current language.

 

However, the use of Μεσσίαν by the Greek speaking Jews does not seem to be the case with the Septuagint, as it appears the LXX uses χριστοῦ to translate מָשִׁיחַ  mashiyach (Ps.2:2).  In fact, as the LXX confirms that the Jews of the period used χριστοῦ to translate מָשִׁיחַ, we see the further uniqueness of the use of Μεσσίαν in the New Testament.  Still, I don't see that this uniqueness is added to (in the long run) by using a Hebrew word in an English translation of New Testament Greek!

 

An important consideration: While we cannot say for certain what language/s the New Testament writers spoke, we can determine that the inspired original written text was NOT  Hebrew, as the use of מָשִׁיחַ  or Μεσσίαν dictates that the document was not written in Hebrew originally.  For if it were originally written in Hebrew, the explanation "which is being-translated" would not have been needed. That is, if the original text was Hebrew, there would not be a note explaining that "Messiah is being translated into the Greek word Christos"

 

 Unfortunately, some in the "Messianic" assembly have gotten so far off the mark that they don't recognize Ἰησοῦς or Χριστός (let alone the English “Jesus Christ”) as legitimate.  And in this confusion, they denounce Christians, and then the Greek.  Of course the problem with the Messy-Antics is not how Ralph Mount - or anyone else - translates the Greek; they simply do not trust the Greek.  Granted, this lack of trust is aided by the lack of accurate translations. Satan is certainly involved in poor translations as his method of error has always been to question what God said: "Yea, hath God said?"  Without an inspired Greek text, the Messianic theology becomes "Messy-Antic", as they are just making things up.  

 

 

A possible solution to Mount’s apparent dilemma at John 1:41 and 4:25 would be to transliterate Μεσσίαν/Μεσσίας with “Messiah” and transliterate and translate Χριστός as “Christ (the anointed one)”.

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There is no lost Hebrew text:

Psalm 12:6-7   "The words of Jehovah are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, Purified seven times.  Thou wilt keep them, O Jehovah, Thou wilt preserve them from this generation for ever. "

 

2 Corinthians 3:2 YOU yourselves-are our epistle, having-been-written-and-still-written in our hearts, coming-to-be-known and being-read by all MEN,

 v3 (Ones)-being-manifested that You are (an) epistle of-Messiah ministered by us, having-been-written-and-still-written not with-black-ink BUT with (the) Spirit of-(the)-living God, not in flat-tablets of-stone BUT in flat-tablets (of) fleshy hearts.

 

1 Peter 1:25 (ASV 1901) "But the word of the Lord abideth for ever. And this is the word of good tidings which was preached unto you."

A Consistent Translation: But the saying of-Jehovah is-remaining into the age. But this is the saying namely-the good-news-having-been-brought with-reference-to YOU

 

 

Again, a consistent translation is doable, and has been done, and proves that the New Testament Greek text has ONE author...i.e. the New Testament Greek is the Word of God.

 

 

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That Rock was Christ. - 1 Cor.10:4

 Commentary @Hope for Israel

http://hope4israel.org/parashat-vayeitzei-and-he-went-forth-genesis-2810-323

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week looking at the Gospel according to the Shofar.

link for a Gospel in the Shofar video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vigIS8PGZOY

 

Let Freedom Ring

 

Shofar Gospel for Messianics (1)

 

Romans 8:2 For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death.

Galatians 3:1-3  O thoughtless Galatians, who bewitched YOU, to-whom Jesus Messiah was-written-before having-been-and-still-crucified according-to (your) eyes?

This (thing) only I-am-willing to-learn from YOU, took-YOU the Spirit out-of works of-law or out-of (a) hearing of-trust?

Are-YOU thus thoughtless? Having-begun-within in (the) Spirit are-YOU now accomplishing-for-yourselves in flesh?

 

Galatians 4:21 YOU-be-saying to-me, the (ones) willing to-be under law, are-YOU not hearing the law?
v22 For it-has-been-and-still-is-written that Abraham had two sons,
one out-of the maidservant and one out-of the free-woman.
v23 BUT-on-
the-one-hand the (one) out-of the maidservant has-been-and-is-begotten according-to flesh, on-the-other-hand the (one) out-of the free-woman through the promise.

 

v24 Which-things are being-allegorized; for these (women) are two covenants, on-the-one-hand one from mount Sinai, bearing with-reference-to slavery, one-who is Hagar.
v25 But the
Hagar is mount Sinai in the Arabia; but it-is-being-in-line-together to-the now Jerusalem, for she-is-being-a-slave with her children.
v26 But
the above Jerusalem is free, one-who is our mother; [note: not Mary!]
v27 For it-has-been-and-is-still-written: You-be-made-merry, barren, the (one) not bringing-forth, you-rend-asunder and you-shout, the (one) not suffering-birth-pains, because many (are) the children of-the desolate more than of-the (one) having the husband.
v28 But
YOU, brothers, are-yourselves children of-promise according-to Isaac.
v29 BUT as-altogether then
the (one) having-been-begotten according-to flesh was-persecuting the (one) according-to Spirit, thus also now.
v30 BUT what is-saying the scripture? You-cast-out
the maidservant and her son; for by-no-means will the son of-the maidservant inherit with the son of-the free-woman.
v31 On-this-account,
brothers, we-are not children of-a-maidservant BUT of-the free-woman.

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To-the freedom Messiah made us free; YOU-be-standing-firm therefore and YOU-be not being again held-in (a) yoke of-slavery.

 

 

1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling in YOU?"

 

The Righteousness of the God is the Righteousness of trust:  the righteousness out of the Mosaic law is vanity:

Romans 10:1 Brothers, on-the-one-hand the well-thinking of my heart and the petition to the God in-behalf-of the Israeli is with-reference-to salvation.
v2 For I-am-bearing-witness to-
them that they-are-having (a) zeal of-God, BUT not according-to thorough-knowledge;
v3 For being-ignorant-of
the righteousness of-the God, and seeking to-make-stand their-own righteousness [vanity], they-were not subjected to-the righteousness of-the God.
v4
For Messiah (is) finish of-law with-reference-to righteousness to-every (one) trusting.
v5 For Moses is-writing
the righteousness the (one) out-of the law, that the MAN having-done them will-himself-live in them.
v6 But
the righteousness out-of trust is-saying thus: Might-you not say in your heart: Who will-ascend into the heaven? This is to-lead-down Messiah;
v7 Or: Who will-descend into the abyss? This is to-lead-up Messiah out-of dead (ones).
v8 BUT what is-
it-saying? The saying is near you, in your mouth and in your heart; the saying of-the trust which we-are-preaching is this;

v9 That if you-might-confess with your mouth Jehovah Jesus, and you-might-trust in your heart that the God raised him out-of dead (ones), you-will-be-saved;

v10 For with-heart he-is-being-trusted with-reference-to righteousness, but with-mouth he-is-being-confessed with-reference-to salvation.
v11 For the scripture is-saying:
Every one trusting on him will not be-disgraced.

 

v12 For (there) is not strict-order both of-Jew and of Greek. For the same Jehovah of-all, being-rich with-reference-to all the (ones) calling-on him;
v13
For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved.

 

 

Hebrews 8:5 They-who are-serving (a) copy and (a) shadow of-the (things) in-(the)-heavenlies, according-as Moses was-and-still-is-divinely-informed of-future (things) to-be-accomplishing the tabernacle; for, you-be-seeing, he-is-stating, you-will-make all-(things) according-to the pattern namely-the (one) having-been-pointed-to for-you in the mountain;

v6 Now on-the-other hand he-has-reached-and-still-has (a) more-diverse public-ministry, by-as-much-as he-is also mediator of-a-better covenant, one-which has-been-given-a-law on better promises.

v7 For if that first (covenant) was faultless, (a) place was not being-sought of-a-second.

1 Corinthians 1:17,18  For Messiah dispatched me not to-be-baptizing BUT to-be-bringing-good-news, not in wisdom of-word, in-order-that the cross of-the Messiah might not be-emptied.
For
the word, namely-the (one) of-the cross on-the-one-hand is to-the (ones) perishing stupidity, on-the-other-hand to-us, to-the (ones) being-saved it-is (the) power of-God.

 

Hebrews 13:10 We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat.

 

Psalm 107:1

Oh, give thanks unto Jehovah, for he is good;

for His lovingkindness endures forever.

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Stated slightly differently:

Gospel Shofar for Messianics (2)

 

 Come as you are

Romans 3:29 "Or (is) the God of-Jews only? NOT also of-nations?  Yea also of-nations"

 

 

Ephesians 2:8 For by-the favor YOU-are having-been-and-still-are-saved through trust; and this not out-of YOU, of-God the gift;

v9 Not out-of works, in-order-that some-one might not boast.

v10 For of-him we-are (a) thing-made having-been-created in Messiah Jesus on good works, to-which the God prepared-before (us?) in-order-that we-might-walk-around in them.

-"On", i.e. on the works of the Messiah - not "out of your own works", as per vs9.

v11 On-this-account YOU-be-having-in-memory that at-one-time YOU the Gentiles in flesh, the (ones) being-said (to be) uncircumcision by the (one) being-said (to be) circumcision in flesh made-by-hand,

v12 That YOU-were in that season separate-from Messiah, having-been-and-still-alienated of-the citizenship of-the Israeli and strangers of-the covenants of-the promise, not having hope and (ones) without God in the world.

This is the now:

v13 But at-this-instant in Messiah Jesus YOU, the (ones) at-one-time being far (away), YOU-became near in the blood of-the Messiah.

v14 For he himself is our peace, the (one) having-made the both (places) one even having-broken-down the midst-wall of-the fencing-in, the enmity, in his flesh

-“both places”, i.e. the holy place and the holy of holies

v15 Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments in decrees, in-order-that he-might-create the two in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,

-"the two", i.e. Jew and Gentile trusting in Jesus.

v16 And he-might-reconcile-in-full the both (Jews and Gentiles) in one body to-the God through the cross, having-killed the enmity in it;

v17 And having-come he-himself-brought-good-news [εὐηγγελίσατο, i.e. Jesus brought the Gospel], peace to-YOU to-the (ones) far and peace to-the (ones) near;

-"the ones far" = gentiles, "the ones near" = Jews.  Jesus brought the Gospel...the Jews already had the Law.  The Gospel supersedes the law.  As John Parsons states "Yeshua was not the second coming of Moses!"

v18 Because through him we-are-having the leading-near, the both in one Spirit to the Father.

v19 So therefore YOU-are no-more strangers and dwellers-abroad, BUT YOU-are fellow-citizens of-the holy-places and of-(the)-household of-the God,

-vs. 22 clarifies that these holy places and this household are spiritual.

v20 Having-been-built-up on the foundation of-the apostles and prophets, Messiah Jesus being chief-corner of-it,

-On the other hand, to those not trusting, Jesus is also “the stone of the stumbling” -Romans 9:31-32

v21 In whom all building-up being-fitted-together is-growing into (a) holy sanctuary in Jehovah,

v22 in whom YOU yourselves also are-being-built-together into (a) residence of-the God in spirit.

 

1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling in YOU?"

 

As you were

1 Corinthians 7:17 Unless as the Lord parted to-each (one), as the God has-called-and-still-calls each (one), thus let-him-be-walking-around.  And thus I-order-for-myself in all the assemblies.

v18 Was anyone called having-been-and-still-circumcised? Let-him not be-pulling-on; was anyone called in uncircumcision?  Let-him not be-being circumcised.

v19 The circumcision is not-one-thing, and the uncircumcision is not-one-thing, BUT (a) keeping of-commandments of-God (is).

v20 Each (one) in the calling in-which he-was-called, in this let-him-be-remaining.

v21 Were-you-called (being) (a) slave? Let-it not be-mattering to-you; BUT if you-are-being-able even to-become free, you-use (it) rather.

v22 For the slave having-been-called in Jehovah is (a) freedman of-Jehovah; and likewise the (one) having-been-called (being) free is (a) slave of Messiah.

v23 YOU-were-bought-in-the-market of-(a)-price; YOU-be not becoming slaves of-MEN.

v24 Each (one) in which (thing) he-was-called, brothers, in this let-him-be-remaining beside God.

One new man.  In Messiah, Jews are still physically as Jews.  Gentiles are still physically as Gentiles. Spiritually, they are one new man: they are members of the Body of Messiah.

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Jacob wrestles with God, and wonders where he is.

It seems Paul had a near "Where am I?" moment at 2Cor.12:2-3, when he was seized to the third heaven and didn't know if he was in or out of body. Then again his statement agrees with 1Cor.3:16 - the sanctuary of the God is in you. And certainly, for me too this is often a thought full of wonder.

He says "I AM" (Ex.3:14 -Jn.8:58, Mk.14:62 c.f. LXX) so that we may say "YHVH Yeshua Messiah is." (Isa. 45:21-23, Phil.2:11, Rom.10:9-13). Not by might, not by power, but by My Spirit (Zech.4:6, Rom.9:16) . This is a Wonderful mystery! (Isa.9:6; Matt.1:21-23; Zech.6:12)...

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And by keeping straight the name YHWH, we read John 1:23, which speaks as Isa.40:3: "...make straight the way of YHWH...". And in this, we understand that Yeshua is YHWH. And thus, Isa. 45:21, Rom.10:9-13 are aligned with Phil.2:11: "And every tongue might-acknowledge that Yeshua Messiah (is) YHWH with-reference-to glory of-God (the) Father". And that is of primary importance...Jn.10:30...

 


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A friend correctly pointed out that the Tetragrammaton (יהוה) is the name of God, not "Adonai" or "Hashem" and so forth.

However, it seems that we cannot get too far by attempting to distinguish between "Yohd/Yahd/Yod", or Vahv/Wah or the ancient Hebrew Pictograms and BABYLONIAN (gasp) Hebrew, or "יהוה/Jehovah/Yahweh/YHVH/YHWH/etc. I note that while the Greek (LXX and NT) uses "KURIOU/KURIOS/KURION" to translate יהוה, IF the distinction provided by the Greek definite article ("the" in English) - or its absence - is kept consistently in translation, THEN the Greek still shows that without the article, Kuriou represents YHVH. That is, the Greek text also shows that Jesus/IESOU/Yeshua is Jehovah/KURIOU/YHVH (@ Jn.1:23 & Isa.40:3). I'm trusting that the N.T. Greek is inspired, but I understand that a lot of people have difficulty in accepting the N.T. Greek text as inspired.

This kind of a study helps me see that my late mother-in-law, who spoke Spanish and only a few words of English, and certainly no Hebrew or Greek, could have accepted Jesus, (whom we also know as Yeshua, but whom she understood and pronounced as "Haysoos") as YHWH Elohim, whom she understood/pronounced as "DIOS". Mal. 1:11 speaks towards Rev.5:8 and Rom. 3:29:
"or (is) the God of-Jews only? NOT also of-nations? Yea also of-nations,"

"And every tongue might-acknowledge..."(Phil.2:11)... - for this to be true it must be possible...

In other words, if we say that only a certain pronunciation or even language is valid towards understanding the who/what of the Tetragrammaton (
יהוה), we deny a lot of people access to Him. This seems to relate to Mal.1:7. God has "set" His table...he will invite people - "guests" - even off the street! (Matt.22:10) Those called to the wedding are happy (Rev.19:9). So then we should ask if we are limiting those people from being able to know YHVH, or rather are we limiting YHVH  from knowing them. It seems that in effect, we are "saying" YHVH is limited, and this then profanes His name. So we need to be loving our neighbor here. Of course YHVH knows all the tongues...He created them at Babel....

It's a good study area!  Praise Yah. Love all His names too...a few at Isa.9:6...(as expressed in English) - Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Shalom

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Isaiah 53 study
Aish.com placed a translation and commentary on Isaiah 53 on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151746663370823&id=238278610822


"There is no reason that the “servant” in Isaiah 53 would suddenly switch and refer to someone other than the Jewish people."

 https://www.aish.com/sp/ph/Isaiah_53_The_Suffering_Servant.html

 

 I responded:

Well, in vs1 we see the "arm of the LORD", זְרוֹעַ  zĕrowa`is the name of the shankbone on the Passover table. But, that might be a difficult thing to see as per Isa.45:15.

And here is another close by reason:
Isa.49:6
"yea, he saith, It is too light a thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth"

Now, if you claim that this passage refers to Isaiah as the servant, as some do, you have provided a reason "that the 'servant' in Isaiah 53 would suddenly switch and refer to someone other than the Jewish people." Of course saying "Israel raises up Israel" is akin to saying "Don't confuse me with the facts, my mind is already made up." Speaking of getting to the heart of the Hebrew, I just love the Hebrew text's presentation of the feminine noun "YeshuaH". Keep reading that Isaiah 12:2-3 in Hebrew at Havdalah! This will (eventually) lead to Isa.40:5, but I digress...

I like how John Ankerberg words this: "-- First, the biblical text itself teaches us the suffering Servant could not be Isaiah or the nation of Israel. The reason for this is found in verses 9 and 10 where we are told the Servant
"had done no violence, nor was any deceit found in his mouth." This couldn’t be Isaiah or the nation since Isaiah himself clearly states, "I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips" (Isa. 6:5)--"
Unlike Isaiah and Israel, the Servant is righteous. vs11 יַצְדִּיק צַדִּיק --of which it appears you are not translating one of these words...now what was that about an accurate Hebrew translation?

And of course Ankerberg is a bible studying Christian, so I doubt you'll hear him.
The Zohar references Isa. 53:4 as the Messiah: “There is in the garden of Eden a palace called the palace of the sons of sickness; this palace the Messiah enters, and summons every sickness, every pain, and every chastisement of Israel; they all come and rest upon him. And were it not that he had thus lighted them off Israel and taken them upon himself, there had been no man able to bear Israel’s chastisement for transgression of the law: and this is that which is written, “Surely our sicknesses he had carried”.
I've heard it said that the Zohar is crazy (or makes you crazy if you read it?). Fortunately we have the Talmud to listen to also:
Sanhedrin 98b: "What is his [the Messiah's] name? -...His name is the 'the leper scholar,' as it is written, - Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him a leper, smitten of God, and afflicted."


Of course the Talmud was compiled long after the New Testament's Matthew 8:17, so that might explain their (Rabbinical) thinking. And there are not a few Rabbis of this Messianic thinking. Just do a web search for "Isaiah 53 Messiah".


At any rate, I understand from vs1 that not many hear the report. It is hopeful to contemplate the realization of the new covenant spoken of at Jeremiah 31:31-34;
"not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers" - let's get ready for some serious change. And hey, shalom and remember - no worries: Jesus' dying words were "Father, forgive them for they don't know what they do." And then it got dark. Stars were out. Jer. 31:36.

 

End of response to Aish

Above Zohar reference is Zohar II, 212a. This has been edited out of the 1984 Soncino English version.

 

It occurred to me while writing the above response, that responding to Orthodox Jews and Messianic “believers” in Yeshua is basically the same.

I note that many Orthodox do not accept Jesus as Messiah, due to the blindness that God placed on them @Romans 11:8, whereas many Messianics do.  However, the Orthodox are in the end perhaps better off than some Messianics, because some Messianics –SAY- Jesus/Yeshua is Messiah, but DENY that he is YHVH.  Yes, some may say he is YHVH, but they will often also say you MUST obey the Torah of the Sinai Covenant, and in that, they limit the authority of Yeshua to a "lesser god".

That is, they really don't trust that "Messiah Yeshua is YHVH".

Hebrews 8:7 "For if that first (covenant) was faultless, (a) place was not being-sought of-a-second"

Better to not know anything, than to be a self-righteous Messianic/Christian.  So says scripture:

Hebrews 10:29 To-how-much of-worse vengeance are-YOU-thinking will-he-be-thought worthy, the (one) having-trodden-down the Son of-the God and having-considered the blood of-the covenant, in which he-was-made-holy, common, and having-insulted-within the Spirit of-the favor?

 

*2 Peter 2:20 For if having-fled-from the pollutions of-the world in thorough-knowledge of-the Lord and Savior Jesus Messiah, but having again been-interwoven in-these they-are-being-made-inferior, the last (things) to-them have-become-and-still-are worse (than) of-the first (things).
v21 For it-was better for-them not
to-have-come-to-know-thoroughly the way of-the justice than having-come-to-know-thoroughly to-turn out-of the holy commandment having-been-given-over to-them.
v22 It-has-happened to-them the (thing) of-the true proverb;
(a) dog having-turned-around on its-own vomit, and; (a) sow having-bathed with-reference-to (a) rolling-place of-mire.
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Note the color here coding reflects The Voice as speaking to both Messianics that seek to self-justify by “going back under the Mosaic Law” and simultaneously to those that seek to self-justify by embracing the sin of Gan Eden, i.e. by repeating the lie, “Yea, hath God said?”

 

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The Servant of Isaiah 53 is the Messiah.

The Arm of YHVH of Isaiah 53 is the Messiah.

 

I responded to Aish's article (on Facebook)again:

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151746663370823&id=238278610822

 

In Isa. 53:9-10 where we are told the Servant "had done no violence, nor was any deceit found in his mouth." This couldn’t be Isaiah or the nation since Isaiah himself clearly states, "I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips" (Isa. 6:5). Thus neither Isaiah nor Israel can redeem Israel. Unlike Isaiah and Israel, the Servant of Isaiah 53 is righteous. (vs11 יַצְדִּיק צַדִּיק)

In Isa 53:1 we see the "arm of the LORD", זְרוֹעַ  zĕrowa, which is the name applied to the shankbone on the Passover table. In other words, the arm of the LORD is the Passover sacrifice that redeems Israel: “… I will redeem you with an outstretched arm…” –Exd.6:6. Isa.59:19 “And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his own arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it upheld him.” The Arm of the LORD is the Messiah.


Seeing further, the son was given (Isa.9:6) in type via singular sacrifice by the LORD @Gen.3:21 (skin, not skins), matching the past tense of the “I have given it upon the altar” of Lev. 17:11.


Isa.53:10-11 “Yet it pleased Jehovah to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of Jehovah shall prosper in his hand. He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by the knowledge of himself shall my righteous servant justify many; and he shall bear their iniquities.”


The Arm of the Lord and the Servant of Isaiah 53 is the Messiah.

 

End of response to Aish

 Aish apparently deleted this response.

 

Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace, that bringeth good tidings of good, [the Gospel] that publisheth salvation  [יְשׁוּעָה -Yeshuah], that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

 

Romans 10:12 For (there) is not strict-order both of-Jew and of Greek. For the same Jehovah of-all, being-rich with-reference-to all the (ones) calling-on him;
v13
For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved.


v14 How therefore might-
they-call-on (one) with-reference-to whom they-trusted not? But how will-they-trust of-whom they-heard not? But how will-they-hear separate-from (one) preaching?
v15 But how might-they-preach if they-might not be-dispatched? Even-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written: As beautiful the feet of-the (ones) bringing-good-news-(of) good-things.

 

And so I reposted my comment at Aish!  HOPE for The Best!

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Nov 1-2, 2013; Nov.21-22, 2014, Nov 14-15, 2015; Dec 2-3, 2016; Nov 17-18, 2017;

Nov 9-10, 2018; Nov 29-30, 2019; Nov 20-21, 2020

Parashah Toldot - תּוֹלְדֹת

"generations"

Torah portion:

Genesis 25:19 - 28:9

Haftarah portion:

Malachi 1:1 - 2:7

Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Romans 9:1-31 (and vs32,33 fits well here...)

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

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A Simple Christian Tract

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#A_Simple_Christian_Tract

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It seems that we are at the point where men won't stand for sound doctrine but rather seek legends/traditions. (2Tim.4:3-4).  So from here on out, we study to show ourselves approved unto God (not unto mankind).  The most important message to receive - and give - is the Gospel.  Jesus is the Propitiation of our sins. 

Yeshua is our propitiatory, not "atonement".  The distinction is important, as "atonement" covers sin, where as propitiation removes sin.

Romans 3:24 Being-justified gratuitously by his favor through the redemption-back namely-the (one) in Messiah Jesus;

v25 Whom the God himself-placed-before, (a) propitiatory through trust in his blood, with-reference-to (a) demonstration of-his justice because of the letting-go-unpunished of-the sinful-acts having-come-to-pass-before-and-still-existing

Note vs. 24 "redemption-back" - ἀπολυτρώσεως -apolutroseos- and "propitatory" -ἱλαστήριον -hilasterion-

This is the “redemption-back” (ἀπολυτρώσεως - apolutroseos) power of our Propitiatory (ἱλαστήριον - hilasterion)  Atonement, Messiah Yeshua.  (Understand this: Yeshua IS the Propitiatory...His sacrifice REMOVES our sin, and is not just a "covering" as was provided annually at Yom Kippur in the Levitical priesthood.) 

Through Jesus we have eternal access to fellowship with/in YHVH...Jesus IS YHVH. The Gospel, in its complexity, can be simple in that you don't have to know every "jot and tittle" to be saved:

1 Corinthians 1:17 For Messiah dispatched me not to-be-baptizing BUT to-be-bringing-good-news, not in wisdom of-word, in-order-that the cross of-the Messiah might not be-emptied.
v
18 For the word, namely-the (one) of-the cross on-the-one-hand is to-the (ones) perishing stupidity, on-the-other-hand to-us, to-the (ones) being-saved it-is (the) power of-God.
 

More and more the truth of this simplicity manifests itself, but of course the "jots and tittles" are interesting and edifying (2Tim.3:16-17).  Some may yet desire meat (1Cor.3:2).  So sharing is caring...

 

At Matthew 25:5 all ten virgins slumbered and slept.  The difference appears to be that the prudent (sleeping & slumbering) virgins took oil for their torches.  It seems that the stupid virgins had a type of righteousness, hence the moniker "virgins".  It doesn't seem to me that the "stupid" virgins are what we think of as "sinners" or "bad" people. Apparently they have a convincing, real form of righteousness...Romans 10:1-13 outlines a distinction between two kinds of righteousness...

 

Anyway, at Matt. 25:6 then the prudent virgins (with oil) "meet" with the bridegroom (and note that there was a clamor and apparently even the stupid virgins were told that the bridegroom was coming and for them to go to the meeting, and yet they felt the need to have more oil.  Lack of trust?).  The Greek word for "meeting"  here is ἀπάντησιν - a feminine noun - transliterated "apantēsin" (ah-pahn-tay-seen) and is the same word that is found at 1 Thess. 4:17.  Moulton and Milligan, (Vocab. of the Greek Test., pp53) states "...the official welcome of a newly arrived dignitary - a usage which accords excellently with this NT context."

 

This meeting in the air in the sweet bye and bye (separation, Luke 16:19-31) aligns with "Let your kingdom come; let your will come-to-pass, as in heaven, also upon the earth;" (Matt.6:10).   These passages could certainly reference the same event, and I believe they do.  1 Thess. 4 makes further distinctions in the Greek between:

* "those that are alive and remain"(vs15 & 17 - ἡμεῖς οἱ ζῶντες οἱ περιλειπόμενοι),

* "those that sleep / in Jesus" (vs14-τοὺς κοιμηθέντας διὰ τοῦ Ἰησοῦ, vs15- τοὺς κοιμηθέντας)

* and those "dead in Messiah"(vs16-οἱ νεκροὶ ἐν Χριστῷ).  

 

And that YHVH's lovingkindness is so prevalent here - to all these!- is indeed comforting:

"Wherefore comfort one another with these words." - 1 Thess.4:18

If you are trusting that the Greek text is inspired, it may be seen that these distinctions allow for "Thus all Israel will be saved." @Ro.11:26.  To whit; those "dead in Messiah" may be seen to correspond to Jews that do not believe Jesus is Messiah and to those "souls" under the altar (Rev.6:9) that are not yet washed in the blood of the lamb.  Note they cry for God's promised vengeance (vs10, Deut 32:43). And "those that sleep in Jesus" may be seen to correspond to believers that have died, and have washed their stolees in the blood of the lamb and stand in sight of the throne (Rev.7:14,15).

 

...this should lead us to consider (among other things - it's all good to study to show yourself approved to God -2Tim.2:15) who those virgins are.   Romans 11 makes the distinction that blinded national Israel is not the NT church/assembly (the assembly – Jew and Gentile, one new man - is saved, national Israel will be saved)....and at Ephesians 5 and Genesis 2 we see that Eve was created a wife, and was never a bride.  That is, if we believers are the body, we cannot marry our head (Yeshua)...we are already one/echad.  And so if we pray "You-give to-us today our bread..."(Matt.9:11), we should understand that this is our place - thoroughly chewing the Word.

 

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a word on The Word on The Word

 

Romans 9:1 "I-am-saying truth in Messiah, I-am not lying, my conscience witnessing-together with-me in (the) Holy Spirit,"

Galatians 4:30 BUT what is-saying the scripture? You-cast-out the maidservant and her son; for by-no-means will the son of-the maidservant inherit with the son of-the free-woman.

with  1 Pe.1:25, Rev.1:17-18, Isa.44:6, Rev.22:13,16,  Jn.1:1,14, Phil 2:5-11, Isa.45:18-23,  Matt. 24:35, Rom.7:1-6, Gal.4:21-31, Romans 9 &10, Hebrews 8,9 &10, Ro.11:26-28, 2 Pe.2:21

 

1Peter 1:25 (ASV 1901) "But the word of the Lord abideth for ever. And this is the word of good tidings which was preached unto you. "

(A Consistent Translation) "But the saying of-Jehovah is-remaining into the age. But this is the saying namely-the good-news-having-been-brought with-reference-to YOU"

 The Gospels - The good news of the Messiah - are the Word/Saying of Yahweh.

 

2 Timothy 3:16 "All scripture (is) God-breathed and profitable toward teaching, toward reproof, toward correction, toward discipline the (discipline) in justice."

If we believe 1Timothy to be inspired scripture, we MUST believe that the above passage reflects this belief also. Thus note that they had “1Timothy” when they read this letter.

Restated: If 1Tim. is inspired for us in our time, it was inspired written word in Timothy’s time.

Matthew 4:4 But the (one) having-answered said, It-has-been-and-is-still-written, Not upon bread only will MAN live, BUT upon every saying proceeding-out through (the) mouth of-God

John 10:30 "I and the Father are one."

 

The Word is NEVER lost or hidden from man.  The "true version written in Hebrew"  is not buried in the bowels of the Vatican.  The truth always has been readily available to man.  Generally though, we prefer to sleep.

 

The fact of the enduring Word is supported in The "Old" Testament:

Psalm 12:6  "The words of Jehovah are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, Purified seven times.
 vs7 Thou wilt keep them, O Jehovah, Thou wilt preserve them from this generation for ever.
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John 1:1 The Word was in (the) beginning, and the Word was with the God, and the Word was God.

v14 And the Word came-to-be flesh, and he-tabernacled among us, and we-beheld his glory, glory as of-(an) only-begotten from (the) Father full of-favor and truth.

 

This is what Jesus said about His words:

Matthew 24:35  The heaven and the earth will-go-past, but by-no-means might my words go-past.

 

From these passages, we know absolutely that nothing in the Old or New Testaments is lost.  This makes Bible study a little more challenging, because it does not allow us to make things up to fit our doctrine.  We actually have to study to show ourselves approved unto God. Fortunately, we don't have to know everything.  This fact is produced in Paul's letter to the Corinthians:

1 Corinthians 13:12 For just-now we-are-looking through (a) mirror in (an) enigma, but then face to face; just-now I-am-coming-to-know out-of part, but then I-shall-come-to-know-thoroughly-for-myself according-as also I-came-to-be-known-thoroughly.
13 But at-this-instant trust, hope, charity (are) remaining, these three things; but the charity (is) (the) greater of-these.

 

SO, then, we can trust Paul's Word...

 

 Galatians 4:30 BUT what is-saying the scripture? You-cast-out the maidservant and her son; for by-no-means will the son of-the maidservant inherit with the son of-the free-woman.

 

 

 

Paul writes that he writes (says) "in the Holy Spirit". 

with 

Rom.7:1-6,

Gal.4:21-31,

 Romans 9 &10,

 Hebrews 8,9 &10,

 Ro.11:26-28, 2 Pe.2:21

 

Romans 9:1 "I-am-saying truth in Messiah, I-am not lying, my conscience witnessing-together with-me in (the) Holy Spirit,"

v2 That it-is great grief to-me and unceasing pain in my heart;
v3 For I-was-wishing I myself to-be anathema from the Messiah in-behalf-of my brothers, my relatives according-to flesh,
v4 They-who are Israelites
, of-whom the adoption-as-son and the glory and the covenants and the giving-of-law and the service and the promises,
v5 Of-whom the fathers, and out-of whom the Messiah according-to the flesh; the (one) being over all (things) God blessed with-reference-to the ages, amen.
v6 But not such-as that the word of-the God has-and-is-still-fallen-away. For not all the (ones) out-of Israel, these (are) Israel;
v7 Neither because they-are seed of-Abraham, (are) all children, BUT: in Isaac seed will-be-called to-you.
v8 This is, not the children of-the flesh these children of-the God, BUT the children of-the promise (are) being-figured with-reference-to seed.

v9 For the word of-promise (is) this: According-to this season I-shall-come and (a) son will-be to-the Sara.
v10 But not only (she), BUT Rebecca having conjugal-bed out-of one (man), Isaac our father;
v11 For not-yet having-been-born nor having practised anything good or worthless, in-order-that the plan of-the God according-to choice might-be-remaining,
v12 Not out-of works BUT out-of the (one) calling, it-was-said to-her that The greater will-be-slave to-the lesser;
v13 Even-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written: I-cherished the Jacob but I-hated the Esau.

Note, God hated Esau, but was "with" Ishmael, even though He said to cast him out. Just after this prophecy by Sarah (Gen.21:10, Gal.4:30), God says that he is with Ishmael (Gen.21:20).  Note that mercy!

 

Interesting allegories -
The flesh/The Spirit ~ Sinai/New covenant,
Hagar/Sarah ~ Sinai/New covenant,
Esau/Jacob ~ Sinai/New covenant now,
The Esau I hated, yet YHVH was with Ishmael.

The Gospel was preached - at Isaiah 52:1, but not all heard at Isaiah 53:1.

 

 

Isaiah 52:1 Awake, awake, put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city: for henceforth there shall no more come into thee the uncircumcised and the unclean.
2 Shake thyself from the dust; arise, sit on thy throne, O Jerusalem: loose thyself from
the bonds of thy neck, O captive daughter of Zion.

[these bonds are called a yoke of slavery in Gal.5:1, and refer to the Sinai Covenant]
3 For thus saith Jehovah, Ye were sold for nought; and ye shall be redeemed without money.
4 For
thus saith the Lord Jehovah, My people went down at the first into Egypt to sojourn there: and the Assyrian hath oppressed them without cause.
5 Now therefore, what do
I here, saith Jehovah, seeing that my people is taken away for nought? they that rule over them do howl, saith Jehovah, and my name continually all the day is blasphemed.
6 Therefore
my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he that doth speak; behold, it is I.
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How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace, that bringeth good tidings of good, [the Gospel] that publisheth salvation  [יְשׁוּעָה -Yeshuah], that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

 

Isaiah 52:13 Behold, my servant shall deal wisely, he shall be exalted (John 12:13, 14) and lifted up (John 19:15-18), and shall be very high (Psalm 110:1; Luke 20:42; Luke 22:69; Acts 7:55-56; Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 1:3).
14 Like as many were astonished at thee (his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men),
15 so shall he sprinkle many
nations; kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they understand.

This speaks of the Messiah of Israel, Yeshua, who was beaten beyond recognition and crucified.  His sacrifice redeems Israel.  He ALSO sprinkles many Gentile nations. At his "2nd" presence, Israel will look upon him whom they pierced (John 19:37), and mourn for him (Zech.12:10).  This is the great conversion spoken of @Romans 11:26: "and all Israel shall be saved".

 

The Hidden Chapter

Isaiah 53:1-12 ASV - 1 Who hath believed our message? and to whom hath the arm of Jehovah been revealed? 2 For he grew up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. 3 He was despised, and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and as one from whom men hide their face he was despised; and we esteemed him not. 4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and Jehovah hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. 7 He was oppressed, yet when he was afflicted he opened not his mouth; as a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep that before its shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth. 8 By oppression and judgment he was taken away; and as for his generation, who among them considered that he was cut off out of the land of the living for the transgression of my people to whom the stroke was due?

9 And they made his grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in his death; although he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth. 10 Yet it pleased Jehovah to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of Jehovah shall prosper in his hand. 11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by the knowledge of himself shall my righteous servant justify many; and he shall bear their iniquities. 12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he poured out his soul unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors: yet he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

 

Perhaps the severity of God's love changes with the Cross/advent/our death to the law (Ro.7:1-6) in Messiah Jesus from "YHVH was with Ishmael" (the cast out son of the cast out maidservant) to "the Esau I hated" in that Esau represents the works of the flesh after the freedom from the Sinai covenant -Ro.7:1-4).  Perhaps Esau HERE relates to Christians that "go back under the law"?  The outcome of such is worse than if they had known nothing (Heb.10:29-30).
 

- as Sarah represents the New Covenant and Hagar represents the Sinai Covenant, so too perhaps here Esau represents the works of the law (vs12) and Jacob represents the mercy calling of God...and so also the "righteousness of the law" equates to Esau and Sinai and the "righteousness of God" equates to spiritual Sarah, the New Covenant, as follows...

Now, NOT TO WORRY: the song of Moses, the bondservant, AND the song of the Lamb WILL be sung...Rev.15:3-4 (YHVH is with Ishmael too [who now represents the cast out Sinai covenant’s son – Blinded Israel]...and so all Israel shall be saved Ro.11:26-28, 2 Pe.2:21).

 

Cont. Romans 9:14 What therefore shall-we-say? Unrighteousness beside the God? May-it not come-to-pass.
v15 For to-the Moses he-is saying: I-shall-have-mercy-on whomever I-might-be-having-mercy, and I-shall-pity whomever I-might-be-pitying.
v16 So therefore
(it-is) not of-the (one) willing nor of-the (one) running, BUT of-the God having-mercy.
v17 For the scripture is-saying to-the Pharaoh that With-reference-to this same thing I-raised you out, in-which-case I-might-demonstrate in you my power, and in-which-case my name might-be-announced in all the earth.
v18
So therefore he-is-having-mercy-on whom he-is-willing, but whom he-is-willing he-is-hardening.
v19 You-will-say to-me therefore: Why is-he still finding-fault? For who has-withstood-and-still-withstands his intention?


v20 O MAN, yea therefore who are-you, yourself the (one) replying-against the God? Will the thing-moulded say to-the (one) having-moulded: Why (have) you-made me thus? (No!)
v21 Or is the potter not having authority of-the mud out-of the same lump to-make on-the-one-hand which vessel with-reference-to honor, on-the-other-hand which with-reference-to dishonor?
(vessel with-reference-to honor - 2 Timothy 2:21)
v22 But if the God willing to-demonstrate the wrath and to-make-known the possible (intention?) of-him brought in much patience vessels of-wrath having-been-and-still-rendered-thoroughly-fit with-reference-to destruction,
v23 And in-order-that he-might-make-known
the riches of his glory on vessels of-mercy, which he-prepared-before with-reference-to glory,
v24
Whom (has) he-called, even us, not only out-of Jews BUT also out-of nations?
v25 As even in the Hosea he-is-saying: I-shall-call the people not mine, my people, and the (woman?) not having-been-cherished-and-still-(not)-cherished, having-been-cherished-and-still-cherished; (Hosea 2:23)

The conjunction “and” is defining separate things here:

1: Hosea 2:23 defines the “Loruhamah” as “her that had not obtained mercy.  This is Israel. At Hosea 2:7 God says he will have mercy on Judah. God will have mercy on Israel (Rom. 11:26).

2: @Hosea 2:23 the “Loammi” (not people me) refers again to Israel @Hosea 1:9.  AND @Rom.9:25, the reference to Hos. 2:23 is applied to Gentiles.

Hosea 2:23 is a dual prophecy.

That’s about the best I can do with that at this time.


v26 And it-will-be in the place, the-place-where, it-was-said to-them: YOU (-are) not my people, there they-will-be-called sons of (the) living God.
(Hosea 1:10)
v27 But Isaiah is-crying in-behalf-of the Israeli; If the number of-the sons of-Israel might-be as the sand of-the sea, the thing-left-under will-be-saved;
(Isaiah 10:22)
v28 For finishing-completely and cutting-short (an) account in justice; because Jehovah will-make (an) account having-been-and-still-cut-short on the land.
v29 And according-as Isaiah said-before and still-is-saying: Unless Jehovah of-hosts abandoned (a) seed to-us, we (maybe) became as Sodom and we (maybe) were-likened as Gomorrah.
(Isaiah 1:9)

v30 What therefore shall-we-say? That nations the (ones) not pursuing justice, it (they)-apprehended justice, but justice the (one) out-of trust?
v31 But
Israel pursuing (a) law of-justice came not first with-reference-to (the) law.
v32 Because-of what? Because not
out-of trust BUT as out-of works of-law they-stumbled on-the stone of-the stumbling,
v33 According-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written: Behold I-am-placing
in Sion (a) stone of-stumbling and (a) rock of-entrapment, and the (one) trusting on him will not be-disgraced.

 

 

 

 

A digression on this stumbling:

Galatians 4:21 YOU-be-saying to-me, the (ones) willing to-be under law, are-YOU not hearing the law?
v22 For it-has-been-and-still-is-written that Abraham had two sons,
one out-of the maidservant and one out-of the free-woman.
v23 BUT-on-
the-one-hand the (one) out-of the maidservant has-been-and-is-begotten according-to flesh, on-the-other-hand the (one) out-of the free-woman through the promise.
v24 Which-things are being-allegorized; for these (women) are two covenants, on-the-one-hand
one from mount Sinai, bearing with-reference-to slavery, one-who is Hagar.
v25 But the
Hagar is mount Sinai in the Arabia; but it-is-being-in-line-together to-the now Jerusalem, for she-is-being-a-slave with her children.
v26 But
the above Jerusalem is free, one-who is our mother;
v27 For it-has-been-and-is-still-written: You-be-made-merry, barren, the (one) not bringing-forth, you-rend-asunder and you-shout, the (one) not suffering-birth-pains, because many (are) the children of-the desolate more than of-the (one) having the husband.
v28 But
YOU, brothers, are-yourselves children of-promise according-to Isaac.
v29 BUT as-altogether then
the (one) having-been-begotten according-to flesh was-persecuting the (one) according-to Spirit, thus also now.
v30 BUT what is-saying the scripture? You-cast-out
the maidservant and her son; for by-no-means will the son of-the maidservant inherit with the son of-the free-woman.
v31 On-this-account,
brothers, we-are not children of-a-maidservant BUT of-the free-woman.

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v1
To-the freedom Messiah made us free; YOU-be-standing-firm therefore and YOU-be not being again held-in (a) yoke of-slavery.

 

Note vs 30: The scripture says to cast out the Sinai Covenant (the maidservant and her son).

 

Romans 7:1 Or are-YOU-being-ignorant, brothers, for I-am-speaking to-(ones)-coming-to-know law, that the law is-exercising-lordship of-the MAN on as-long time as he-is-living?

v2 For the woman under-a-husband has-been-and-is-still-bound by-law to-the living husband; but if the husband might-die-off, she-has-been-and-is still-rendered-inactive from the law of-the husband.

v3 So therefore, while the husband (is) living, she-will-be-termed (an) adulteress if she-might-become to-(a)-different man; but if the husband might-die-off, she-is free from the law, she (will) not be (an) adulteress having-become to-(a)-different man.

v4 So-that, my brothers, YOU yourselves also were-put-to-death to-the law through the body of-the Messiah, with-reference-to YOU to-become to-(a)-different (one), to-the (one) having-been-raised out-of dead (ones), in-order-that we-might-bring-forth-fruit to-the God.

v5 For when we-were in the flesh, the sufferings of-the sins the (sufferings) through the law were-operating in our members with-reference-to the (object) to-bring-forth-fruit to-the death;

v6 But at-this-instant we-were-rendered-inactive from the law, having-died-off in which we-were-being-held-fast, so-that we (are) to-be-being-a-slave in newness of-spirit and not in-oldness of-letter.


This is a narrow path: IF you trust in Jesus AND claim a need to follow the Sinai Covenant, you in fact commit spiritual adultery by "remarrying Hagar"...

related; Paul's Allegory of Flesh and Spirit - Hagar and Sarah, and The Most Important Mitzvah, by John Parsons

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Articles/Hagar_and_Sarah/hagar_and_sarah.html

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Pinchas/The_Mitzvah/the_mitzvah.html


End Digression

 

  

- The Righteousness of the God is the Righteousness of trust:  the righteousness out of the law is vanity:

Romans 10:1 Brothers, on-the-one-hand the well-thinking of my heart and the petition to the God in-behalf-of the Israeli is with-reference-to salvation.
v2 For I-am-bearing-witness to-
them that they-are-having (a) zeal of-God, BUT not according-to thorough-knowledge;
v3 For being-ignorant-of
the righteousness of-the God, and seeking to-make-stand their-own righteousness [vanity], they-were not subjected to-the righteousness of-the God.
v4
For Messiah (is) finish of-law with-reference-to righteousness to-every (one) trusting.
v5 For Moses is-writing
the righteousness the (one) out-of the law, that the MAN having-done them will-himself-live in them.
v6 But
the righteousness out-of trust is-saying thus: Might-you not say in your heart: Who will-ascend into the heaven? This is to-lead-down Messiah;
v7 Or: Who will-descend into the abyss? This is to-lead-up Messiah out-of dead (ones).
v8 BUT what is-
it-saying? The saying is near you, in your mouth and in your heart; the saying of-the trust which we-are-preaching is this;


v9
That if you-might-confess with your mouth Jehovah Jesus, and you-might-trust in your heart that the God raised him out-of dead (ones), you-will-be-saved;


v10
For with-heart he-is-being-trusted with-reference-to righteousness, but with-mouth he-is-being-confessed with-reference-to salvation.
v11 For the scripture is-saying:
Every one trusting on him will not be-disgraced.

 

v12 For (there) is not strict-order both of-Jew and of Greek. For the same Jehovah of-all, being-rich with-reference-to all the (ones) calling-on him;

 

v13 For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved.
 

 

 

This is the opinion we are to have concerning Yeshua (English: Jesus):

Philippians 2:5 "YOU-be-having this opinion in YOU which also (is) in Messiah Jesus,

v6 Who existing in form of-God considered not the being equal with-God (a thing for) seizure,

v7 BUT he-emptied himself having-taken form of (a) slave, having-become in similitude of-MEN;

v8 And having-been-found in-figure as MAN he-humbled himself having-become obedient as-far-as death, but death of-(a)-cross.

v9 and on-this-account the God exceedingly-exalted him and bestowed-a-favor to-him the name, namely-the-one above every name,"

v10 "In-order-that in the name (Hebrew: HaShem) of-Jesus every knee might-bend of-(those)-in-(the)-heavenly and of-(those)-earthly and of-(those)-subterranean,

v11 And every tongue might-acknowledge that Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah with-reference-to glory of-God (the) Father,"

 Romans 10:13 For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved.

 Isaiah 45:18  "For thus saith Jehovah that created the heavens, the God that formed the earth and made it, that established it and created it not a waste, that formed it to be inhabited: I am Jehovah; and there is none else. 19 I have not spoken in secret, in a place of the land of darkness; I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I, Jehovah, speak righteousness, I declare things that are right. 20 Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that carry the wood of their graven image, and pray unto a god that cannot save. 21 Declare ye, and bring it forth; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath showed this from ancient time? who hath declared it of old? have not I, Jehovah? and there is no God else besides me, a just God and a Saviour; there is none besides me. 22 Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is none else. 23 By myself have I sworn, the word is gone forth from my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, that unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear."

Romans 10:13 For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved. 

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Who hath and who shall ascend and or descend?

It is a rather heady concept. (Ephesians 5:23)

In short: Jehovah Jesus Messiah IS.

Proof texts:

Exodus 34:6 "And Jehovah (the Son) descended in the cloud, and stood with him (Moses) there, and proclaimed the name of Jehovah (the Father).  And Jehovah (The Father) passed by (see Ex.33:17-23) before him (Moses), and proclaimed, Jehovah (the Son, with the Father as creator) | Jehovah (the Son, the Savior)."  [Translation & Commentary by Ralph Mount]

 

Proverbs 30:4  "Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended?"

John 3:13 "And not-one has-ascended-and-is-still-ascended into the heaven unless the (one) having-descended out-of the heaven, the son of-the MAN the (one) being in the heaven."

 

Psalm 24:3 "Who shall ascend into the hill of Jehovah? And who shall stand in his holy place?

4 "He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; Who hath not lifted up his soul unto falsehood, And hath not sworn deceitfully."

5 "He shall receive a blessing from Jehovah, And righteousness from the God of his salvation” [salvation - יִשְׁעֹֽו from H3468  יֵשַׁע yesha]. 

 

"Siloam" means "the one sent/dispatched" (Jn.9:7)  Jesus is showing that he is the one sent:

John 6:38 Because I-have-descended-and-am-still-descended out-of the heaven, not in-order-that I-might-be-doing the will (namely)-mine, BUT the will of-the (one) having-sent me.
v39 But
this is the will of-the Father having-sent me, in-order-that all which he-has-given-and-is-still-giving to-me, I-might not destroy out-of it (national Israel), BUT I-shall-stand it again in the last day.
v40 But this is
the will of-the (one) having-sent me, in-order-that every (one) the (one) (Jew & Gentile, one new man in Messiah) observing the Son and trusting with-reference-to him, might-be-having life eternal, and I myself-shall-stand him again in-the last day.
 

John 7:37 But in the last day namely-the great (one) of-the feast (vs2 -Succot/Tabernacles) the Jesus had-stood, and he-cried saying, If someone might-be-thirsting, let-him-be-coming to me and let-him-be-drinking.
v38
The (one) trusting with-reference-to me, according-as the scripture said, rivers of-living water will-flow out-of his belly.

[note, the scripture referenced here speaks of Jesus; it is out of Jesus that rivers of living waters flow…to and hopefully through believers in Jesus.]

v39 But this he-said concerning the Spirit which the (ones) trusting with-reference-to him were-being-about to-be-taking; for (the) Holy Spirit not-yet, because the Jesus was not-as-yet glorified.
 

John 4:14 But who might-drink out-of the water which I myself-shall-give to-him he-might by-no-means thirst with-reference-to the age, BUT the water which I-shall-give to-him will-become in him (a) spring of-water springing-up with-reference-to life eternal.

 

John 3:13 And not-one has-ascended-and-is-still-ascended into the heaven unless the (one) having-descended out-of the heaven, the son of-the MAN the (one) being in the heaven.
v14 And according-
as Moses raised-to-a-height the serpent in the wilderness, thus it-is-essential the son of-the MAN to-be-raised-to-a-height,
v15
In-order-that every-(one) the (one) trusting with-reference-to him might not perish, BUT he-might-be-having life eternal.
v16
For thus the God cherished the world so-that he-gave his son, namely-the only-begotten, in-order-that every-(one) the (one) trusting with-reference-to him might not perish, BUT he-might-be-having life eternal.
 

Revelation 21:5 "And the (one) sitting on the throne said: Behold I-am-making all-things new-quality. And he-is-saying: You-write, because these words are trustworthy and authentic."
 v6 "And he-said to-me: They-have-come-to-pass-and-are-still-coming-to-pass. I (am) the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the finish. I myself-will-give to-the (one) thirsting out-of the spring of-the water of-the life gratuitously."

 

Isaiah 12:2-3 "Behold, God (El) is my Yeshuah, I will trust and not be afraid for my strength and my song is Yah YHVH and He is to me My Yeshuah You will draw water with joy from the wells of Yeshuah."

 

1 Corinthians 10:4 "And they all drank the same spiritual drink; for they-were-drinking out-of (a) spiritual rock following, but the rock was the Messiah." (See Exodus 17:6)

 

Revelation 1:17 "And when I-saw him, I-fell to his feet as dead; and he placed his right hand on me saying: You-be not fearing:  I myself am (εγω ειμι) the first and the last"

v18 "And the (one) living, and I-became dead and behold I-am living into the ages of-the ages, and I-am-having the keys of-the death and of-the hades."

 Isaiah 44:6 "Thus saith Jehovah, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, Jehovah of hosts: I am the first, and I am the last; and besides me there is no God." 

John 10:30 "I and the Father are one".

 

John 1:1 "The Word was in (the) beginning (”I am the first”), and the Word was with the God, and the Word was God.

v2 "This (one) was in (the) beginning with the God."

v3 "All-(things) came-to-be through him, and separate-from him but-not one-(thing) came-to-be which has-come-to-be-and-still-is.

v4 in him was life, and the life was the light of-the MEN."

 

John 1:14 "And the Word came-to-be flesh, and he-tabernacled among us (“I am the last”), and we-beheld his glory, glory as of-(an) only-begotten from (the) Father full of-favor and truth."

 

Colossians 1:13 Who himself-delivered us out-of the authority of-the darkness and he shifted (us) into the kingdom of-the son of his charity,
v14
In whom we-are-having the redemption-back namely-the forgiveness of-the sins;
v15
Who is (an) image of-the God namely-the invisible, first-born of-all creation,
v16 Because
in him [the] all things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the (things) visible and the (things) invisible, whether thrones or lordships or rulers or authorities; [the] all-things have-been-and-still-are-created through him and with-reference-to him;
v17 And
he himself is before all (things) and in him [the] all-things have-stood-and-still-stand-together,
v18 And
he himself is the head of-the body, of-the assembly; who is (a) beginning, first-born out-of the dead (ones), in-order-that in all-things he himself might-become holding-first-place,
v19
Because (God)-thought-well all the fulness to-reside in him
 

Revelation 22:13 "I myself-am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the finish."

v16  "I Jesus myself-sent my angel to-witness these-things to-YOU over the assemblies. I myself-am the root and the kindred of-David, the star namely-the brilliant namely-the-one-belonging-to-the morning."

 

 And again:

Romans 10:6 "But the righteousness out-of trust is-saying thus: Might-you not say in your heart: Who will-ascend into the heaven? This is to-lead-down Messiah;
 v7 Or: Who will-descend into the abyss? This is to-lead-up Messiah out-of dead (ones)."


v8 BUT what is-
it-saying? The saying is near you, in your mouth and in your heart; the saying of-the trust which we-are-preaching is this; (Deut.30:14)
 v9 That
if you-might-confess with your mouth Jehovah Jesus, and you-might-trust in your heart that the God raised him out-of dead (ones), you-will-be-saved;
 v10 For
with-heart he-is-being-trusted with-reference-to righteousness, but with-mouth he-is-being-confessed with-reference-to salvation.
 v11 For the scripture is-saying:
Every one trusting on him will not be-disgraced. (Isa.28:16)
 v12
For (there) is not strict-order both of-Jew and of Greek. For the same Jehovah of-all, being-rich with-reference-to all the (ones) calling-on him;
 v13
For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved. (Joel 2:32)

 

Philippians 2:5 "YOU-be-having this opinion in YOU which also (is) in Messiah Jesus,

v6 Who existing in form of-God considered not the being equal with-God (a thing for) seizure,

v7 BUT he-emptied himself having-taken form of (a) slave, having-become in similitude of-MEN;

v8 And having-been-found in-figure as MAN he-humbled himself having-become obedient as-far-as death, but death of-(a)-cross.

v9 and on-this-account the God exceedingly-exalted him and bestowed-a-favor to-him the name, namely-the-one above every name,"

v10 "In-order-that in the name (Hebrew: HaShem)  of-Jesus every knee might-bend of-(those)-in-(the)-heavenly and of-(those)-earthly and of-(those)-subterranean,

v11 And every tongue might-acknowledge that Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah with-reference-to glory of-God (the) Father,"

 

DO NOT SEEK GOD IN VAIN:

 Isaiah 45:18  "For thus saith Jehovah that created the heavens, the God that formed the earth and made it, that established it and created it not a waste, that formed it to be inhabited: I am Jehovah; and there is none else. 19 I have not spoken in secret, in a place of the land of darkness; I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I, Jehovah, speak righteousness, I declare things that are right. 20 Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that carry the wood of their graven image, and pray unto a god that cannot save. 21 Declare ye, and bring it forth; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath showed this from ancient time? who hath declared it of old? have not I, Jehovah? and there is no God else besides me, a just God and a Saviour; there is none besides me. 22 Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is none else. 23 By myself have I sworn, the word is gone forth from my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, that unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear."

 

1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary (νας - naos) of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling ( οκε - oikei) in YOU?"

 

Revelation 7 :13  "And one out-of the elders answered saying to-me:  These, the (ones) having-been-and-still-cast-around (with) the stolees namely-the white (ones), who are-they and from-whence came-they?

v14 And I-have-said-and-still-say to him: My lord, you yourself know-absolutely. And he said to-me: These are the (ones) coming out-of the tribulation, namely-the great (one), and they-washed their stolees and they-whitened them in the blood of-the lamb,

v15 Because-of this they-are in-sight of-the throne of-the God, and they-are-serving him of-day and of-night in his sanctuary, and the (one) sitting on the throne will-tabernacle on them."

 

"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High

Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of Jehovah, He is my refuge and my fortress:

My God, in whom I trust."  - Psalm. 91:1-2

 

 John 6:29 " The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched."

YOU in Christ:

Ephesians 2:13 "But at-this-instant in Messiah Jesus YOU, the (ones) at-one-time being far (away), YOU-became near in the blood of-the Messiah.

v14 For he himself is our peace, the (one) having-made the both (places) [Holy place & Holy of Holies] one even having-broken-down the midst-wall of-the fencing-in, the enmity, in his flesh [Hebrews 10:19-20 that veil was his flesh]

v15 Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments in decrees, in-order-that he-might-create the two [Jew and Gentile] in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,"

 

2 Corinthians 5:17 "So that if anyone (is) in Messiah, (he-is) (a) new-quality creation; the ancient-things went-past, behold the all-things have-become-and-still-are new-quality."

 

CHRIST in you:

Colossians 1:26 "The mystery namely-the (one) having-been-and-still-hidden-back from the ages and from the generations--but now was-manifested to his holy-ones,

v27 To-whom the God willed to-make-known what the riches of-the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Messiah in YOU, the hope of-the glory;"

 

You in Christ, CHRIST in you:

John 15:3 "Already  YOU  yourselves-are  clean  (ones) because-of the word which I-have-spoken-and-am-still-speaking to-YOU.

v4 YOU-remain in me, and-I in YOU. According-as the vine-branch is not being-able to-be-bringing fruit from itself unless it-might-remain in the vine, thus neither YOU unless YOU-might-remain in me.

v5 I myself-am the vine, YOU the branches. The (one) remaining in me, and-I in him, this (one) is-bringing much fruit; because separate-from me YOU-are not being-able to-be-doing anything."

Jesus in you. You in Jesus.

Jesus saves. Ἰησοῦν/Yaysoon(Matt.1:21) Ἰησοῦς/Yaysoos (Matt 1:16)  Ἰησοῦ/Yaysoo (Matt.1:18)

Jesus/ Ἰησοῦ/Yaysoo /Yeshua/ יְשׁוּעָ is YHVH/ יהוה

 The Messiah/The Christ.

Yahweh. Jehovah. YHVH. יהוה

He has ascended: Messiah in you, you in Messiah.

It is a rather heady concept. (Ephesians 5:23)

The short form = Jehovah Jesus Messiah IS.

Thank YOU, Jesus.

 

The Most Important Mitzvah

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Pinchas/The_Mitzvah/the_mitzvah.html

An excellent article - except for the parts after "So does it all mean..."

Regarding that confusing bit at the end regarding "nomos":

 It is always a slipping point when the Greek's inspiration is questioned.

  God gave the New Testament in Greek.

 It is inspired.

"I am not lying." Ro. 9:1

- Believe it or not...

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Again, consider (if) that the reason the N.T. was written in Greek was that the Greek is was so exacting a language that it could not be manipulated by man into variant interpretations (i.e. Talmud, etc.)

 

Very few trust the Greek New Testament is the inspired Word of God.  A Consistent Translation, by R.H. Mount provides ample proof that it is inspired.

http://thewildernesstabernacleofwitness.com/aconsistentnewtestament.html

 

 

 

 

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Oct 25-26, 2013; Nov.14-15, 2014, Nov 6-7, 2015, Nov 25-26, 2016;

Nov 10-11, 2017; Nov 2-3, 2018; Nov 22-23, 2019; Nov 13-14, 2020

Parashah Chayei Sarah - חַיֵּי שָׂרָה

"life of Sarah"

Torah portion:

Genesis 23:1 - 25:18

Haftarah portion:

1 Kings 1:1-31

Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Matthew 1:1-17

1 Cor.15.50-57

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

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A brief word on "tradition":

John 9:1 And leading-by he-saw (a) MAN blind out-of birth.
v2 And his disciples interrogated him saying, Rabbi, who sinned, this (one) or his parents, in-order-that he-might-be-born blind?
v3 The Jesus answered, Neither this (one) sinned nor his parents; BUT in-order-that the works of-the God might-be-manifested in him.

 

Romans 11:26 And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written: The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob.

v27 And this (is) the covenant from me to-them, at-the-time-that I-might-remove-for-myself their sins.
v28 On-the-one-hand enemies according-to the good-news because-of YOU, on-the-other-hand cherished (ones) according-to the choice because-of the fathers;
v29 For
the bestowed-favors and the calling of-the God (are) unregrettable.
 

v30 For as-altogether YOU yourselves at-one-time disobeyed the God, but now YOU-had-mercy-bestowed in-the disobedience of-these.
v31 Thus these also now disobeyed in-order-that by your mercy they themselves also might now have-mercy-bestowed.
v32 For the God shut-together all the (ones) with-reference-to disobedience in-order-that he-might-have-mercy (on) all the (ones).
v33 O depth of-God's riches and wisdom and knowledge; as unsearchable his sentences and untraceable his ways.
v34 For who came-to-know (the) mind of Jehovah? Or who became his fellow-counsellor?
v35 Or who gave-before to-him, and it-will-be-repaid to-him?
v36 Because out-of him and through him and with-reference-to him (are) the all-things; to-him (be) the glory with-reference-to the ages: Amen.
 

 

 

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Scripture shows the Life of Sarah as a type of the New Covenant. In this connection we understand that Shabbat is not Saturday - - or Sunday:  Yeshua - Jesus - is our Shabbat.  This is the spiritual realm.  This is the spiritual reality.  And this spirituality can make a person seem as a stranger and a sojourner... even among "friends"....even on the weekly Shabbat. 

 

As Sarah represents the New Covenant, and a parallel may be drawn between Sarah's actions regarding Ishmael and Bathsheba's actions regarding Adonijah....what then, if anything, does the Shunammite woman named Abishag represent?

 

In English, certainly "Shulamite" and "Shunammite" are different...

 

...and Berlin is not Jerusalem:

Called out to be Strangers and Sojourners by John Parsons

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Chayei_Sarah/Strangers/strangers.html

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Not easy, but possible.

 Matthew 24:13 But the-(one) having-persevered with-reference-to (a) finish, this-(one) will-be-saved.

Wow. "having-persevered"

Greek:  ὑπομείνας Strongs G5278: to remain, to tarry behind, to remain i.e. abide, not recede or flee, to preserve: under misfortunes and trials to hold fast to one's faith in Christ, to endure, bear bravely and calmly: ill treatments

"persevered" - to persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement  -Merriam-Webster

 

Luke 18:8b "Further, the son of-the MAN having-come will-he really find the trust upon the earth?"

 

v26 But the-(ones) having-heard said, Who is even being-able to-be-saved?


v27 But the-(one) said, The-(things) impossible beside MEN (are) possible beside the God.

John 6:29 " The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched."


1 Chronicles 28:10
"Take heed now; for Jehovah hath chosen thee to build a house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it."

Psalms 127:1- Except Jehovah build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except Jehovah keep the city, the watchman wake but in vain.

1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary (νας - naos) of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling ( οκε - oikei) in YOU?"


Luke 18:27
But the-(one) said, The-(things) impossible beside MEN (are) possible beside the God.
 

Romans 9:13 Even-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written: I-cherished the Jacob but I-hated the Esau.
v14 What therefore shall-we-say? Unrighteousness beside the God? May-it not come-to-pass.
v15 For to-the Moses he-is saying: I-shall-have-mercy-on whomever I-might-be-having-mercy, and I-shall-pity whomever I-might-be-pitying.
v16 So therefore (it-is) not of-the (one) willing nor of-the (one) running, BUT of-the God having-mercy
 

Theology, Paradox and Purim by John Parsons

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/Winter_Holidays/Purim/Paradox/paradox.html

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Ultimately, all things point to YHVH's glory.

Romans 8:28 But we-are-knowing-absolutely that to-the (ones) cherishing the God all-things are-working-together with-reference-to good, to-the (ones) being called according-to plan."

John 10:30 "I and the Father are one".

Romans 11:36 "Because out-of him and through him and with-reference-to him (are) the all-things; to-him (be) the glory with-reference-to the ages: Amen."

 Philippians 2:9 "and on-this-account the God exceedingly-exalted him and bestowed-a-favor to-him the name, namely-the-one above every name,"
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"In-order-that in the name of-Jesus every knee might-bend of-(those)-in-(the)-heavenly and of-(those)-earthly and of-(those)-subterranean,"
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"And every tongue might-acknowledge that Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah with-reference-to glory of-God (the) Father,"
 

However, Satan is pretty tricky.

2 Corinthians 11:14 "And no marvel, for the Satan is-transfiguring-himself into (an) angel of-light."
15 "Therefore (it-is) not (a) great-thing if his ministers also are-transfiguring-themselves as ministers of-righteousness; of-whom the finish will-be according-to their works."


Therefore, keep in mind

Gal.5:9 "(A) little leaven is-leavening the total lump."

And where ever you are,

Shema, Hear:

This is the only way:

John 14:6 "The Jesus is-saying to-him, I myself-am the way and the truth and the life.  No-one is-coming to the Father unless through me."

John 6:29 " The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched."

 Romans 10:17 "So the trust (is) out-of hearing, but the hearing (is) through saying of-Messiah. (or 'of-God'?)"
2 Timothy 2:15
"You-be-diligent yourself to-stand-along-side approved to-the God, (a) workman unashamed, cutting-straight the word of-the truth."
16 "But you-be-standing-around-for-yourself-away-from the profane empty-chatters; for they-will-progress upon much-more of-impiety," (examples given in the rest of this chapter)
 


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- Notes –

 @The death of Sarah

Abraham was not with Sarah when she died:

Genesis 23:2 And Sarah died in Kiriath-arba (the same is Hebron), in the land of Canaan: and Abraham came to [וַיָּבֹא] mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her.

 

Abraham added another wife, Keturah.

Genesis 25:1   And-he-added Abraham and-he-took wife and-name-of-her Keturah.

וַיֹּסֶף אַבְרָהָם וַיִּקַּח אִשָּׁה וּשְׁמָהּ קְטוּרָֽה׃

“Keturah” means “incense”.

Note that the Hebrew word אִשָּׁה ʼishshâh is often translated as “woman”:

Genesis 2:23 And the man said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman [אִשָּׁה], because she was taken out of Man.

At any rate, woman/wife appears here distinct from concubines, as Keturah was added to Abraham’s wife/woman count, which included Sarah and Hagar.

Genesis 11:29 And Abram and Nahor took [לָהֶם] them wives [נָשִׁים]: the name of Abram's wife [אֵֽשֶׁת] was Sarai; and the name of Nahor's wife [אֵֽשֶׁת], Milcah, the daughter of Haran, the father of Milcah, and the father of Iscah.

 

Genesis 16:3 And Sarai, Abram's wife [אֵֽשֶׁת], took Hagar the Egyptian, her handmaid, after Abram had dwelt ten years in the land of Canaan, and gave her to Abram her husband to be his wife [לְאִשָּֽׁה].

Abraham’s wife Hagar the Egyptian would be of the line of Ham…

Genesis 10:6 And the sons of Ham: Cush, and Mizraim [וּמִצְרַיִם], and Put, and Canaan.

Psalm 105:23 Israel also came into Egypt [מִצְרָיִם]; And Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham

 

Abraham had three wives, Sarah, Hagar, and Keturah. 

 

Abraham also had concubines (plural).

 

 

Abraham & Keturah had 6 sons and 10 grandsons

Genesis 25:2 And she bare him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah. 3 And Jokshan begat Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim. 4 And the sons of Midian: Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.

Probably not without reason, the next verse tells us that Abraham gave all that he had to Isaac:

Genesis 25:5 And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac.

 

So then…one way of seeing this is that Abraham gave the sons of Keturah to Isaac. Not so farfetched if you recall Parashat Noach, where Japheth is enlarged by God to dwell in the tents of Shem, and the sons of Canaan/Ham were to be their servants.

 

However, while Keturah is called Abraham’s wife in Genesis 23:1, and she is also called his concubine:

1 Chronicles 1:32 And the sons of Keturah, Abraham’s concubine [פִּילֶגֶשׁ]: she bare Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah. And the sons of Jokshan: Sheba, and Dedan. 33 And the sons of Midian: Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the sons of Keturah.

 

The concubines’ sons were given gifts and sent to the east:

Genesis 25:6 But unto the sons of the concubines [פִּֽילַגְשִׁים pi-lah-g’shim plural of H6370], that Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts; and he sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country.

It seems the general consensus is that Keturah’s sons were among those sons sent to the east.

This is supported by the Book of Jubilees:

Jubilees 20:12. And Ishmael and his sons, and the sons of Keturah and their sons, went together and dwelt from Paran to the entering in of Babylon in all the land which is towards the East facing the desert. 13. And these mingled with each other, and their name was called Arabs, and Ishmaelites.

 

There is no biblical evidence that Keturah is Hagar. This idea seems to originate with rabbinical commentary @ Pirkei D’Rebbi Eliezer.  Possibly the Rabbis are embarrassed by Abraham’s polygamy?

 

There is evidence that Keturah is not Hagar:

Jubilees 19:11 And Abraham took to himself a third wife, and her name was Keturah, from among the daughters of his household servants, for Hagar had died before Sarah.

 

About The Book of Jubilees:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Jubilees

The Book of Jubilees, sometimes called Lesser Genesis, is an ancient Jewish religious work of 50 chapters, considered canonical by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church as well as Beta Israel, where it is known as the Book of Division. Jubilees is considered one of the pseudepigrapha by Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox Churches. It is also not considered canonical within Judaism outside of Beta Israel. 

I’ve written about this culturally confusing (in today’s view) biblical polygamy here:

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Polygamy.htm

 

Isaac & Rebecca didn’t have a wedding ceremony:

Genesis 24:63 And Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide: and he lifted up his eyes, and saw, and, behold, there were camels coming. 64 And Rebekah lifted up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac, she alighted from the camel. 65 And she said unto the servant, What man is this that walketh in the field to meet us? And the servant said, It is my master: and she took her veil, and covered herself. 66 And the servant told Isaac all the things that he had done. 67 And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah’s tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother’s death.

 

How to Avoid the Messiah  

https://old.levitt.com/newsletters/1995-07

by Zola Levitt

"The only 'days of rest' between the Feasts are the weekly Sabbaths/Saturdays."

 

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God hates both the sin and the sinner.

Psalm 5:5 The arrogant shall not stand in thy sight: Thou hatest all workers of iniquity.

Psalm 11:5 Jehovah trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

 

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Who is the ROOT of the Olive Tree in Romans 11?

http://karleenp.tripod.com/askoldtimer/root.htm

Jesus Christ the “Root of Jesse”

https://godwordistruth.wordpress.com/2008/10/15/jesus-christ-the-root-of-jesse/#comments

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Matt. 22:37-38 also then graciously defines the "least" of the commandments...for the benefit of those considering Matt.5:19.

 

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 Psalm 130:3 - “If you, God, kept records on wrongdoings, who would stand a chance? As it turns out, forgiveness is your habit, and that’s why you’re worshiped.”
Job 33:29-30 - “God gives each of us chance after chance to be saved from death and brought into the light that gives life.”
Isaiah 43:25 - “I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; And I will not remember your sins.”
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Every man (woman) must give account of all their works. Romans 14:12

But, THANK GOD, we have an advocate with the Father. 1 John 2:1

Because God loved us first.  John 3:16

Our sins are removed. Psalm 103:12, Romans 3:24,25

There is no remembrance of our sins by YHVH.  Hebrews 10:17

It is finished. John 19:30

"So (there-is) now not-one condemnation's-punishment to-the (ones) in Messiah Jesus." - Romans 8:1

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Who will-indict against chosen (ones) of-God? The (one) justifying (is) God; Romans 8:33

(and really, think about it, who but Jesus our Advocate would be able to stand before YHVH?)

 

 

Mercy!

 

Thank you Jesus!

 

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Nov 3-4, 2017; Oct 26-27, 2018; Nov 15-16, 2019: Nov 6-7, 2020

Parashah Vayera - וַיֵּרָא

"and He appeared"

The Gospel was preached to Abraham.

Torah portion:

Genesis 18:1 - 22:24

Haftarah portion:

2 Kings 4:1-37

Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Luke 1:26-38, 24:36-53

2 Peter 2:4-11

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

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This week’s Torah portion: Two Yehovahs in the Tanakh: Father and Son

Genesis 19:24  Then Jehovah (Son) rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from Jehovah (Father) out of heaven;

וַֽיהוָה הִמְטִיר עַל־סְדֹם וְעַל־עֲמֹרָה גָּפְרִית וָאֵשׁ מֵאֵת יְהוָה מִן־הַשָּׁמָֽיִם׃

 

Kiss the son,

lest he be angry, and ye perish in the way,

For his wrath will soon be kindled.

Blessed are all they that take refuge in him.

- Psalm 2:12

Three Yehovahs in the TANACH:

Isaiah 48:16 Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; from the beginning I have not spoken in secret; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord Jehovah (YHVH-Father) hath sent me (YHVH-Son), and his Spirit (YHVH-Spirit).

 

The concept of a Trinity is an ancient Jewish teaching:

From the Soncino Zohar, vol III pp134 43b:

"Hear, 0 Israel, YHVH  Eloheinu YHVH is one.  These three are one. How can the three Names be one? Only through the perception of faith: in the vision of the Holy Spirit, in the beholding of the hidden eye alone! The mystery of the audible voice is similar to this, for though it is one yet it consists of three elements-fire, air and water, which have, however, become one in the mystery of the voice. Even so it is with the mystery of the threefold Divine manifestations designated by YHVH Eloheinu YHVH - three modes which yet form one unity. This is the significance of the voice which man produces in the act of unification, when his intent is to unify all, from the Infinite (Ein Sof) to the end of creation. This is the daily unification, the secret of which has been revealed in the holy spirit" 

 

 

Torah | Torah

about that disjunctive mark

 

Exodus 34:5 And Jehovah descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of Jehovah.
6 And Jehovah passed by before him, and proclaimed,

 Jehovah, Jehovah,

a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness and truth,
 

The "cloud" mentioned here is the "cloud of His Presence", as over the door of the Tent (Ex.33:9-10)

 

The Hebrew text for "Jehovah, Jehovah" at verse 6 (read from right to left):

וַיַּעֲבֹר יְהוָה עַל־פָּנָיו וַיִּקְרָא יְהוָה | יְהוָה אֵל רַחוּם וְחַנּוּן אֶרֶךְ אַפַּיִם וְרַב־חֶסֶד וֶאֱמֶֽת׃  

The vertical line in between the two Tetragrammatons (YHVH | YHVH) is called a disjunctive mark.  Disjunctive marks are also found in other scriptures. 

 

In this week's portion, we see it first between two "Abrahams" :

Genesis 22:9 And they came to the place which God had told him of. And Abraham built the altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar, upon the wood.
10 And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.
11 And the angel of Jehovah called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham. And he said, Here I am.
12 And he said, Lay not thy hand upon the lad, neither do thou anything unto him. For now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son, from me.

Hebrew for vs11:
וַיִּקְרָא אֵלָיו מַלְאַךְ יְהוָה מִן־הַשָּׁמַיִם וַיֹּאמֶר אַבְרָהָם | אַבְרָהָם וַיֹּאמֶר הִנֵּֽנִי׃

 

Next, we see “Samuel, Samuel”

1 Samuel 3:1 And the child Samuel ministered unto Jehovah before Eli. And the word of Jehovah was precious in those days; there was no frequent vision.
2 And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place (now his eyes had begun to wax dim, so that he could not see),

 

3 and the lamp of God was not yet gone out, and Samuel was laid down to sleep, in the temple of Jehovah, where the ark of God was;
4 that Jehovah called Samuel; and he said, Here am I.
5 And he ran unto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he said, I called not; lie down again. And he went and lay down.
6 And Jehovah called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again.
7 Now Samuel did not yet know Jehovah, neither was the word of Jehovah yet revealed unto him.
8 And Jehovah called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And Eli perceived that Jehovah had called the child.
9 Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, Jehovah; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
10 And Jehovah came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel said, Speak; for thy servant heareth.

 

Hebrew for vs10:

וַיָּבֹא יְהוָה וַיִּתְיַצַּב וַיִּקְרָא כְפַֽעַם־בְּפַעַם שְׁמוּאֵל | שְׁמוּאֵל וַיֹּאמֶר שְׁמוּאֵל דַּבֵּר כִּי שֹׁמֵעַ עַבְדֶּֽךָ׃ פ

 

 

 

Note: Jehovah "called" Samuel three times, however, "Samuel did not yet know Jehovah, neither was the word of Jehovah yet revealed unto him". A prophet (Eli) revealed to Samuel that YHVH was speaking to him, and then "Jehovah came" and "called as at other times", and then Samuel heard the Word of God.  It seems that without the "presence" of YHVH, Samuel could not understand what he was hearing...

 

Moses, Moses

Exodus 3:1-4 ASV - 1 Now Moses was keeping the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the back of the wilderness, and came to the mountain of God, unto Horeb. 2 And the angel of Jehovah appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed. 3 And Moses said, I will turn aside now, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt. 4 And when Jehovah saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I.
 

Note that Moses turned aside to "see this great sight" after "the angel of Jehovah appeared unto him"

Hebrew text for "Moses, Moses":

 

וירא יהוה כי סר לראות ויקרא אליו אלהים מתוך הסנה ויאמר משה משה ויאמר הנני׃

There is no disjunctive mark between "Moses Moses". 

The Zohar, Vol.1:

120a-120b]      VAYERA        p375

AND THE ANGEL OF THE LORD CALLED UNTO HIM....

ABRAHAM, ABRAHAM. There is in the text a disjunctive mark between the two Abrahams, to show that the latter was not like the former; the latter [120b} was the perfected Abraham, while the former was still incomplete. Similarly, in the passage where the name Samuel is repeated with a disjunctive line between (1 Sam. III, 10), the second is the perfected Samuel, whilst the first was not yet so. The second Samuel was a prophet, but not the first. But when we come to "Moses, Moses" (Ex. III, 4), we do not find any pausal sign between, for the reason that from the. day Moses was born the Shekinah never departed from him. R. Hiya said that the angel repeated Abraham's name in order to animate him with a new spirit, and spur him to a new activity with a new heart.

 

"Jacob, Jacob" at Genesis 46:2 does not have this disjunctive mark...interesting that the Zohar does not address this here also.  Why not?

 

Genesis 46:2 And God spake unto Israel in the visions of the night, and said, Jacob, Jacob. And he said, Here am I.

וַיֹּאמֶר אֱלֹהִים לְיִשְׂרָאֵל בְּמַרְאֹת הַלַּיְלָה וַיֹּאמֶר יַעֲקֹב יַעֲקֹב וַיֹּאמֶר הִנֵּֽנִי׃

 

Note: Be careful here: the disjunctive mark between the two YHVHs must then negate the Zohar's above reasoning, which reasoning would have the Shekinah "departed" from YHVH!

 

Why then is there a disjunctive mark between the two Jehovahs in Ex.34:6?

Ralph Mount explains in his course "Apologetics 9; The Cloud of Jehovah's Presence":

"And Jehovah (the Son) descended in the cloud, and stood with him (Moses) there, and proclaimed the name of Jehovah (the Father).  And Jehovah (The Father) passed by (see Ex.33:17-23) before him (Moses), and proclaimed, Jehovah (the Son, with the Father as creator) | Jehovah (the Son, the Savior)."

 

Someday we will say "Torah", but now there is a lot of confusion and especially in the so called "Messianic" assembly with a falling away from the Truth of the Gospel, i.e. falling from the New Covenant into adultery with the old covenant as per Romans 7:1-6, to the point where we have to hopefully say/project  "Torah | Torah".

 

 

 

There is also a disjunctive mark between the two heads of the Shunamite's son!

2 Kings 4:19 And he said unto his father, My head, my head. And he said to his servant, Carry him to his mother.

וַיֹּ֥אמֶר אֶל־אָבִ֖יו רֹאשִׁ֣י׀ רֹאשִׁ֑י וַיֹּ֨אמֶר֙ אֶל־הַנַּ֔עַר שָׂאֵ֖הוּ אֶל־אִמֹּֽו׃

 

Note: this from the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia; in the Masoritic text it appears that the disjunctive mark is not used in this place.

Commentary:  Sometimes it takes a good whack in the head before we live right.

 

Question: Does the Shunamite woman and her son have a prophetic representation like Hagar and Ishmael?

 

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The Gospel was preached to Abraham.

Galatians 3:8 "But the scripture having-seen-before that the God is-justifying the Gentiles out-of trust, it-brought-good-news-before to-the Abraham that all the Gentiles will-be-blessed-within in you."

Note that this "scripture...it brought good news before to the Abraham" - this was before the Torah was given to Moses at Mt. Sinai.

 

Genesis 18:1a "And YHVH appeared unto him by the oaks of Mamre"

vs17 "And YHVH said, Shall I hide from Abraham that which I do"

vs19 "For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of Jehovah, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that Jehovah may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him."

So it appears that yes, YHVH did not hide things concerning the end from Abraham, which indicates that YHVH instructed Abraham as to the good news of the Messiah, i.e. The Gospel.  Now whether YHVH spoke the Gospel directly to Abraham we do not know; however, we do know that the Gospel in the stars was there for Abraham to read: 

Psalm 19:1 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.

The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament showeth his handiwork.
2 Day unto day uttereth speech, And night unto night showeth knowledge.
3 There is no speech nor language; Their voice is not heard.
4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, And their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, And rejoiceth as a strong man to run his course.
6 His going forth is from the end of the heavens, And his circuit unto the ends of it; And there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.

 

The New Testament defines this message in the stars at Ps19 as the Gospel:

 

 Romans 10:17 "So the trust (is) out-of hearing, but the hearing (is) through saying of-Messiah. (or 'of-God'?)"
v18 "BUT I-am-saying, (have) they not heard? Yea-therefore: Their utterance went-out into all the earth, and their sayings into the limits of-the inhabited-earth."

 

Moreover, consider this particular "And God said" Gospel Moment:

Genesis 22:18 and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.

Galatians 3:16 But to-the Abraham the promises were-said and to-his seed.  It-is not saying:  and to-the seeds, as upon many, BUT as upon one: and to-your seed, who is Messiah.

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Reading around the portion:

Faith surpasses reason by John Parsons

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Vayera/Fear_and_Trembling/fear_and_trembling.html

 

Psalm 91 keeps coming up this week...

"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High

Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of Jehovah, He is my refuge and my fortress:

My God, in whom I trust."  - Psalm 91:1-2

 

John 6:29 " The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched."

 

1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary (ναὸς - naos) of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling ( οἰκεῖ - oikei) in YOU?"

This is the secret place... of the Most High....a great mystery (Eph.5:30-32).The heading for Ps. 92 states "a Song for the Sabbath day"; consider

- the beginning and the end of Psalm 92 and 93...

"It is a good thing to give thanks unto Jehovah...

He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him"

"Jehovah reigneth;

he is clothed with majesty;

Jehovah is clothed with strength...

Thy testimonies are very sure:

Holiness becometh thy house, O Jehovah, for evermore."

These things speak of this Shabbat observance:

"For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world." - Hebrews 4:3

Genesis 19:17 - Escape with your life ---don't look back

Hebrews 10:17  - There is no remembrance of sin...

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Titus 2:11  "For the favor of-the God conductive-to-salvation was-made-to-appear-clearly to-all MEN."

"was-made-to-appear-clearly-to-all" - past tense. That's done.  How?

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Apparently David trusted YHVH's Word:

Regarding David's trust, as Hiram had already built David's house (1Chron.14:1) it seems that after "The Word of God came to Nathan"(1Chron.17:3) and told him to tell David that "YHVH will build thee a house" (1 Chron.17:10), that David trusted YHVH to build him a future house (1Chron.17:17). Because of this David said "therefore hath thy servant found (in his heart) to pray before thee". Perhaps the son in vs11-14, &vs23 may be understood as both Solomon and Jesus?

Consider here our enlightened trust, that is to say, consider YHVH's grace:

Hebrews 1:1 The God having-spoken long-ago in-many-portions and in-many-manners to-the fathers in the prophets
v2 Spoke to-us on last of these days in (a) Son, whom he-placed heir of-all (things), through whom also he-made the ages;

Note that one manner in which God spoke to David was through the prophet Nathan.  Another manner was the Gospel in the Stars, of which David was inspired to write of:

Psalm 19:1 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.

The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament showeth his handiwork.
2 Day unto day uttereth speech, And night unto night showeth knowledge.
3 There is no speech nor language; Their voice is not heard.
4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, And their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, And rejoiceth as a strong man to run his course.
6 His going forth is from the end of the heavens, And his circuit unto the ends of it; And there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.

The "circuit", in vs6 is the Zodiac/Mazzaroth....God's Astronomy...

 

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Isaiah 40:2 → Romans 11:12  A double portion to Jews...How much more their fullness.

 

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Gen. 26:5 a list (God's "A" list?):

my voice - my charge- my commandments- my statutes -my Torah
This before Sinai, so therefore not Sinai.

 

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Matthew 5:17-19 often comes up from the Messianic Torah seekers as a "proof" text for the supremacy of the Law of Moses over the Law of Messiah.  In reality, these probably do not understand the Law of Messiah at all.

Matthew 5:17 Might-YOU not suppose that I-came to-over-throw the law or the prophets: I-came not to-over-throw,BUT to-fulfill.
v18 For amen I-am-saying to-YOU, till the heaven and the earth might-go-past, one iota or one little-horn by-no-means might-go-past from the Law, till all-(things) might-come-to-pass.
v19 Whosoever therefore might-break one of-these commandments, namely-the least, and he-might-teach the MEN thus, he-will-be-called least in the kingdom of-the heavens; but whosoever might-do and he-might-teach (them), this-(one) will-be-called great in the kingdom of-the heavens.

 

Re Matt 5:17   - "Did Yeshua fulfill the law?" - Yes He did!  And at His fulfillment of the law, Jesus said "It is finished".

This is hopeful.  How so? The law and the prophets prophesied until John (Matt.11:13).  Sacrifice and offering, God willed not (Ps.40:6).

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#The_law_prophesied_

 

Hebrews 10:4 For (it-is) impossible (for) blood of-bulls and he-goats to-be-removing sins.

v5 On-this-account coming-in into the world he-is-saying: You-willed not sacrifice and offering, but you-yourself-rendered (a) body thoroughly-fit for-me;

v6 You-thought not well (of) total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin.

v7 Then I-said:  Behold I-am-present, in (the) heading of-(a)-little-book it-has-been-written-and-is-still-written concerning me, to-do, the God, your will.

v8 More-above saying that sacrifice and offering and total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin you-willed not, nor you-thought-well (of), they-which are-being-offered according-to the law,

v9 Then he-has-said-and-is-still-saying:  Behold I-am-present to-do, the God, your will.  He-is-carrying-off the first in-order-that the second might-stand;

v10 In which will we-are having-been-made-holy-and-are-still-holy through the offering all-at-once of-the body of-the Messiah Jesus.

Re Matt.5:19, I find this such a hopeful passage (Noting of course that this was before the cross, and that Yeshua was speaking primarily to Jews, if not only to Jews, and that Jesus often, if not always, spoke to the Jewish crowd in parables (Matt.13:34)):

Matthew 5:19  "Whosoever therefore might-break one of-these commandments, namely-the least, and he-might-teach the MEN thus, he-will-be-called least in the kingdom of-the heavens; but whosoever might-do and he-might-teach (them), this-(one) will-be-called great in the kingdom of-the heavens." 

Who does that?  Who breaks even one commandment and teaches men to do the same?  Those that will be called "Least" in the kingdom of the heavens.  This would seem to me to indicate N.T. Christians, and I think primarily Gentile Christians.  I've been to a couple of Messianic assemblies where it was common to hear "Christians don't keep the law".

Jesus does not lie.  The context/sense for the "least" and the "great" is the same: if that for the "great" is true, so then for the "least".  That "will be called" speaks of the future time where there is no remembrance of sin, so Jesus isn't saying they are called "the least" in order to point out past evil. 

Jeremiah 31:34 "and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more."

 Jesus also told the disciples that the greater would minister to the younger (Lu.22:24-27).  With this understanding of the "least", Matt.5:19 aligns with "What therefore the advantage of the Jew" of Romans 3:1-2, "BOTH to Jew first, AND to Greek" in Romans 1:16, and "in how much MORE their fullness" seen in Romans 11:12.  The Gentile Christians will be called "least" and the Jew will be called "great"...

This is all good news!

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It’s ok to eat a cheeseburger.

Genesis 18:1 And YHVH appeared unto him by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day.

Genesis 18:8  And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat.

YHVH here is seen in the earlier form of the Word (the second person of the Godhead, whom we know as Yeshua/Jesus). 

 Yeshua is the same yesterday, today, and forever. 

  "Yesterday" YHVH Yeshua ate meat and milk together with Abraham.

 

Sometimes it’s not ok to eat a cheeseburger.

1 Corinthians 8:6 BUT to-us one God the Father, out-of whom (are) the all-things and we with-reference-to him, and one Jehovah Jesus Messiah, through whom (are) the all-things and we through him.

v7 BUT the knowledge (is) not in all; but some in-the custom-together of-the idol till just-now they-are-eating as (an) idolatrous-sacrifice, and their conscious being weak is-being-soiled.

(Contemplate Romans 7:1-6)

v8 But food will not stand us alongside with-the God; for neither if we-might-eat are-we-having-an-advantage; nor if we-might not eat are-we-lacking-for-ourselves.

v9 But YOU-be-looking lest-perchance this authority of-YOU might-become stumbling to-the weak (ones).

v10 For if someone might-see you, the (one) having knowledge, lying-down in an-idol's-temple, will NOT the conscience of-him, of-(one)-being weak, be-built-up to-be-eating with-reference-to the idolatrous-sacrifices?

v11 For the (one) being-weak is-perishing in thy knowledge, the brother because-of whom Messiah died-off.

v12 But thus sinning with-reference-to the brothers and hitting their being-weak conscience YOU-are-sinning with-reference-to Messiah.

v13 For-which-very-reason if food is-entrapping my brother, not (at-all) might-I-eat meats with reference-to the age, in-order-that I-might not entrap my brother.

 

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Old Testament Prophecy:

Genesis 21:10 Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this handmaid and her son: for the son of this handmaid shall not be heir with my son, even with Isaac.

As Seen in The Explanation Testament:

Cast out the maidservant!  And her son!

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#You-cast-out_the_maidservant_and_her_son

 

The Akedah (the binding)

In the mount of Jehovah (i.e. in the New Covenant) it shall be provided.

Genesis 22:1 And it came to pass after these things, that God did prove Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham; and he said, Here am I. 2 And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son, whom thou lovest, even Isaac, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt-offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of. 3 And Abraham rose early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son; and he clave the wood for the burnt-offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him. 4 On the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off. 5 And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass, and I and the lad will go yonder; and we will worship, and come again to you. 6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt-offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took in his hand the fire and the knife; and they went both of them together. 7 And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold, the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt-offering? 8 And Abraham said, God will provide himself the lamb for a burnt-offering: my son. So they went both of them together.

 

9 And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built the altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound [**Hebrew- עֲקֹד: LXX- συμποδίσας] Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar, upon the wood. 10 And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son. 11 And the angel of Jehovah called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I. 12 And he said, Lay not thy hand upon the lad, neither do thou anything unto him; for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son, from me. 13 And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, behind him a ram caught in the thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt-offering in the stead of his son. 14 And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah-jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of Jehovah it shall be provided. 15 And the angel of Jehovah called unto Abraham a second time out of heaven, 16 and said, By myself have I sworn, saith Jehovah, because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son, 17 that in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heavens, and as the sand which is upon the sea-shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; 18 and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.

 

**Strong’s H6123 עָקַד - ʻâqad, aw-kad'; a primitive root; to tie with thongs:—bind.  Strong’s G4846.1 συμποδίσας - sumpodisas

 

John 2:15 And having-made (a) lash out-of ropes [σχοινίων schoinion G4979] he-cast-out all out-of the temple, both the sheep and the oxen; and he-poured-out the coin of-the money-changers and he-turned-about the tables.

Jesus made a lash out of the cords that bound the temple sacrifices. He set us free from the law of Mosesin the stead of us ever needing a sacrifice and never being able to provide it,

 

In the Mountain of YHVH – in the New Covenant – YHVH provides…

Hebrews 10:5 On-this-account coming-in into the world he-is-saying: You-willed not sacrifice and offering, but you-yourself-rendered (a) body thoroughly-fit for-me;

 

Psa 40:6   Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required

7   Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me, 

8   I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart

9   I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest. 

10   I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation. 

 

Hebrews 10:6 You-thought not well (of) total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin.

v7 Then I-said Behold I-am-present, in (the) heading of-(a)-little-book it-has-been-written-and-is-still-written concerning me, to-do, the God, your will.

v8 More-above saying that sacrifice and offering and total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin you-willed not, nor you-thought-well (of), they-which are-being-offered according-to the law,

v9 Then he-has-said-and-is-still-saying:  Behold I-am-present to-do, the God, your will.  He-is-carrying-off the first in-order-that the second might-stand;

v10 In which will we-are having-been-made-holy-and-are-still-holy through the offering all-at-once of-the body of-the Messiah Jesus.

 

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Please read John Parsons' commentary:

The Temptation of Grace

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Vayera/Grace/grace.html

 

 

 

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Oct 11-12, 2013; Oct 31-Nov1, 2014, Oct 23-24, 2015, Nov 11-12, 2016;

 Oct 27-28, 2017; Oct 19-20, 2018; Nov 8-9, 2019; Oct 30-31, 2020

Parashah Lekh Lekha  -   לֶךְ־לְךָ

"Go forth, yourself"

Torah portion:

Genesis 12:1-17:27

Haftarah portion:

Isaiah 40:27 - 41:16

Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Romans 4:1-25

Galatians 4:21-5:1

 Romans 7:1-6 fits well here,

noting that it is spiritual adultery for a Christian to "be under the Mosaic law".

Hebrews 7

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

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 The Word of YHVH (i.e. Yeshua, Jn1:1-14) is Abram’s (Abraham) shield.

Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of Jehovah came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield [מָגֵן  magen], and thy exceeding great reward.

 

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Isaiah 41:15  Behold, I have made thee to be a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth; thou shalt thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shalt make the hills as chaff.

 

Note the connection:

Daniel 2:44  And in the days of those kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed, nor shall the sovereignty thereof be left to another people; but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.

 

Daniel 2:45  Forasmuch as thou sawest that a stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it brake in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold; the great God hath made known to the king what shall come to pass hereafter: and the dream is certain, and the interpretation thereof sure.

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Genesis 14:18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was priest of God Most High.

  מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק  - Malkiy-Tsedeq or Melchi-zedek, Melchisedec. LXX: μελχισεδεκ.

King of Salem = King of Peace

In regards to Melchi-zedek, it seems the bible's definition of "Salem" as "peace" is significant, and overlooked.

Hebrews 7:1 For this the Melchisedec (ο μελχισεδεκ), king of-Salem, priest of-the God namely-the most-high, the (one) having-met-together with-Abraham returning from the chopping-in-pieces of-the kings and [having-] blessed him,
v2 To-whom also Abraham parted (a) tithe from all, firstly on-the-one-hand being-translated king of-justice, thereafter on-the-other-hand also king of-Salem, which is king of-peace,
v3 Without-father, without-mother, without-genealogy, neither beginning of-days nor having finish of-life, but having-resembled-and-still-resembling to-the Son of-the God, he-is-remaining (a) priest with-reference-to the perpetuity.
  Here, Salem is not a place...at least not a city/place in a physical human sort of thinking...

Regarding the Rabbinical nonsense that Shem was Melchi-zedek, it is only necessary to look at Shem's genealogy in the bible (Gen.5:1-32).  Shem had a genealogy; Melchi-zedek doesn't (Heb.7:3). 

 

Consider Genesis ch11:   Note that neither Noah's wife, Shem, Japheth, Ham or their wives were called righteous.  Only Noah was called righteous. The whole earth was one language and in apparent unity.  "And they said (they - the whole earth - including Shem?) Come, let us build us a city, and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven and let us make us a name; lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth." (Genesis 11:4) God responded: "Come, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand on another's speech.  So Jehovah scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of all the earth: and they left off building the city." (Genesis 11:7-8).   Immediately after this, we are told the generations of Shem (NOT called Melchisedec in scripture) up to Abram.  We are then told that Abram's father (Terah) took his family from Ur of the Chaldees to go into the land of Canaan...and they went as far as Haran, and dwelt there.  It seems in context to consider that because of language confusion problems, Terah, an idolater, moved.  In fact the Jewish teaching is that Abram is called the "Hebrew" because he crossed over from idolatry...Abram was at the least a son of an idolater (Joshua.24:2)...God gave Abram an invitation to come out (of idolatry?)...Lehk Lehka - "Go out yourself".

 

 

I think Abram's great (x) "grandpa" Shem would have lived 75 years after Abram entered Canaan...i.e. Abraham would have known who Grandpa Shem was...

Terah, Abraham's father, was an idolater. So the alleged "Godly line of Seth-Shem", if it existed at all, ends before Abraham crossed over...

Heb. 7:3 states that Melchizedec does not die: “…he is remaining a priest with reference to the perpetuity”

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Reading around Parashah Lech Lecha:

A lot of Messianic replacement theology seems to be taken from Romans 2:28-29. 

Romans 2:28 For not the (one) in the manifest is Jew, nor the circumcision in the manifest in flesh;
v29 BUT the (one) in the hidden (man) (is) (a) Jew, and circumcision of-heart in spirit not letter, of-whom the laudation (is) not out-of MEN BUT out-of the God.

This is not saying that Gentile Christians are Jews...and this context is seen as we continue to read (very important to see that the context continues to make a distinction between the Jewish and Gentile believers):
Romans 3:1 What therefore the advantage of-the Jew or what the profit of-the circumcision?
v2 Much according-to every manner. For first on-the-one-hand because they-were-trusted (with) the oracles of-the God.

Spiritual Jews are circumcised of heart in spirit. 

Romans 1:16 For I-am not ashamed-of the good-news [εὐαγγέλιον euaggelion]; for it-is (the) power of-God with-reference-to salvation to-everyone trusting, both to-Jew first and to-Greek.

- It logically follows that Spiritual Gentiles are also circumcised of heart in spirit, for the Holy Spirit previously told us the Gospel went to the Jew first, and to the Gentiles.  In Eph.3:1 Paul addresses the Gentiles, and then speaks of this "inner man":

 Ephesians 3:16 in-order-that he-might-give to-YOU according-to the riches of his glory with-power to-be-made-mighty through his Spirit with-reference-to the inside MAN,

 

 @1 Corinthians 7:18-20 - Physically, we are told to remain "as you were" called.  If you are a Jew, you stay a Jew. If you are a Gentile, you stay a Gentile. See also Col.2:6.

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#As_You_Were

 

In Romans 11, the "petrified" Jew is not cut off; Gentiles that trust in Jesus are grafted into (εἰς eis  @Rom.11:23 the Root Jesus (Rev.22:16) and in AMONG (ἐν en @Rom.11:17) the branches of the cultivated olive tree, which includes BOTH (?) the Choice and the Petrified Jews. 

 

John 15:5 -- Jesus said "I am the vine, you the branches"  AND

Revelation 22:16 -- "I myself am the root and the kindred of David".  Compare Rom.11:18. Jesus (YHVH) is the root. Gentiles are grafted in to the root-stock among the existing branches. Gentiles are NOT grafted into the existing branches, Israel.

 

In my front yard is a 5-in-one apple tree.

A tree of Moreh? (teaching tree?)

 

In 2014, a hybrid apple tree in our yard had three nice small red apples on one lower branch and the next branch up had many nice big yellow apples; both of these varieties are distinct and both share the same root.  One larger upper branch had no apples.  In this, we may see that the Holy Spirit YHVH thus shows us that in the Assembly - the Body of Messiah - Gentiles are still Gentiles, and Jews are still Jews. The unity is in Messiah, not Judaism, so there is no mistake: we worship YHVH in spirit, not Judaism/law/covenants/customs, which things Paul said were a bunch of crap in regards to gaining Messiah (Philippians 3:5-8).

Eph. 2:15 - Both are one new spiritual man, yet no distinction spiritually, but physically the same as before.

[Note - Eph.2:14 speaks of both places being one (veil is rent); Eph 2:15 speaks of Jew and Gentile as one new spiritual man because of vs.14 (because veil is rent).]

Isa. 56:6 ← @Heb4:3,  Isa. 56:7- God will bring foreigners that join themselves to Jehovah to his holy mountain  ( -and at His Presence, all ethnic Israel will be saved as Ro.11:26 specifies that Israel as "Jacob")  --  Jesus referenced the Isaiah 56 passage @ Matthew 21:13 --

Isaiah 56:6 Also the foreigners that join themselves to Jehovah, to minister unto him, and to love the name of Jehovah, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from profaning it, and holdeth fast my covenant; 7 even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt-offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples. 8 The Lord Jehovah, who gathereth the outcasts of Israel, saith, Yet will I gather others to him, besides his own that are gathered.

This speaks of the return of Messiah Yeshua.

 

Matthew 21:12 And the Jesus went-in into the temple of-the God, and he-cast-out all the-ones offering-for-sale and buying-in-the market in the temple, and the tables of-the money-changers he-turned-down and the seats of-the-(ones) offering the doves for-sale.

v13 And he-is-saying to-them, It-has-been-and-is-still-written, My home will-be-called (a) home of-prayer; but YOU yourselves-made-it (a) cave of-robbers.

 

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Translations & Mistranslations

John 3:29 The (one) having the bride is bridegroom; but the friend of-the bridegroom, the (one) having-stood-and-still-standing and hearing of-him, he-is-rejoicing with-joy because-of the voice of-the bridegroom, this therefore the joy namely-mine is-having-been-and-is-still fulfilled.

 Here we have the clear distinctions of the bride, the friend of the bridegroom and the bridegroom.  The friend of the bridegroom is not the bride...but perhaps the best man?

2 Corinthians 11:2 KJV For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

2 Corinthians 11:2  CT For I-am-being-jealous-(of) YOU with-a-jealousy of-God, for I-myself-joined YOU to-one man to-stand-alongside (a) pure virgin for-the Messiah;

 

The King James Version’s mistranslation “espoused you to one husband misleads to the false premise that the “Church” is the Bride of Christ.

 

@John 3:29, "having-stood-and-still-standing" is from: ἑστηκὼς "estakos", a form of ἵστημι  histēmi

 @2Cor.11:2, "to-stand-alongside" is from: παραστῆσαι   "parastasai"

 

In both the Nestle and Textus Receptus, the Greek text has ἀνδρὶ "andri", which apparently (?) is derived from ἀνήρ "aner".

http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=2Cr&c=11&v=1&t=ASV

However, for the King James' "husband",  Strong's Concordance refers to ἀνήρ "aner"  which the King James translates as man 156x, husband 50x, sir 6x, fellow 1x, not tr 2x

The Consistent Translation clarifies that this does not speak of the N.T. assembly as the "bride" of Christ.

 

Romans 7:1 Or are-YOU-being-ignorant, brothers, for I-am-speaking to-(ones)-coming-to-know law, that the law is-exercising-lordship of-the MAN on as-long time as he-is-living?

v2 For the woman under-a-husband has-been-and-is-still-bound by-law to-the living husband; but if the husband might-die-off, she-has-been-and-is still-rendered-inactive from the law of-the husband.

v3 So therefore, while the husband (is) living, she-will-be-termed (an) adulteress if she-might-become to-(a)-different man; but if the husband might-die-off, she-is free from the law, she (will) not be (an) adulteress having-become to-(a)-different man.

v4 So-that, my brothers, YOU yourselves also were-put-to-death to-the law through the body of-the Messiah, with-reference-to YOU to-become to-(a)-different (one), to-the (one) having-been-raised out-of dead (ones), in-order-that we-might-bring-forth-fruit to-the God.

v5 For when we-were in the flesh, the sufferings of-the sins the (sufferings) through the law were-operating in our members with-reference-to the (object) to-bring-forth-fruit to-the death;

v6 But at-this-instant we-were-rendered-inactive from the law, having-died-off in which we-were-being-held-fast, so-that we (are) to-be-being-a-slave in newness of-spirit and not in-oldness of-letter.

 

Genesis ch2 --Eve was created a wife, and was never a bride

Ephesians ch5 - The N.T. assembly is equated to Eve.  Here we also may glean that a foot or hand or finger cannot "marry" the head of the same body, as they are already one (echad).  So too the members of the body - the New Testament assembly - cannot "marry" Christ, as they are already one in His body.

There WILL be a marriage ceremony with the Messiah and Israel.  Christians will be there, IN Messiah Jesus.

 

Rev. 2:9, 3:9 -Don't be one of those that say they are Jews, and are not

In the real simple (simple, real) understanding, the only people who SAY they are Jews, and are not, are Gentiles.  Of course there are ethnic Jews that are anti-God, and some of these may be cut off from God (Rom. 11:17....and they can still come into a relationship with God. Rom. 11:23).

 

 

Gentile Christians should carefully understand their standing (resurrection) in Jesus Christ:

Hosea 2:22-23 - Rom.9:25 -- God (not you or me) will call "them that were not my people, Thou art my people"

Rom. 9:24 -- God also called out [ἐκάλεσεν  ekalesen] of nations.

Hosea 1:10, Rom.9:26   The nations will be and are called children of God. 

Gal. 3:26 - 29  - If you are of Christ, boom, you are seed of Abraham. 

Abraham was a Gentile.  Abraham was called “the Hebrew” [הָעִבְרִי] in Genesis 14:13.  If by God’s grace our (Gentile Christian’s) earthly father is Abraham, then we are also “Hebrews”, i.e. “called-out”.

Rom.8:14 - called sons of God v16 children of God.

1 John 3:1  YOU-see of-what-quality charity the Father has-given-and-still-gives to-us in-order-that we-might-be-called children of-God, and we-are. Because-of this the world is not coming-to-know us, because it-came not to-know him.

Galatians 6:10  So therefore as we-are-having (a) season, let-us-be-working the good (thing) to all, but especially to the (ones) of-(the)-household of-the trust.

 The household of trust -  Adoptees (Gentiles) & natural born (Jews) in this household. Both are “born from above [ἄνωθεν anōthen] (Jn. 3:7).

Rev 21:24, 26 - Gentiles - ἔθνη - will be in the New Heaven and New Earth

Isa. 56:6 ← @Heb4:3,  Isa. 56:7- God will bring foreigners that join themselves to Jehovah to his holy mountain  ( -and at His Presence, all ethnic Israel will be saved as Ro.11:26 specifies Israel as "Jacob")

There is a big difference between "having a heart for the Jew" and  saying "I am a Jew" - especially if you are a Gentile Christian.  As a Gentile believer, it seems that I should leave the place of the Jew for the Jew.  After all, the Jew that is petrified will in the future have more fulness than the Gentile believer (Romans 11:7-12) and the "cut-off" Jew can (vs23) and will (vs26) be grafted-in again.  I would not want to displace or replace their place.  The "mercy" spoken of in Romans 11:31 is beyond my comprehension (vs33-36).

 

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Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Cast out the maidservant!  And her son!

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#You-cast-out_the_maidservant_and_her_son

now color coded for clarity:

Galatians 4:21 YOU-be-saying to-me, the (ones) willing to-be under law, are-YOU not hearing the law?
v22 For it-has-been-and-still-is-written that Abraham had two sons,
one out-of the maidservant and one out-of the free-woman.
v23 BUT-on
-the-one-hand the (one) out-of the maidservant has-been-and-is-begotten according-to flesh, on-the-other-hand the (one) out-of the free-woman through the promise.
v24 Which-things are being-allegorized; for these (women) are two covenants, on-the-one-hand
one from mount Sinai, bearing with-reference-to slavery, one-who is Hagar.
v25 But the
Hagar is mount Sinai in the Arabia; but it-is-being-in-line-together to-the now Jerusalem, for she-is-being-a-slave with her children.
v26 But
the above Jerusalem is free, one-who is our mother;
v27 For it-has-been-and-is-still-written: You-be-made-merry, barren, the (one) not bringing-forth, you-rend-asunder and you-shout, the (one) not suffering-birth-pains, because many (are) the children of-the desolate more than of-the (one) having the husband.
v28 But
YOU, brothers, are-yourselves children of-promise according-to Isaac.
v29 BUT as-altogether then
the (one) having-been-begotten according-to flesh was-persecuting the (one) according-to Spirit, thus also now.
v30 BUT what is-saying the scripture? You-cast-out
the maidservant and her son; for by-no-means will the son of-the maidservant inherit with the son of-the free-woman.
v31 On-this-account,
brothers, we-are not children of-a-maidservant BUT of-the free-woman.

Galatians 5:1 To-the freedom Messiah made us free; YOU-be-standing-firm therefore and YOU-be not being again held-in (a) yoke of-slavery. 

 

See Parashah Tzav for comments on Hebrews

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Hebrews 7
v1 For this the Melchisedec, king of-Salem
(i.e. King of Peace), priest of-the God namely-the most-high, the (one) having-met-together with-Abraham returning from the chopping-in-pieces of-the kings and [having-] blessed him,
v2 To-whom also Abraham parted (a) tithe from all, firstly on-the-one-hand being-translated king of-justice, thereafter on-the-other-hand also king of-Salem, which is king of-peace,
v3 Without-father, without-mother, without-genealogy, neither beginning of-days nor having finish of-life, but having-resembled-and-still-resembling to-the Son of-the God, he-is-remaining (a) priest with-reference-to the perpetuity.

(The "Son of the God" is Yeshua..."Yeshua/Jesus" is the name of "the body prepared", i.e. the different Form of God...different from the form (perhaps better said ἄλλος  allos “another” form) which the Word of God appeared to Abraham.)
v4 But YOU-be-observing how-great this-man (was) to-whom Abraham, the patriarch, gave (a) tithe also out-of the chief-spoils.
v5 And the (ones) on-the-one-hand out-of the sons of Levi taking the priest's-office are-having (a) commandment to-be-taking-tithe-from the people according-to the law, that-is, of their brothers, although having-come-out, out-of the loin of-Abraham;
v6 On-the-other-hand the (one) not having-genealogy-being-traced out-of them has-tithed of-Abraham, and he-has-blessed-and-still-blesses the (one) having the promises.
v7 But separate-from all contradiction the lesser (thing) is-being-blessed by the better (person).
v8 And here on-the-one-hand MEN dying-off are-taking tithes, there on-the-other-hand (one) being-witnessed-about that he-is-living.
v9 And as to-say (a) maxim, through Abraham even Levi, the (one) taking tithes was-tithed-and-is-still-tithed;
v10 For he-was still in the loin of-the father when Melchisedec met-together with-him.

(note: life does NOT begin at conception or birth. Human life began when God breathed LIVES into Adam.)
v11 If on-the-one-hand therefore perfectness was through* the Levitical priestly-office, for upon it * the people has-been-given-and-still-is given-the-law, what need still (a) different priest to-be-standing-up according-to the arrangement of-Melchisedec and (he is) to-be-being-said not according-to the arrangement of-Aaron?

* Consider "through" and "for upon it": The law stood upon (i.e. required) the operation of the Levitical priesthood.  When Jesus stopped the Levitical priesthood @ Matt. 11:16 (and actually with John @ Luke 16:16 -and no question @ A.D.70), The Law was "rendered-inactive": Eph.2:15 "Having-rendered-inactive  [καταργήσας] the law of-the commandments in decrees", and this also in the repeated decrees: "You have heard it said...but I say unto you" @Matthew ch.5. (There is more than one way to understand “decrees” in this verse.)

rendered-inactive  [καταργήσας] - NOT "abolishing". The Law is good - the law still provides guidance towards the better hope of the New Covenant (vs19).

Please search/find "rendered-inactive" on this page:

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Cont. Hebrews 7:12 For (the arrangement) of-the priestly-office being-transferred out-of necessity (a) transfer is-coming-to-pass of-law.

(The priesthood is transferred, and in the same way the law is transferred.  New Covenant priesthood - New Covenant Law.)
v13 For upon whom these (things) are-being-said, has-shared-and-still-shares of-a-different tribe, and from which not-one has-paid-attention-nor-still-pays-attention to-the altar;
v14 For (it-was) evident-before that our Lord has-risen (and continues) out-of Judah, and with-reference-to which tribe Moses spoke not-one (thing) concerning priests.
v15 And it-is still more-exceedingly obvious, if (a) different
[ἕτερος heteros] priest is-himself-standing-up according-to the similarity of-Melchisedec,

Philippians 2:5 "YOU-be-having this opinion in YOU which also (is) in Messiah Jesus,

v6 Who existing in form of-God considered not the being equal with-God (a thing for) seizure,

v7 BUT he-emptied himself having-taken form of (a) slave, having-become in similitude [ὁμοιότητα hōmoiotēta] of-MEN;

 

The priesthood of Jesus is ἕτερος heteros one not of the same nature, form, class, kind, different from the Levitical priesthood.

God is Spirit (Jn. 4:24). God has one visible singular image, the second person of the Godhead, i.e. the Son.  Man was created in this singular image/likeness of God (Gen. 1:27). The Word, the second person of the Godhead, was made flesh (John 1:1), in a body prepared in similitude of mankind’s flesh/body (Phil. 2:7) and tabernacled with mankind (John 1:14).  The scripture is clear that Yeshua/Jesus is the image of God (Colossians 1:15), thus in Hebrews 7:15 Melchizedec is equated to Jesus/The Word. And this may be realized regardless of whether “the similarity of Melchisedec” is understood as saying Jesus is similar to Melchizedec or if it is understood as saying Jesus, like Melchizedec, came as God in flesh similar to mankind’s flesh. There is also “the arrangement” of Melchizedec, references the order/mannerism/functions of that priestly office (compare the use of the word τάξει taxei  G5010, in the Levitical priesthood of Zachariah, “the order of his course” at Luke 1:8 with its use below in Heb. 7:17).

Melchizedec was an Old Testament Theophany of The Word prior to His Appearance in the Body of Jesus/Yeshua the Messiah.

Jesus’ body could not be killed (Matt. 2:16; Luke 4:9, 13; Luke 4:29-30; Jn. 8:58-59; Jn 10:31, also 11:7-8) , Jesus’ body couldn’t drown (Matt. 8:23-27; Mark 6:45-50), Jesus’ body could walk through walls (Jn. 20:19), but Jesus’ body could shed blood…and water (Jn. 19:34; 1Jn. 5:6).  He did die for us…He GAVE his life/soul for us (1Jn. 3:16)…and he rose from the dead for us (1 Thess. 4:14).

Cont. Hebrews 7:16 Who has not become-and-still-is according-to (a) law of (a) fleshy commandment BUT according-to power of (an) indestructible life.
v17 For it-is-being-witnessed that:
you (are a) priest with-reference-to the age according-to the arrangement [τάξιν
taxin] of Melchisedec.
v18 For on-the-one-hand (there)-is-coming-to-pass
(a) disregarding of (a) leading-before commandment because-of the weak(ness) and futil(ity) of-it.
v19 For
the law made-perfect not-(even)-one (thing), on-the-other-hand guidance-on-into of-better hope, through which we-are-drawing-near to-the God.
v20 And according-to as-much-as not separate-from taking-an-oath, for on-the-one-hand
they-are having-become-and-still-are priests separate-from taking-an-oath,
v21 On-the-other-hand
the (one) with taking-an-oath through the (one) saying-to him: Jehovah swore, and he-will not regret (it), you (are a) priest with-reference-to the age according-to the arrangement [τάξιν
taxin] of-Melchisedec.
v22
According-to this-much also Jesus has-become-and-still-is surety of (a) better covenant.
v23 And
the (ones) on-the-one-hand having-become-and-still-are priests are many-more because-of being-hindered to-be-remaining-beside by-death;
v24
The (one) on-the-other-hand because-of his to-be-remaining with-reference-to the age he-is-having the priestly-office inviolable.

 

v25 Whence also he-is-being-able to-be-saving with-reference-to the completing (of) all the (ones) coming to-the God through him, always living with-reference-to be-interceding in their behalf.
v26
For such-as-this (a) chief-priest was-suitable to-us also, hallowed, not-bad, undefiled, having-been-and-still-separated from the sinners, and having-become higher (than) the heavens;
v27
Who is not having necessity according-to (a) day, as-altogether the chief-priests, formerly in-behalf-of (their) own sins to-be-bringing-up sacrifices, thereafter of-the (sins) of-the people; for this (thing) he-did all-at-once having-brought-up himself.
v28 For
the law is-establishing MEN chief-priests having weakness, but the word of-the taking-an-oath, namely-the (oath) after the law (establishes) (a) Son having-been-made-perfect-and-still-perfect with-reference-to the age.
 

 

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Abram’s Walk

Genesis 12:6  And Abram passed through the land unto the place of Shechem, unto the oak of Moreh  מוֹרֶה  ("Moreh" means "teacher")

- And the Canaanite was then in the land.

 

 

 

More on Abram’s Walk from our Haggadah:

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Passover/The-2019-Haggadah-PRINTOUT.pdf

Digression 2, Part B  Jesus makes a statement: Jews will be hated because of his name. 

Matthew 10:22 (KJV) - before the cross to Jews And ye shall be hated of all [men] for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.

Matthew 24:9 (KJV) Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.

CT: MT.24:9 Then they-will-give YOU over into tribulation, and they-will-kill YOU; and YOU-will-be being-hated by all the Gentiles because-of my name.

Mark 13:13 (KJV) And ye shall be hated of all [men] for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

CT: MK.13:13 And YOU-will-be being-hated by all because-of my name; but the (one) having-persevered with-reference-to (a) finish, this (one) will-be-saved.

Luke 21:17 (KJV) And ye shall be hated of all [men] for my name's sake

v18 But there shall not an hair of your head perish.

 

Anti-Semitism is one thing that proves Jesus and scriptures true.

 

CT Romans 3

v1 What therefore the advantage of-the Jew or what the profit of-the circumcision?

v2 Much according-to every manner.  For first on-the-one-hand because they-were-trusted (with) the oracles of-the God.

v3 For what?  If some disbelieved, will their unbelief render-inactive the trust of-the God?

v4 May-it not come-to-pass; but let-it-be-coming-to-pass, the God (is) true, but every MAN (is) (a) liar, even-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written:  in-which-case you-might-be-justified in your words and you-might-have-victory in your being-judged.

 

Has God cast off Israel? No.

Romans 11:1  I-am-saying therefore, [μὴ] (has) the God pushed-away-from-himself his people?  No! [μὴ] (the Greek text has μή (pronounced māy) 2X here and it REQUIRES a negative answer)  May-it-not-come-to-pass; for I myself also am (an) Israelite, out-of seed of-Abraham, of-(the)-tribe of-Benjamin.

v2 The God (has) not pushed-away-from-himself his people whom he-came-to-know-before. Or are-YOU not knowing-absolutely what the scripture is-saying in (the history of) Elias, as he-is-interceding With-the God down-upon the Israeli?

 

v11 I-am-saying therefore, [μὴ] (Have) they-slipped in-order-that they-might-fall? (No!) [μὴ] May-it not come-to-pass; BUT by-their offence the salvation to-the Gentiles, with-reference-to to-provoke them to-jealousy.

v12 But if their offence (is) riches of-(a)-world and their inferiority (is) riches of-nations, in-how-much more their fullness.

 

Note: "offence", not “fall”, as is in other translations.  Gentiles are to provoke the Jews to jealousy so they will study and obey God more, perhaps as they see it is so "easy" for Gentiles. Some (Rom.11:12) observant Jews that did NOT accept Jesus will (future) have more fullness than Gentile Christians. This is an "And God Said" issue. (Mt.5:17-19 may be seen as a parable by Jesus that explains how this is possible.)

 

Romans 11:17 But if some of the branches were-broken-out, but you being (a) wild-olive-tree yourself-were-grafted-in among them and you-became (a) fellow-partner of-the root (and?)  of-the fatness of-the olive-tree,   

Gentiles are grafted into (εἰς eis  @Rom.11:23 the Root Jesus (Rev.22:16) and in AMONG (ἐν en @Rom.11:17) the branches of the cultivated olive tree, which includes BOTH (?) the Choice and the Petrified Jews.  Of course to the Choice, Jesus provides propitiation.  The Petrified did not trust in Jesus, but this was due to the blindness God placed on them...they were trusting in YHVH the Father to send a Messiah to redeem them, they just could not see.  I believe the Petrified are ALSO "covered" - atonement is provided for them ALSO through the blood of the Lamb, Yeshua, our Propitiatory.  However, they have not yet acknowledged Jesus is that YHVH Messiah Elohim (Phil 2:9-11) so they are not YET in sight of the throne (Rev 6:9). (perhaps note the distinction between "atonement" -covering of sins, and "propitiation" -sins removed.) They will look on Him whom they pierced and mourn and there will be a great conversion at their resurrection.  In this, we may view them as "safe" in the Blood of the Lamb, but not yet "saved".  * ALONG with this, note that the Jews that listened to Jesus and trusted YHVH the Father before the cross were saved - -i.e. Salvation before the cross!  Jesus says so:

John 5:24 Amen amen I-am-saying to-YOU, That the (one) hearing my word, and trusting to-the (one) having-sent me, is-having life eternal, and is not coming into judgement, BUT he-has-changed-location-and-is-changed-(in)-location out-of the death into the life.

Note the present and past tenses: hearing, trusting, has-changed, is-changed.  This is before the cross, and Jesus does not lie...the Jews that heard Jesus' word and trusted in YHVH the Father were saved.

v18 You-be not boasting-against the branches; but if you-are-boasting-against (them), you yourself-are not bearing the root BUT the root you.

v19 You-will-say therefore: Branches were-broken-out in-order-that I myself-might-be-grafted-in.

v20 Rightly: they-were-broken-out by-the distrust, but you yourself-have-stood-and-still-are-standing by-the trust. You-be not having-an-opinion-of high-things, BUT you-be-fearing-for-yourself;

v21 For if the God spared not of-the branches according-to nature, neither will-he-spare of-you.

v22 See therefore graciousness and severity of-God:  on-the-one-hand on the (ones) having-fallen severity, on-the-other-hand on you graciousness of God, if you-might-continue in-the graciousness, since you yourself also will-be-chopped-away,

 

Jews can easily be grafted in again; Gentiles, not so much...

v23 But also-those, if they-might not continue in-the distrust, they-will-be-grafted-in; for the God is powerful to-graft them in again.

v24 For if you yourself-were-chopped-away out-of the wild-olive-tree according-to nature and from nature you-were-grafted-in into (a) cultivated-olive, by-how-much rather these, the (ones) according-to nature, will-be-grafted-in to-their-own olive-tree.

In vs 24 we find that Gentiles were “chopped away” out of a wild olive tree and grafted in into [εἰς eis] a cultivated olive.  We also find that the broken out natural branches will be grafted in again to their own olive tree.

As the Root of verse 17 is Jesus (Rev.22:16), it follows that Israel’s “own olive tree” (the cultivated olive tree” is also Jesus, perhaps better understood as the trunk/body of the tree/Messiah.  “Their own olive tree” is the Messiah: “Salvation is of the Jews” (Jn.4:22). 

Verses 17 and 24 provide the distinction that we are grafted in [ἐν en] among the branches of Israel and we are grafted  into [εἰς eis] the Messiah.

Thus the olive tree is NOT Israel, but rather the Messiah. "I myself am the vine, you the branches" (John 15:5).

 

v25 For I-am not willing (for) YOU to-be-being-ignorant brothers, (of) this mystery, in-order that YOU-might not be prudent in yourselves, that petrifaction has-come-to-pass-and-still-is from part to-the Israeli,

v26 And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written:  The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob.

 

This refers to the "second coming" of Jesus Christ.  When HE is present in Zion (Jerusalem), HE will save Israel (Christians, both Jewish and Gentile, are already saved).

"from Jacob" eliminates Abraham, Isaac, Ishmael, ARABS, and Gentiles; this speaks only of the 12 tribes of Israel (Jacob).

 

v27 And this (is) the covenant from me to-them, at-the-time-that I-might-remove-for-myself their sins.

v28 On-the-one-hand enemies according-to the good-news because-of YOU, on-the-other-hand cherished (ones) according-to the choice because-of the fathers;

v29 For the bestowed-favors and the calling of-the God (are) unregrettable.

v30 For as-altogether YOU yourselves at-one-time disobeyed the God, but now YOU-had-mercy-bestowed in-the disobedience of-these.

v31 Thus these also now disobeyed in-order-that by your mercy they themselves also might now have-mercy-bestowed.

Israel disobeyed so that God could show his mercy to YOU.  Predestination is a difficult, complex subject. In a nutshell; "And God said".

v32 For the God shut-together all the (ones) with-reference-to disobedience in-order-that he-might-have-mercy (on) all the (ones).

v33 O depth of-God's riches and wisdom and knowledge; as unsearchable his sentences and untraceable his ways.

v34 For who came-to-know (the) mind of Jehovah? Or who became his fellow-counselor?

v35 Or who gave-before to-him, and it-will-be-repaid to-him?

v36 Because out-of him and through him and with-reference-to him (are) the all-things; to-him (be) the glory with-reference-to the ages:  Amen.

 

Salvation is to BOTH the Jew (first) and to the Gentile.  Thank God for his mercy!

 

Genesis 12:3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and him that curseth thee will I curse: and in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed.

link: http://www.blbclassic.org/Bible.cfm?b=Gen&c=12&v=1&t=ASV#conc/3

 

And I will bless (ברכה - barak) them that bless (ברכיך - barak) thee

and him that curseth ( קללך - qalal) thee will I curse (אאר - arar)

The correct translation would be closer to; “I will bless them that bless thee and those that lightly esteem thee I will bitterly curse.”

 

So, if you don't think too highly of the Jews God will bitterly curse you. Hbr 4:12 For the word of-the God (is) living and operational and more-cutting above every two-edged dagger and penetrating unto partition of-soul and of-spirit, and both of-joints and of-marrows, and able-to-judge of-meditations and of-conclusions of-a-heart;

 

God's promise to Abraham/Israel

Genesis 12:2 " and I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great: and be thou a blessing:"

Genesis 13:14 "And the LORD said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward:

v15 For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever.

v16 And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, [then] shall thy seed also be numbered.

v17 Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee.

v18 Then Abram removed [his] tent, and came and dwelt in the plain of Mamre, which [is] in Hebron, and built there an altar unto the LORD."

 

Abram’s walk.

 

Abram's walk, from The Genesis Apocryphon (Dead Sea Scroll)

http://www.meta-religion.com/World_Religions/Christianity/Other_Books/Dead_Sea_Scrolls/genesis_apocryphon.htm

And God appeared to me in a vision at night and said to me, "Go to Ramath Hazor which is north of Bethel, the place where you dwell, and lift up your eyes and look to the east and to the west and to the south and to the north; and behold all this land which I give to you and your seed forever."

The next morning, I went up to Ramath Hazor and from that high place I beheld the land from the River of Egypt to Lebanon and Senir, and from the Great Sea to Hauran, and all the land of Gebal as far as Kadesh, and all the Great Desert to the east of Hauran and Senir as far as Euphrates. And he said to me, "I will give all this land to your seed and they shall possess it forever. And I will multiply your seed like' the dust of the earth which no man can number; neither shall any man number your seed. Rise and go! Behold the length and breadth of the land for it is yours; and after you, I will give it to your seed forever."

And I, Abram, departed to travel about and see the land.' I began my journey at the river Gihon and traveled along the coast of the sea until I came to the Mountain of the Bull [Taurus]. Then I traveled from the coast of the Great Salt Sea and journeyed towards the east by the Mountain of the Bull, across the breadth of the land, until I came to the river Euphrates. I journeyed along the Euphrates until I came to the Red Sea [Persian Gulf] in the east, and I traveled along the coast of the Red Sea until I came to the tongue of the Sea of Reeds [the modern Red Sea] which flows out from the Red Sea. Then I pursued my way in the south until I came to the river Gihon, and returning, I came to my house in peace and found all things prosperous there. I went to dwell at the Oaks of Mamre, which is at Hebron, northeast of Hebron; and I built an altar there, and laid on it a sacrifice and an oblation to the Most High God. I ate and drank there, I and all the men of my household, and I sent for Mamre, Ornam, and Eshkol, the three Amorite brothers, my friends, and they ate and drank with me.

 

 

Genesis 15:18 "In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:"

Trace Abram's walk out on a map. gihon = nile. This large area may include the whole Arabian Peninsula. . 

God's covenant/promise to Abraham is "everlasting".

 

Leviticus 25:23 "The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land [is] mine; for ye [are] strangers and sojourners with me."

 

Galatians 3:16 CT "But to-the Abraham the promises were-said and to-his seed.  It-is not saying: and to-the seeds, as upon many, BUT as upon one: and to your seed who is Messiah."

Note the SEED is defined as singular in this quote from Genesis 12:7. Jehovah Jesus Messiah does not have the land yet.  The "Lord's" prayer states: "Thy kingdom come" (Luke 11:2); thus the coming kingdom will be on earth.

Note also:

Genesis 13:15 (KJV) "For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever."

v16 "And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, [then] shall thy seed also be numbered."

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Oct 4-5, 2013; Oct 24-25, 2014. Oct 16-17, 2015; Nov 4-5, 2016; Oct 20-21, 2017; Oct 12-13, 2018; Nov 1-2, 2019; Oct 23-24, 2020

Parashah Noach- נֹחַ

Noah = "rest"

Torah portion:

Genesis 6:9 - 11:32

Haftarah portion:

Isaiah 54:1 - 55:5

Always a blessing to read Isaiah 53, which Rabbinical Judaism's Torah cycle intentionally omits.

Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Matthew 24:36-46

1Peter 3:18-22

Hebrews 11:7

 We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so.

 

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Who has ears to hear this word?

Genesis 6:8 But Noah found favor [חֵן chayn;  LXX: χάριν charin] in the eyes of Jehovah.

Genesis 6:9 "These are the generations [תֹּולְדֹת ; LXX: γενέσεις geneseis] of Noah Noah was a righteous man,

and perfect in his generations: Noah walked with God."

Literal: "These lines-of Noah Noah [נֹחַ נֹחַ] man righteous

blameless he-was in-contemporaries-of-him

 with the-God he-walked Noah"

 

Genesis 6:1-8 provides needed context for this portion. Yes, Gen.6:1-8 is included in the Bereshit "portion".   In Heb.11:6 we learn that Enoch is a witness, thus the book of Enoch is good reading on this matter.  Also see Ralph Mount's course "Fallen Angels".

Man's heart is evil (Gen.6:5, 8:21), yes, but this is directly connected to the fallen angels/sons of God that first "saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all that they chose" vs2 and later "came in unto the daughters of men" vs4.   Recall that Eve was so deluded that she said "I have gotten a man, YHVH" Gen.4:1.  Note that later "Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth... for Cain slew him” (Gen.4:25).  "And Adam lived a hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, after his image; and called his name Seth" (Gen.5:3).  So in this we learn that Seth was like Abel, but unlike Cain.  Seth (and Abel) were in Adam's likeness and image, which was the likeness and image of God (Gen.1:27).  Cain was not in this likeness and image.  Cain was the offspring of Eve and a fallen angel, likely Satan.  The mighty men of renown were the figures of mythology; that mythology was real.

Not only did the fallen angels corrupt man, they corrupted all flesh.

Genesis 6:7 "And Jehovah said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face [פְּנֵי p’nay; LXX:προσώπου prosōpou]  of the ground; both man, and beast, and creeping things and birds of the heavens..."-  

vs12- "And God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way upon the earth.  vs13-"And god said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth."

Some versions use "persons" instead of "flesh", but the Hebrew is בָּשָׂר - basar,  Strongs 1320 - flesh.

I have to wonder if this corruption of animals is where dinosaurs came from.  God instructed Noah to build an ark & house two "after its kind" male and female, of all flesh, of every bird, cattle, creeping thing .

Genesis 6:19 And of every living thing of all flesh, two of every sort shalt thou bring into the ark, to keep them alive with thee; they shall be male and female.
20 Of the birds after their kind, and of the cattle after their kind, of every creeping thing of the ground after its kind, two of every sort shall come unto thee, to keep them alive.

 

Seven pairs of clean beasts and birds, one pair of unclean beasts:

Genesis 7:2 Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee seven and seven, the male and his female; and of the beasts that are not clean two, the male and his female:
3 of the birds also of the heavens, seven and seven, male and female, to keep seed alive upon the face of all the earth.

 

Genesis 7:13 "In the selfsame day entered Noah, and Shem, and Ham, and Japheth, the sons of Noah, and Noah's wife, and the three wives of his sons with them, into the ark;
14 they, and every beast after its kind, and all the cattle after their kind, and every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth after its kind, and every bird after its kind, every bird of every sort.
15 And they went in unto Noah into the ark, two and two
[שְׁנַיִם שְׁנַיִם] of all flesh wherein is the breath of life [רוּחַ חַיִּֽים roocha chaim, “spirit lives].
6 And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God commanded him:
and Jehovah shut him in."

Non-GMO = "after its kind"

"After their/its kind" is mandated at least six times, so then all "flesh" is the flesh that is "after its kind", that is, as God created it and not genetically modified/corrupted by fallen angels.  We are told that the coming of Messiah Jesus will be "As in the days of Noah".

 

1 Enoch 7:5 "And they began to sin against the birds and beasts and creeping things and the fish"

 

 

And we see that man (?) is messing with the genetic makeup of plants ---and animals!

Scientists toy with the idea of impregnating apes with the seed of man. (the scotsman) april 29

http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/latestnews/Exclusive-Should-we-beware-the.4028970.jp

 

"As in the days of Noah"

Noah was right there in the midst of God's wrath, - Noah was not "raptured" away from earth - but he was protected in an ark. 

 

Entire Christian communities and populations have been murdered recently in Muslim countries – by Muslims - yet some persist in saying that Christians will be raptured before the Great Tribulation.  Apparently the pre-tribbers don't consider the Egyptian, Syrian, Libyan, Nigerian, Indian and other Christians to be Christians.  I wish these folks would think a bit more on what they are saying...there is potential for grave peril here...

 

We are subject to tribulation from/in the flood of humanity/evil, but protected from God's wrath by his ark/sanctuary/sukkah/in the shadow of His wings (tabernacle)/ the sheltering presence of the Holy Spirit.

 

1 Corinthians 3:16 Are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that YOU-are (the) sanctuary of-God and the Spirit of-the God is-dwelling in YOU?

 

1 Peter 3:18 Because also Messiah died-off once concerning sins, (a) just (one) in-behalf-of unjust (ones), in-order-that he-might-lead YOU near to-the God, on-the-one-hand having-been-put-to-death in-flesh on-the-other-hand having-been-made-alive in-spirit;
v19
in which (spirit) also having-proceeded he-preached [ἐκήρυξεν G2784] to-the spirits in (a) guard-house,

v20 To (ones) having-disobeyed at-what-time when the patience of-the God was-waiting-anxiously in days of (an) ark being-constructed (by) Noah, into which few, this is eight souls, were-completely-saved through water.
v21
Which (water) (a)-pattern-in-turn is now saving YOU (even a) baptism, not (a) placing-off of-filth of-flesh BUT (a) question of (a) good conscience with-reference-to God, through (the) resurrection of-Jesus Messiah,
v22
Who is in right (hand) of-God, having-proceeded into heaven, of-messengers and of-authorities and of-powers having-been-subjected to-him.
 

Note @vs.19, 20: That is; now the Spirit of Jesus Christ preaches the gospel to Jews (in a guardhouse- guarded by a disciplinarian tutor (Gal.3:24-25 -the Mosaic law) and to Gentiles (ones having disobeyed even to pre-Noah times).

Also noting that God made a sacrifice for Adam & Eve (Gen.3:21, Lev.17:11, Rev.13:8) and that they both knew the gospel (Ps.19) in the stars...HOPE.

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Portion notes:

God’s promise – No drastic climate change:

Genesis 8:20 And Noah builded an altar unto Jehovah, and took of every clean beast, and of every clean bird, and offered burnt-offerings on the altar.

Note this is pre-Mosaic sacrifice to YHVH.

21 And Jehovah smelled the sweet savor; and Jehovah said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man’s sake, for that the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more everything living, as I have done.

22 While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.

 

Rainbow Covenant:

Genesis 9:8 And God spake unto Noah, and to his sons with him, saying, 9 And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you; 10 and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the cattle, and every beast of the earth with you; of all that go out of the ark, even every beast of the earth. 11 And I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of the flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth. 12 And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations: 13 I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth. 14 And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud, 15 and I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh. 16 And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth. 17 And God said unto Noah, This is the token of the covenant which I have established between me and all flesh that is upon the earth.

God looks at every rainbow in the clouds.  If you watch a rainbow, you are watching it with God.

 

The origin of Ham’s (Canaan’s) slavery?

Genesis 9:24 And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his youngest son had done unto him. 25 And he said, Cursed be Canaan; A servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren.

26 And he said, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Shem;

And let Canaan be his servant.

27 God enlarge Japheth, And let him dwell in the tents of Shem;

And let Canaan be his servant.

 

This pre-kosher kosher applies to all.

Genesis 9:4  But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat.

 

 

 

YHVH made the languages.  So YHVH can speak any language.

Genesis 11: 5 And Jehovah came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men builded. 6 And Jehovah said, Behold, they are one people, and they have all one language; and this is what they begin to do: and now nothing will be withholden from them, which they purpose to do. 7 Come, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another’s speech. 8 So Jehovah scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of all the earth: and they left off building the city. 9 Therefore was the name of it called Babel; because Jehovah did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did Jehovah scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth.

 

David will be a witness:

Isaiah 55:3 Incline your ear, and come unto me; hear, and your soul shall live: and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David. 4 Behold, I have given him for a witness [עֵד `ed  H5707; LXX: μαρτύριον marturion] to the peoples, a leader [נָגִיד nagiyd – “prince”] and commander to the peoples.

Enoch was and is a witness:

Hebrews 11:5 By-trust Enoch was-transferred, not to-see death, and he-was not being-found for-the-reason-that the God transferred him.

v6 For before the transfer he-had-been-borne-witness-and-is-still-borne-witness [μεμαρτύρηται] to-have-well-pleased-and-is-still-well-pleasing to-the God; but separate-from trust (it is) impossible to-be-well-pleasing; for it-is-essential (for) the (one) coming-to the God, to-trust that he-is and he-is-becoming (a) rewarder to-the (ones) seeking him out.

 

In the future, Gentiles are with King David:

Isaiah 55:5 Behold, thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not; and a nation that knew not thee shall run unto thee, because of Jehovah thy God, and for the Holy One of Israel; for he hath glorified thee.

Just as Jesus always knew the nation’s languages, he always knew all the nations (goyim). King David did not know all the nations…

In the future, Gentiles are with YHVH:

Isaiah 56:6 Also the foreigners that join themselves to Jehovah, to minister unto him, and to love the name of Jehovah, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from profaning it, and holdeth fast my covenant; 7 even them will I bring to my holy mountain (i.e. New Jerusalem, not Hagar/Sinai covenant Gal.4:21-5:1), and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt-offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples. 8 The Lord Jehovah, who gathereth the outcasts of Israel, saith, Yet will I gather others to him, besides his own that are gathered.

 

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Before the flood, a mist went up from the ground to water the earth. Perhaps there was no rain prior to the flood…

Genesis 2:5 And no plant of the field was yet in the earth, and no herb of the field had yet sprung up; for Jehovah God had not caused it to rain upon the earth: and there was not a man to till the ground; 6 but there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground.

It has been suggested that there was, prior to the flood, a water canopy (firmament) above the earth which filtered out the aging rays of the sun, and thus men lived longer lives prior to the flood.

Genesis 1:6 And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. 7 And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so. 8 And God called the firmament Heaven. And there was evening and there was morning, a second day.

9 And God said, Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so. 10 And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.

Genesis 6:6 And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the ground, and daughters were born unto them, 2 that the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all that they chose. 3 And Jehovah said, My Spirit shall not strive with man for ever, for that he also is flesh: yet shall his days be a hundred and twenty years. 4 The Nephilim were in the earth in those days, and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them: the same were the mighty men that were of old, the men of renown.

5 And Jehovah saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 And it repented Jehovah that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. 7 And Jehovah said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the ground; both man, and beast, and creeping things, and birds of the heavens; for it repenteth me that I have made them. 8 But Noah found favor in the eyes of Jehovah.

9 These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, and perfect in his generations: Noah walked with God. 10 And Noah begat three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

11 And the earth was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence [חָמָס chamac (hamas), H2555]. 12 And God saw the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way his way [אֶת־דַּרְכֹּו] upon the earth.

13 And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence [חָמָס chamac (hamas), H2555] through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth. 14 Make thee an ark [תֵּבַת tayvat H8392] of gopher wood; [g]rooms shalt thou make in the ark, and shalt pitch it within and without with pitch.

Genesis 7:4 For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights; and every living thing that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the ground.

5 And Noah did according unto all that Jehovah commanded him. 6 And Noah was six hundred years old when the flood of waters was upon the earth. 7 And Noah went in, and his sons, and his wife, and his sons’ wives with him, into the ark, because of the waters of the flood. 8 Of clean beasts, and of beasts that are not clean, and of birds, and of everything that creepeth upon the ground, 9 there went in two and two unto Noah into the ark, male and female, as God commanded Noah.

10 And it came to pass after the seven days, that the waters of the flood were upon the earth. 11 In the six hundredth year of Noah’s life, in the second month, on the seventeenth day of the month, on the same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened. 12 And the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights.

 

This week's New Testament "portion" is part of a 2000 year prophecy by Jesus Christ.

 

APOLOGETICS 14:  A 2000-YEAR PROPHECY by JESUS    SECTION 1

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\BIBLE\MOUNT-APOLOGETICS\Apologetics 14.PDF

 

APOLOGETICS 15:  A 2000-YEAR PROPHECY by JESUS  SECTION 2

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\BIBLE\MOUNT-APOLOGETICS\Apologetics 15 - A 2000 Year Prophecy by Jesus.PDF

 

Insert for Apologetics 15 pp14  (arithmetic related, my addition, not in Mount's original lesson)  

 

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In chapter six of Genesis we find Fallen Angels.

For a detailed study on fallen angels, see Ralph Mount’s course on this page:

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT/ralph_mount_bible_study_index.htm

 

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Sept 27-28, 2013; Oct 17-18, 2014, Oct 28-29, 2016; Oct 13-14, 2017; Oct. 5-6, 2018; Oct 25-26, 2019; Oct 16-17, 2020

 

Torah "cycle" begins -

Parashah Bereshit - בְּרֵאשִׁית

"In The Beginning"

Torah portion:

Genesis 1:1-6:8

Haftarah portion:

Isaiah 42:5 - 43:11

Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

John 1:1-14

Colossians 1:15-17

Hebrews 1:1-3

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

Much more than a week can hold....

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Genesis 1:1-31 ASV - 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

 

John 1:1 The Word was in (the) beginning, and the Word was with the God, and the Word was God.
v2 This (one) was in (the) beginning with the God.
v3 All-(things) came-to-be through him, and separate-from him but-not one-(thing) came-to-be which has-come-to-be-and-still-is.
v4 in him was life, and the life was the light of-the MEN.
v5 And the light is-appearing in the dark, and the dark (did) not apprehend it.
v6 (A) MAN came-to-be, having-been-and-still-dispatched from God, name to-him (is) John.
v7 This-(one) came with-reference-to (a) witness, in-order-that he-might-bear-witness concerning the light, in-order-that all might-trust through him.
v8 That-(one) was not the light, BUT in-order-that he-might-bear-witness concerning the light.
v9 The light was the authentic (one), which coming into the world is-enlightening every MAN.
v10 He-was in the world, and the world came-to-be through him, and the world (did) not come-to-know him.
v11 He-came into (his)-own things, and (his)-own (beings) (did) not take him along-(to-themselves);
v12 But as-many-as took him, he-gave to-them authority to-come-to-be children of-God, to-the (ones) trusting with-reference-to his name;
v13 Who were not begotten out-of bloods neither out-of will of-flesh nor out-of will of-man BUT out-of God.
v14 And the Word came-to-be flesh, and he-tabernacled among us, and we-beheld his glory, glory as of-(an) only-begotten from (the) Father full of-favor and truth.

 

 

Day 1 God creates Light.  God divides the light and the darkness. God called the light "Day" and the darkness "night":

Cont. Genesis 1:2 And the earth was waste and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep: and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters

3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.

John 1:5 And the light is-appearing in the dark, and the dark (did) not apprehend it.
Romans 11:33 O depth of-God's riches and wisdom and knowledge; as unsearchable his sentences and untraceable his ways.
 

5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, one day.

 

Day 2 God makes the firmament and divides the waters under and above it. God called the firmament Heaven.  So there is water above this firmament/Heaven:

6 And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.

7 And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so.

8 And God called the firmament Heaven. And there was evening and there was morning, a second day.

 

Day 3 God lets the waters under the heavens (plural) gather, and lets the dry land appear.  God calls the dry land Earth, the waters Seas. God lets the earth grow grass, herbs, and fruit trees that reproduce themselves. Note "after their kind":

9 And God said, Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.

10 And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.

11 And God said, Let the earth put forth grass, herbs yielding seed, and fruit-trees bearing fruit after their kind, wherein is the seed thereof, upon the earth: and it was so.

12 And the earth brought forth grass, herbs yielding seed after their kind, and trees bearing fruit, wherein is the seed thereof, after their kind: and God saw that it was good.

13 And there was evening and there was morning, a third day.

 

Day 4  God lets there be lights in the firmament of heaven, which give light upon the earth. [Note the lesser light (the moon) is reflected light, and then consider that in photography (light-drawing), reflected light is preferred to direct light.  Direct light does not flatter a person, and colors appear more saturated on a cloudy day.]  The lights created on the fourth day divided the light from the darkness, which were separated from one another and named Night and Day on the first day.  God also made the stars, and all this was good:

14 And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days and years:

15 and let them be for lights in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.

16 And God made the two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.

17 And God set them in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth,

18 and to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good.

19 And there was evening and there was morning, a fourth day.

 

Some possible theology;

Day 5  God creates and talks to and blesses every creature in the water (including the great sea monsters!) and air. Note "after their kind":

20 And God said, Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven.

21 And God created the great sea-monsters, and every living creature that moveth, wherewith the waters swarmed, after their kind, and every winged bird after its kind: and God saw that it was good.

22 And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.

23 And there was evening and there was morning, a fifth day.

 

Day 6  God makes all the living creatures, cattle, and beasts  of the earth - - AFTER THEIR KIND.  In other words, after the pattern of all the living creatures, cattle, and beasts of the (?) heavens?  This supports the statement "There are pigs in heaven", as revealed to Peter:  Acts 10:12-14 tells us there are pigs in heaven  -"ALL the four footed things  and reptiles of the earth"

Then God (plural Elohim) made man in his image (singular):

24 And God said, Let the earth bring forth living creatures after their kind, cattle, and creeping things, and beasts of the earth after their kind: and it was so.

25 And God made the beasts of the earth after their kind, and the cattle after their kind, and everything that creepeth upon the ground after its kind: and God saw that it was good.

26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the heavens, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

27 And God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

Note God (Elohim, plural) creates man in his own image (singular) - male and female, but Eve had not yet been created, and the man was alone (Gen.2:18).  Scripture states that woman was taken out of man (Gen2:23).

 

28 And God blessed them: and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the heavens, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

29 And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb yielding seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for food:

30 and to every beast of the earth, and to every bird of the heavens, and to everything that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for food: and it was so.

31 And God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.

 

Very Good to Not Good:

@Gen1:31  - everything God had made was very good. Then in Gen.2:18, God said "It is not good that the man should be alone".  God said this before Adam named the animals (vs19).

Genesis 2:18 And Jehovah God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a help meet for him.

 

Genesis 2:1 And the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.
2 And on the seventh [הַשְּׁבִיעִי] day God finished his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh [הַשְּׁבִיעִי] day from all his work which he had made.

 

The Hebrew text seems to support the English here - which says that God finished his work on the seventh day.  (!) However, the LXX supports the idea that all God's work was done by the seventh day:

"And the God completed in the day six the works which he did. And he rested on the seventh day..."

καὶ συνετέλεσεν ὁ θεὸς ἐν τῇ ἡμέρᾳ τῇ ἕκτῃ τὰ ἔργα αὐτοῦ ἃ ἐποίησεν καὶ κατέπαυσεν τῇ ἡμέρᾳ τῇ ἑβδόμῃ

Perhaps here we have a place where Messianics might prefer the Greek over the Hebrew???

Cont. Genesis 2:3 And God blessed the seventh day, and hallowed it; because that in it he rested from all his work which God had created and made.

 

Genesis 2:7 And Jehovah God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life lives [חַיִּים, CHAIM, plural]; and man became a living soul.

All lives began in Adam.  Therefore life does NOT begin at birth or even conception. This is again supported in that Levi paid tithes to Melchizedek while in the lions of Abraham...see Hebrews 7:9,10.

 

Genesis 2:21 And Jehovah God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof:
22 and the rib, which Jehovah God had taken from the man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.
23 And the man said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.


Prophecy:
Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one [אֶחָד  echad] flesh.

Fulfillment:

Ephesians 5:30 Because we-are members of his body.
v31 Instead-of this (a) MAN shall-leave-behind the father and the mother and he-shall-be-very-united to his wife and the two shall-be with-reference-to flesh, one.
v32
This mystery is great, but I-myself am-saying with-reference-to Messiah and with-reference-to the assembly.
 

Genesis 3:8 And they heard the voice [קוֹל qowl] of Jehovah God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of Jehovah God amongst the trees of the garden.

A voice does not walk.  This refers to The Word, in his pre-Jesus form:

John 1:1 The Word was in (the) beginning, and the Word was with the God, and the Word was God.

 

Genesis 3:9 And Jehovah God called unto the man, and said unto him, Where art thou?
10 And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.
11 And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat?
12 And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat.
13 And Jehovah God said unto the woman, What is this thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.
14 And Jehovah God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, cursed art thou above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life:

 

The Gospel in the Garden:
Genesis 3:15 and I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed: he shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.


Genesis 3:16 Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy pain and thy conception; in pain thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.
17 And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake;
in toil shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;
18 thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; :19
in the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.
20 And the man called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.

Genesis 3:21 And Jehovah God made for Adam and for his wife coats of skins skin
[עוֹר  owr - singular], and clothed them.

The sacrifice that provided the blood covering (the skin) is the Lamb slain from the casting down of a world.  This was a type or shadow of the sacrifice of Yeshua/Jesus:
 

Leviticus 17:11  "For the soul of the flesh is in the blood; and I have given  (YHVH gave - past tense) it to you upon the alter to make atonement four your souls for it is the blood that maketh atonement by reason of the soul."

When was this sacrifice given? In the Garden of Eden.

 

The zeal of YHVH of Hosts does this:
 Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

 

John 3:16 For thus the God cherished the world so-that he-gave his son, namely-the only-begotten, in-order-that every-(one) the (one) trusting with-reference-to him might not perish, BUT he-might-be-having life eternal.
v17 For the God dispatched not his son into the world in-order-that he-might-be-judging the world, BUT in-order-that the world might-be-saved through him.


Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.

 

 Revelation 13:8 And all the (ones) residing on the earth will-worship him, of-whom his name has not been-and-is-still-written in the little-book of-the life of-the lamb, namely-of-the (one) having-been-and-still-slain from casting-down of-(a)-world.

 

 

Note that YHVH performed the work of planting in the Garden of Eden:

Genesis 2:8 And Jehovah God planted a garden eastward, in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.

Genesis 2:15  And Jehovah God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.

It is interesting that in spite of the hard work involved, a lot of people find gardening to be relaxing.  This might be a taste of good things to come as it correlates to the fact that tending the garden (Gen. 2:15) was not the same works that came about due to sin in the Garden (Gen. 3:17-19), which latter works are the works MAN often vainly "worships" today…

...In Messiah, we rest from those works!

 

Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world

 

John 6:29 "The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched.

In Messiah Yeshua, our “work” is our trust in him.

and so, "The Just shall live by Trust." – Habbukuk.2:4b

In the Body of Messiah Jesus, i.e. the Assembly, we are going back to the echad/unity with God that God created in the beginning:

 

Prophecy:
Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one [אֶחָד echad] flesh.

Fulfillment:

Ephesians 5:30 Because we-are members of his body.
v31 Instead-of this (a) MAN shall-leave-behind the father and the mother and he-shall-be-very-united to his wife and the two shall-be with-reference-to flesh, one.
v32
This mystery is great, but I-myself am-saying with-reference-to Messiah and with-reference-to the assembly.

@ Genesis1:5, note: after the separation, Day & Night, Light & Darkness are "echad" – ONE: 

Genesis 1:4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.

5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, one [אֶחָד  echad] day.

 

This may be a hopeful view...while there's not any darkness in YHVH, but he makes darkness his pavilion...and let's HIS LIGHT shine forth...those that are drawn to that Light (believers) are       אֶחָד  echad –in unity- with YHVH Yeshua (Eph.5:30-32).  REMEMBER: EVERYTHING OUTSIDE OF YHVH IS DARKNESS.....and this includes orthodox or any Rabbinical Judaism that deny YHVH Yeshua.   (God blinded them (Rom.11:8) and believers are NOT grafted in among the Judaism that rejects Yeshua as Messiah and YHVH.Rom.11:16-17)... although they are still YHVH'S PAVILION (!).   MERCY!   Rom. 11:31-36.

 

Review:  "redemption-back" - ἀπολυτρώσεως -apolutroseos- and "propitatory" -ἱλαστήριον -hilasterion-

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado\Torah-Torah.htm#Redemption_back_NT_cuts_both_ways#Redemption_back_NT_cuts_both_ways

Understand that the New Covenant "cuts" both ways, forward and backward in time, and the blood of the Lamb, Yeshua provides the ready condition of  propitiatory "redemption-back" for those "dead in Messiah" also.  They will look on him whom they pierced and morn and repent and accept Jehovah Jesus Messiah as per Philippians 2:9-11, Romans 3:24-25, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-16:

 

Romans 3:24 "Being-justified gratuitously by his favor through the redemption-back namely-the (one) in Messiah Jesus;

v25 Whom the God himself-placed-before, (a) propitiatory through trust in his blood, with-reference-to (a) demonstration of-his justice because of the letting-go-unpunished of-the sinful-acts having-come-to-pass-before-and-still-existing"

Note vs. 24 "redemption-back" - ἀπολυτρώσεως -apolutroseos- and "propitatory" -ἱλαστήριον -hilasterion-

This is the “redemption-back” (ἀπολυτρώσεως - apolutroseos) power of the Propitiatory (ἱλαστήριον - hilasterion) , Messiah Yeshua.  (understand this-Yeshua IS the Propitiatory (ἱλαστήριον - hilasterion)  ...His sacrifice REMOVES our sin, and is not just a "covering" (atonement) as was provided annually at Yom Kippur in the Levitical priesthood.)

[regarding "redemption-back" vs. "redeemed", note that Gentile Christians were never under the Mosaic law, and thus would not be "redeemed" from failure to keep the Mosaic law. "Redemption-back" refers to THE redemption-back of Israel to their status at Mt. Sinai before the sin of the golden calf (Hebrews 9:15), AND to the redemption-back of Gentile believers in Yeshua to the echad/unity MAN had with God before the fall in Gan Eden (Rom.3:24; Col 1:4; Eph.1:7,14; 4:30; 1Cor.1:30)]

 

Redemption is a releasing or forgiving or redeeming action that goes to the beginning of that which caused the state to become:  it isn't redemption just for sins after the cross, or that you just did, but rather also redeems you and others -even those already dead - from earlier sins.  Thus, "redemption-back" translates the correct meaning.  Those "Old Testament" observant Jews that were trusting in YHVH Word that he would (future) send a Messiah to redeem them are ALSO "covered" - Atonement is provided for them ALSO through the blood of the Lamb, Yeshua, our Propitiatory.  However, they have not yet acknowledged Jesus is that YHVH Messiah Elohim (Phil 2:9-11) so they are not YET in sight of the throne.  They will look on Him whom they pierced and mourn and there will be a great conversion at their resurrection.  In this, we may view them as "safe" in the Blood of the Lamb, but not yet "saved"....

In these things, we see the greater love of the Father in providing redemption - back to those that lived prior to the cross.  Further, we may see a greater love in its presentation of the Gospel from the creation (i.e. the Gospel in the Stars, the Gospel in the Garden, the Gospel preached to Abraham (the Akedah), and so forth that all pointed to Jesus and that those trusting (Hebrews 11) in Jesus/Yeshua are already resurrected "alive" with him, just as those that "sleep in Jesus" (1Thes.4).   That may be a difficult concept. Consider that Moses and Elijah appeared with Jesus before the cross in Israel.

 

 

1 Thessalonians 4:16 "Because the Lord himself with stimulating-cry, with voice of-an-archangel and with trumpet of God, will-descend from heaven, and the dead (ones) in Messiah will-stand-up-again-for-themselves firstly,"

 

@ the exacting Greek - note those that sleep in Jesus, come with Jesus:

1 Thessalonians 4:14 "For if we-are-trusting that Jesus died-off and he-stood-up-again, thus also the God will-lead with him the (ones) having-fallen-asleep through the Jesus."

 

"the dead (ones) in Messiah" - οἱ νεκροὶ ἐν Χριστῷ

"(ones) having fallen asleep through the Jesus" - τοὺς κοιμηθέντας διὰ τοῦ Ἰησοῦ

Note the different Greek words, hence different meanings designating different groups:

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"the dead (ones) in Messiah" - possibly the souls under the altar @Rev.6:9.  We see Jews are God's witnesses @Romans3:2b " they-were-trusted (with) the oracles of-the God."

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"(ones) having fallen asleep through the Jesus" - possibly those @Rev.7:14 that have bodies and washed their stolees (robes) in the blood of the lamb (New Testament believers) and are in SIGHT of the throne.  Because NO ONE come to the presence of the father except through Messiah Jesus (John 14:6), and so until the souls under the altar are resurrected (Ezk.37:4, 1Cor.15:52, 1Thess.4:16) and accept Jesus (which they will, Lu.13:35, Ro.11:26) they cannot be "in sight" of YHVH, so to speak.

Indeed, scripture says that the Jews that do not trust in Jesus will have more "fullness" than the Gentile believers:

Romans 11:12  "But if their offence (is) riches of-(a)-world and their inferiority (is) riches of-nations, in-how-much more their fullness."

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National ethnic (and Torah Observant, Yeshua denying (petrified) Israel will look on him whom they pierced and morn and repent and accept Jehovah Jesus Messiah:

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Philippians 2:9 and on-this-account the God exceedingly-exalted him and bestowed-a-favor to-him the name, namely-the-one above every name,

v10 In-order-that in the name of-Jesus every knee might-bend of-(those)-in-(the)-heavenly and of-(those)-earthly and of-(those)-subterranean,

v11 And every tongue might-acknowledge that Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah with-reference-to glory of-God (the) Father,

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Luke 13:34 Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the-one killing the prophets, and casting-stones-at the-ones having-been-and-still-dispatched to her, how-often I-willed to-gather-together-completely in which manner a hen gathers the brood of-herself under the wings, and YOU-willed not.

v35 Behold YOUR home is-being-let-be to-YOU desolate; but amen I-am-saying to-YOU, that by-no-means might-YOU-see me till it-might-be-present, when YOU-might-say, Having-been-and-still-blessed is the one coming in the name of-Jehovah.

 

Zechariah 12:10 And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplication; and they shall look unto me whom they have pierced; and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his first-born.

Revelation 1:7  Behold he-is-coming with the clouds and every eye will-see him and they-who pierced him, and all the tribes of-the land will-themselves-bewail on him. Yea, Amen.

 

Romans 11:26  And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written:  The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob.

v27 And this (is) the covenant from me to-them, at-the-time-that I-might-remove-for-myself their sins.

 

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@Many have already tasted and seen that YHVH is good:

Matthew 19:37 "And again (a) different scripture is-saying: They-will-see with-reference-to whom they-pierced."

Along the context of Matt 19, this may be seen to say "We see our Salvation/Yeshuah because of what Jesus, whom we all pierced, has done for us".......

Psalm 34:1 A Psalm of David; when he changed his behavior before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed.

I will bless Jehovah at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. 

vs2 My soul shall make her boast in Jehovah: The meek shall hear thereof, and be glad. 

vs3 Oh magnify Jehovah with me, And let us exalt his name together. 

vs4 I sought Jehovah, and he answered me, And delivered me from all my fears. 

vs5 They looked unto him, and were radiant; And their faces shall never be confounded. 

vs6 This poor man cried, and Jehovah heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles. 

vs7 The angel of Jehovah encampeth round about them that fear him, And delivereth them. 

vs8 Oh taste and see that Jehovah is good: Blessed is the man that taketh refuge in him. 

vs9 Oh fear Jehovah, ye his saints; For there is no want to them that fear him. 

 

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Torah portion

@Genesis

the “Work punishment” to Cain extends to all.

Saved by God’s Grace @Romans 8:2

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In chapter six of Genesis we find Fallen Angels.

For a detailed study on fallen angels, see Ralph Mount’s course on this page:

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT/ralph_mount_bible_study_index.htm

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 an expanded study on

Light and Darkness

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/light_and_darkness.htm

See also: Parashah Beshalach www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Beshalach.pdf

 

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Sukkot

 

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In Messiah Yeshua, we have graduated from the Sinai Covenant's Law School.

Galatians 3:25 But the trust having-come we-are no-more under (a) disciplinarian-tutor.

At this time, I understand/experience Sukkot as God’s sheltering Presence in Jesus Christ:


1 Corinthians 3:9 For we-are fellow-workers of God; (a) farm of-God, YOU-are (a) building of-God.
1 Corinthians 3:16
"Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary [ναὸς – naos] of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling [οἰκεῖ - oikei] in YOU?"

John 1:1
"The Word was in (the) beginning, and the Word was with the God, and the Word was God."
John 1:14
"And the Word came-to-be flesh, and he-tabernacled among us, and we-beheld his glory, glory as of-(an) only-begotten from (the) Father full of-favor and truth."

Psalm 61:4
I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah
Psalm 91:4
He shall cover you with his feathers, and under his wings shall you trust: his truth shall be your shield and buckler.
Psalm 36:7
How precious is thy lovingkindness, O God! And the children of men take refuge under the shadow of thy wings
Psalm 57:1
Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; For my soul taketh refuge in thee: Yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I take refuge, Until these calamities be overpast.
Psalm 63:7
Because you have been my help, therefore in the shadow of your wings will I rejoice.
 

 

A good song for Sukkot:

In The Shadow of Your Wings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LInGCEIQcWk

 

Good reads on Sukkot in Messiah:
Simple to Sublime Sukkah Living

https://www.foi.org/2019/10/17/simple-to-sublime-sukkah-living/

 

The Festival of Sukkot, The Feast of Tabernacles  by John Parsons

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/Fall_Holidays/Sukkot/sukkot.html

 

 

If you feel the need to follow the Rabbinical readings:

 I recommend that you skip the reading of Ecclesiastes.  I can't find the Gospel in Ecclesiastes, and we are to rejoice in this holy time.  No Gospel = No Rejoicing.

Instead, Dwell on/in 1 Corinthians 3:16.

 

Sample holiday reading sequences for Sukkot, mostly as per John Parsons @hebrew4christians.com:

 

Erev Sukkot
Friday, Oct 2, 2020

Sukkot 1

Oct 2-3 (day begins @sunset)
Lev. 22:26-23:44;
Num. 29:12-29:16
Zech. 14:1-21;
John 1:10-14;
Rev. 7:1-10; 21:1-4

Sukkot 2

Oct 3-4

Lev. 22:26-23:44;
Num. 29:12-29:16
1 Kings 8:2-21
John 1:10-14;
Rev. 7:1-10; 21:1-4

Sukkot 3 (CH"M 1)

Oct 4-5

Exod. 33:12-34:26;
Num. 29:17-22

Ezek. 38:18-39:16
James

Sukkot 4 (CH"M 2)

Oct 5-6
Num. 29:20-25

John 7-8

 

Sukkot 5 (CH"M 3)

Oct 6-7
Num. 29:23-28

John 7-8

Sukkot 6 (CH"M 4)

Oct 7-8

Exod. 33:12 - 34:26
Num. 29:26-31

Ezekiel 38:18 - 39:16
John 7-8

Sukkot 7

Oct 8 Fri -9 Sat
 Hoshana Rabba
Num. 29:26-34
John ch.7 & 8


Sukkot 8

Oct 9 Sat-10 Sun
Shemini Atzeret
Deut. 14:22-16:17;

Num. 29:35-30:1

Ecclesiastes
1 Kings 8:54-8:66
Matt. 17:1-9;
Mark 12:28-33

Simchat Torah

Oct 10 Sun -11 Mon
Deut. 33:1-34:12; Genesis 1
Vzot-Haberakhah
Josh. 1:1-18
Rev. 22:1-5

 

Shabbat Bereshit

Oct 11Mon -12 Tues

Genesis 1:1-6:8

Bereshit

Isa. 42:5-43:11

John 1:1-14

Col. 1:15-17

Phil. 2:9-11

Heb. 1:1-3

Rom. 11:36

Rev. 4:11; 22:13, vs16

 

 The Torah portions for Sukkot vary a bit from year to year.

 

 

 

notes:

CH"M = Chol haMo'ed, an interim day of the festival.

Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are celebrated on the same day in Israel but on different days elsewhere.  I think.

Shabbat is not the same as Shabbathon.  Different Hebrew words = different meanings. 

The Living Waters come out of Yeshua/Jesus

 

 

 

 

 

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V'Zot HaBerakhah - וְזֹאת הַבְּרָכָה

 

"and this blessing"

 

Torah portion:

Deuteronomy 33:1 - 34:12

Haftarah portion:

Joshua 1:1-18

Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Revelation 22:1-5

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

V'zot HaBerakhah is read during Simchat Torah.  

After this "portion", we begin again at Bereshit (Genesis).

 

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Revelation c22

 

v1 And he-pointed to-me (a) river of-water of-life brilliant as crystal, proceeding-out out-of the throne namely-of-the God and of-the lamb.

v2 In midst of-its square and of-the river, hence and hence, (was) wood of-life making twelve fruits, giving-back its fruit according-to each month, and the leaves of-the wood (will-be) with-reference-to healing of-the Gentiles.

v3 And every anathema-against will not be still. And the throne of-the God and of-the lamb will-be in it, and his slaves will-serve him.

v4 And  they-will-see his face, and his name (will-be) on their foreheads.

v5 And night will not be still, and they-are not having need of-light of-lamp and of-light of-sun, because Jehovah the God will-enlighten over them, and they-will-be-king with-reference-to the ages of-the ages.

v6 And he-said to-me:  These words (are) trustworthy and authentic, and the Lord namely-the God of-the spirits of-the prophets dispatched his angel to-point to-his slaves which-things it-is-essential to-come-to-pass with speed.

v7 And behold I-am-coming speedily.  Happy (is) the (one) keeping the words of-the prophecy of-this little-book.

v8 And-I John (am) the (one) hearing and looking-at these-things. And when I-heard and I-looked, I-fell to-worship in-front of-the feet of-the angel namely-the (one) pointing these-things to-me.

v9 And he-is-saying to-me: You-be-seeing (you do it) not; I-am your fellow-slave and of-your brothers namely-the prophets and of-the (ones) keeping the words of-this little-book:  you-worship the God.

v10 And he-is-saying to-me: You-might not seal the words of-the prophecy of-this little-book; for the season is near.

v11 The (one) doing-harm let-him-do-harm still, and the (one) being-filthy let-him-be-filthy still, and the just (one) let-him-do justice still, and the holy (one) let-him-be-made-holy still.

v12 Behold I-am-coming speedily, and my reward with me, to-give-back to-each as his work is.

v13 I myself-am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the finish.

v14 Happy the (ones) washing their robes, in-order-that their authority will-be over the wood of-the life and they-might-go-in by-the gateways into the city.

v15 Without (are) the dogs and the (ones) using-drugs and the male-prostitutes and the murderers and the idolaters and every (one) loving and making (a) lie.

v16 I Jesus myself-sent my angel to-witness these-things to-YOU over the assemblies. I myself-am the root and the kindred of-David, the star namely-the brilliant namely-the-one-belonging-to-the morning.

v17 And the Spirit and the bride are-saying: You-be-coming. And the (one) hearing let-him-say: You-be-coming.  And the (one) thirsting let-him-be-coming, the (one) willing let-him-take the water of-life gratuitously.

v18 I myself-am-witnessing to-every (one) hearing the words of-the prophecy of-this little-book:  if someone might-be placing-upon to these-things, the God will-place-upon over him the blows namely-the (ones) having-been-written-and-still-written in this little-book;

v19 And if someone might-remove from the words of-the little-book of-this prophecy, the God will-remove his part from the wood of-the life and out-of the city namely-the holy, of-the things having-been-and-still written in this little-book.

v20 The (one) witnessing these-things is-saying: Yea I-am-coming speedily.  Amen, you-be-coming, Lord Jesus.

v21 The favor of-the Lord Jesus (be) with all.

 

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Sept 15 @sunset

Yom Kippur (Rabbinical date)

Some Yom Kippur thoughts

" For Messiah (is) finish of-law with-reference-to righteousness to-every (one) trusting."  -Romans 10:4

 

My Mother-in-Law died today, Sept. 14, 2013.  Note at other page.

 

"The original Passover sacrifice was not given to the Levitical priesthood"

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/Fall_Holidays/Yom_Kippur/Gospel/gospel.html

 

The Holiday of Yom Kippur

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/Fall_Holidays/Yom_Kippur/Gospel/gospel.html

by John Parsons

 

 

 There is certainly a lot for me to ponder, learn and lean on. It is all sort of shadowy (1Cor.13:12), and my thinking and questions are as such:
Jesus prophesied the destruction of the 2nd temple (Mk.13:2) - so the destruction of the 2nd temple was God ordained.
A "3rd" physical temple - if built, is built by man's vanity ("the bricks are fallen, but we will rebuild with hewn stone" -Isa.9:10).
Yet again Jesus apparently (?) destroys this third temple (Zech.14:4) and says build the 4th temple (Ps.127:1 - not a product of man's vanity).
Meanwhile there is a heavenly ark of the covenant in the sanctuary (naos) in heaven (Rev.11:19).

In the new heaven and earth, there is no "seen" sanctuary in the descending New Jerusalem for God and the Lamb are the sanctuary (as even now @ 1 Cor.3:16 & then also Paul @ the third heaven did not know if he was in or out of his(?) body -2Cor.12:2-3).

In the new heaven and earth, does there remain a heavenly sanctuary?

And does New Jerusalem "sit" on (i.e. add to or bury/destroy) the "old" Jerusalem (that has the forth temple (heiron) and sanctuary (naos) that Jesus/Yeshua "builds", or is New Jerusalem in addition to the "old-Jesus-rebuilt" Jerusalem? Is there a glory cloud that accompanies New Jerusalem that "buries" or covers the physical temple so that it cannot be seen?

What is the relationship of Mt. Moriah and Mt. Zion to these temples?

And is the new heaven an additional heaven to the existing heavens? - Yeshua is the beginning and the end; He (YHVH Yeshua) created time, for instance. So if we are IN Messiah Yeshua - echad in His Body - we now "participate" in this beginning. In the beginning was the Word, so too, in the end. So - our sacrifices now, at this time, may (should?) reflect this future of a new heaven and earth {past the jots and tittles}.
 

These things are wonderful to think on, especially with Yeshua seen as the Servant in the Lampstand (Zech.3:8, Rev.1:13), and while considering the spectrum of His light. I'm also hopeful that Jesus will make all this as simple for me as for past-the-cross-Thomas: (paraphrasing Jn.20:27 -) "Hey Thomas, come inside me (The Real Sanctuary Heb.10:19-20) and trust, let's go, I've got things to do." Shalom

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Romans 12:3  For I-am-saying, through the favor namely-the (favor) having-been-given to-me, to everyone being among YOU, not to-be-having-opinion-beyond beside what is-essential to-be-having-opinion, BUT to-be-having-opinion with-reference-to be-being-of-sound-mind, as the God parted to-each (a) measure of-trust.

 

Trust is given "in measure".  Some are given more, therefore some are given less.

And yet, "Trust comes from hearing, and hearing from the Word of Messiah/God" (Ro.10:17).

And we are commanded to "study to show yourself approved -unto God" (1Tim.2:15).

So to increase your "bags of gold" that you were given - i.e. your trust, be "faithful/trustworthy" (Matt.25:23): study the Word of God & store it in your heart (Matt.6:20-21).

Matthew 6:20 But YOU-be-storing-up for-YOU, stores in heaven, where-in-which neither moth nor eating is-vanishing, and where-in-which thieves are not digging-through nor are-they-stealing.
v21 For where-in-which is YOUR store, there YOUR heart will-be also.
v22 The lamp of-the body is the eye; therefore if your eye might-be simple your total body will-be full-of-light.
v23 But if your eye might-be evil your total body will-be full-of darkness. If therefore the light, namely-the (one) in you is darkness, how-much the darkness.

 

Christians should not follow the darkness of Rabbinical Judaism. Jesus saves.

Matthew 5:14 YOU yourselves (the disciples 5:1 and the crowds; 7:28, predominately Jewish 6:32)-are the light of-the world. (A) city is not being-able to-be-hid lying above-upon (a) mountain.
v15 Neither are-they-burning (a) lamp and putting it under the modios, BUT on the lampstand, and it-is-shining for-all the (ones) in the house.
v16 Thus let YOUR light shine in-front of-the MEN, in-which-case they-might-see YOUR fine works, and they-might-glorify YOUR Father namely-the (one) in the heavens.
 

Your fine works:

John 6:28 They-said therefore to him, What might-we-be-doing, in-order-that we-might-be-working the works of-the God?

John 6:29 The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched.

 

Our Trust IN JESUS is our work.

Jesus saves.

Time to get back to bible study.

 

Hebrews 13:9 YOU-be not being-brought-away by-various and strange doctrines; for (it is) fine the heart to-be-being-made-firm by-favor, not by-foods, in which the (ones) walking-around were not profited.

v10 We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat.

v11 For of-which living-creatures the blood concerning sin is-being-brought-in into the holy-places through the chief-priest, of-these the bodies are-being-burned-(up) without the encampment.

v12 On-this-account Jesus also, in-order-that he-might-make-holy the people through his-own blood, he-suffered without the gate.

v13 Furthermore-now let-us-be-going-out to him without the encampment, bringing his reproach.

v14 For we are not having here (a) remaining city, BUT we-are-seeking-after the (one) future.

v15 Through him therefore let-us-be-bringing-up (a) sacrifice of-acclaim through all (time) to-the God, this is fruit of-lips confessing to his name.

v16 But of-the doing-well and participation YOU-be not forgetting; for with-sacrifices such-as-these the God is-being-well-pleased.

 

Jehovah says:  "Remember you not the former things, neither consider the tings of old."  -Isaiah 43:18

 

 

No more shadows.

Will Jesus find trust when he returns?  The Greek @Luke 18:8 requires a negative "not really" answer. 

And no one believes that in the new heaven and earth they will see clearly.

 

 

As Christians we need to be very careful that corrupt communication does not "come out' from us (Eph.4:29).

It is not what goes into the belly that defiles us, but rather that which comes out of the heart via the mouth (Matt.15:17-18).

 

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Oct 9-10, 2016; Sept 29-30, 2017; Sept 18 (sunset) 2018; Sept 27-28, 2020; Sept 15-16, 2021

 

Yom Kippur,

Yom Kippurim   יֹום הַכִּפֻּרִים    day the-atonements, plural, @Lev.23:27)*

"Day of Atonements"

Torah portion:

Morning

Leviticus 16:1-34

Numbers 29:7-11

Afternoon

Leviticus 18:1-30 (?!)

Haftarah portion:

Morning

Isaiah 57:14 - 58:14

Afternoon

Jonah 1:1 - 4:11

Micah 7:18-20

Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Morning

Romans 3:21-26

2 Corinthians 5:10-21

We also read Hebrews chapters 7, 8, 9 & 10

Afternoon

Hebrews

 

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

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Yom Kippur PDF: www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Parashat/Yom_Kippur.pdf

 

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Regarding the fast of Yom Kippur:

 

To the Jew:

Isaiah 40:2 Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem; and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she hath received of Jehovah's hand double for all her sins.

 

To the Christian/Messianic:

James 2:10 For one-who might-keep the total law, but in one-(thing) he-might-slip has-become-and-still-is liable of-all.

Hebrews 10:28 Some-one having-disregarded (a) law of-Moses, upon two or three witnesses if-dying-off separate-from pities;
v29 To-how-much of-worse vengeance are-YOU-thinking will-he-be-thought worthy, the (one) having-trodden-down the Son of-the God and having-considered the blood of-the covenant, in which he-was-made-holy, common, and having-insulted-within the Spirit of-the favor?
 

 

 

Perhaps "diet" rather than "fast"?

 Properly plural as Yom Kippurim, "Day of Atonements" reflects the atonement sacrifices performed on this day by Aaron for himself and his house, for the holy sanctuary, the tent of meeting, the altar, the priests, and for all the people of the assembly  (Lev16:33). 

 

Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year for Jews (and many Messianics).  Jews (and many Messianics) are "afflicting their souls" on this day.  Most follow rabbinical Judaism's teaching on this, which derives (somehow) from Lev. 16:31 & 23:27 a 25 hour fast and prohibitions against bathing, using perfumes, wearing leather shoes, and sexual relations.  Many wear white burial robes and white clothes possibly to remind them of a coming judgment. 

Even if you are not under the law, and you only keep this feast to show solidarity with Israel, it may be difficult to not think that on some level that your actions are making you holy.  This is not what YHVH had in mind, as is explained in Isaiah 58:

 

Isaiah 58:3 Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find your own pleasure, and exact all your labors.
4 Behold, ye fast for strife and contention, and to smite with the fist of wickedness: ye fast not this day so as to make your voice to be heard on high.
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Is such the fast that I have chosen? the day for a man to afflict his soul? Is it to bow down his head as a rush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to Jehovah?


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Is not this the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the bands of the yoke, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
7 Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?

 

Isaiah 58:13 If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, and the holy of Jehovah honorable; and shalt honor it, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words:
14 then shalt thou delight thyself in Jehovah; and I will make thee to ride upon the high places of the earth; and I will feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken it.

 

The Sabbath is to be a delight, and yet YHVH tells Israel to afflict themselves on Yom Kippur, which he calls a "sabbath of solemn rest".

Leviticus 16:31  "It is a sabbath of solemn rest [שַׁבַּת שַׁבָּתֹון] (shabbat shabbaton) unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls; it is a statute for ever. "

It would seem then that the rest is from the physical work, whereas the affliction is upon the soul.  Otherwise you have to afflict your rest, which would not yield rest (or conversely).    The two, rest and affliction, don't physically go together.  Maybe there's enough affliction in thinking on this to suffice?

 

This is not to say we shouldn't ever fast or that there isn't a connection between the body of the soul and - the soul of the body.  Fasting does tend to keep you focused, although it takes some work to concentrate on the Word - spiritual food - as opposed to physical food.  At issue is God's chosen fast (read Jonah).

 

Perhaps "diet" rather than "fast"?

If the fast only affects the individual that is fasting, perhaps it isn't the fast that YHVH has chosen?  Today, if I don't eat any dark chocolate, no one else is affected by my "light affliction".  If national Israel (or the Christian assembly) were to fast for one day, the money saved could support the poor in Israel (or elsewhere) for quite a time.  So this supports the idea of tzedakah (charity) as a "fasting"; i.e. if I send a donation to a charity in Israel (for instance, Boys Town Jerusalem, or a group of believers in Yeshua in Israel), I have in effect affected affliction upon myself, as that money can no longer go towards paying my grocery expenses.  This would appear by Isa. 58 to be a "greater" fast than one where I didn't eat anything for 25 hrs.  And in this, my Sabbath is still restful...

 

Going back to man's idea that a good fast is a means for an opportunity to take pleasure in self pity ("oh, I'm so afflicted, I'm a little hungry, but now I've done something of merit that God will reward"):

As members of the Body of Messiah, there has been a change of priesthood and a change of law.  We are no longer under the covenant/law of Sinai/Moses  (Titus 3:5-8; Heb.8:6; Rom. 8:2, Gal.4:21).

Titus 3:3 For we ourselves were also at-one-time thoughtless, disobedient, being-led-astray, being-slaves to-various desires and pleasures, leading-through-out in malice and envy, abhorrent, hating one-another.
v4 But when the graciousness and the love-of-mankind of-the God our Savior appeared-clearly,
v5 Not out-of works which we ourselves-did in righteousness, BUT
according-to his mercy he-saved us through (the) bath of-regeneration and of-renewing of-the Holy Spirit,
v6
Which he-poured-out on us richly through Jesus Messiah our Savior,

v7 In-order-that
having-been-justified by-the favor of-that-one we-might-become heirs according-to hope of-eternal life.
v8 The word (is) trustworthy, and concerning these-things I-am-purposing you to-be-asserting-confidently, in-order-that the (ones) having-trusted-and-still-trusting God might-be-being-concerned to-be-standing of-fine works before-for-themselves. These-things are fine and profitable to-the MEN;

 

Hebrews 7:11 If on-the-one-hand therefore perfectness was through the Levitical priestly-office, for upon it the people has-been-given-and-still-is given-the-law, what need still (a) different priest to-be-standing-up according-to the arrangement of-Melchisedec and (he is) to-be-being-said not according-to the arrangement of-Aaron?
v12 For (the arrangement) of-the priestly-office being-transferred out-of necessity (a) transfer is-coming-to-pass of-law.
 

Hebrews 8:6 Now on-the-other hand he-has-reached-and-still-has (a) more-diverse public-ministry, by-as-much-as he-is also mediator of-a-better covenant, one-which has-been-given-a-law on better promises.

 

Romans 8:1 So (there-is) now not-one condemnation's-punishment to-the (ones) in Messiah Jesus.
v2 For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death.

 

Galatians 3:19 Therefore what (is) the law? It-was added for-sake-of the transgressions, until the seed might-come to-whom it-has-been-and-still-is-promised, having-been-ordered through messengers, in hand of-a-mediator.
v20 But the mediator is not of-one, but the God is one.
v21 (Is) the law therefore against the promises of-the God? May-it not come-to-pass. For if law was-given, the (one) being-able to-make-alive, certainly the righteousness was out-of law;
v22 BUT the scripture shut-together the all-things under sin in-order-that the promise out-of trust of-Jesus Messiah might-be-given to-the (ones) trusting.
v23 But before the trust came we-were-being-protectively-guarded under law being-shut-together with-reference-to the future trust to-be-uncovered.
v24 So-that the law has-become-and-still-is (a) disciplinarian-tutor of-us with-reference-to Messiah, in-order-that we-might-be-justified out-of trust;
v25
But the trust having-come we-are no-more under (a) disciplinarian-tutor.
v26 For YOU-are all sons of-God through the trust in Messiah Jesus;
v27 For as-many-as with-reference-to Messiah YOU-were-baptized, YOU-clothed-for-yourselves-in Messiah.
v28 There-is-within not Jew nor Greek, there-is-within not slave nor free, there-is-within not male and female; for YOU yourselves are all one in Messiah Jesus.
v29 But if YOU (are) of Messiah, so YOU-are seed of-the Abraham, heirs according-to promise.
 

If I fast, I lend credit to the spiritual idolatry/adultery of the Messianics that claim a "renewed" Covenant, as opposed to the New Covenant.

Romans 7:1 Or are-YOU-being-ignorant, brothers, for I-am-speaking to-(ones)-coming-to-know law, that the law is-exercising-lordship of-the MAN on as-long time as he-is-living?
v2 For the woman under-a-husband has-been-and-is-still-bound by-law to-the living husband; but if the husband might-die-off, she-has-been-and-is still-rendered-inactive from the law of-the husband.

v3 So therefore, while the husband (is) living, she-will-be-termed (an) adulteress if she-might-become to-(a)-different man; but if the husband might-die-off, she-is free from the law, she (will) not be (an) adulteress having-become to-(a)-different man.
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v4 So-that, my brothers,
YOU yourselves also were-put-to-death to-the law through the body of-the Messiah, with-reference-to YOU to-become to-(a)-different (one), to-the (one) having-been-raised out-of dead (ones), in-order-that we-might-bring-forth-fruit to-the God.
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v5 For when we-were
in the flesh, the sufferings of-the sins the (sufferings) through the law were-operating in our members with-reference-to the (object) to-bring-forth-fruit to-the death;
v6 But at-this-instant we-were-
rendered-inactive from the law, having-died-off in which we-were-being-held-fast, so-that we (are) to-be-being-a-slave in newness of-spirit and not in-oldness of-letter.
 

Hebrews 13:9 YOU-be not being-brought-away by-various and strange doctrines; for (it is) fine the heart to-be-being-made-firm by-favor, not by-foods, in which the (ones) walking-around were not profited.
v10 We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat.

Shema! Different altars!
So now this becomes related to prohibitions against partaking of false sacrifices at 1 Corinthians 10!  Keeping a "Yom Kippur" fast means nothing in regards to merit according to the New Covenant in Christ.  *Jesus has fulfilled our Yom Kippur sacrifice completely and permanently (Heb.9:24-28).  It's ok to keep this fast, as long as no one -else- thinks your fast is for merit.  Unfortunately, most "Messianic" believers blindly follow the blind teaching of Rabbinical Judaism and believe that Moses is the mediator between them and God, and thus view the fast as a work that is required...they are still serving the altar of the Mosaic covenant.  We should be careful not to lend support to that doctrine of the (relative) darkness...

I am convinced that when "Hebrew roots" becomes a worship of Judaism you have your "another Jesus".

The Christian/Messianic believer in Yeshua should not be idolizing the spiritual darkness of Rabbinical Judaism.

Therefore, my "fast" is to not fast.

My soul is afflicted in that alongside a temporarily blinded Israel, so many messianic believers lean more into their fasting (works) rather than into Yeshua...thus my fast (spiritually) is to not fast (physically) -  "... to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the bands of the yoke, and to let the oppressed go free..."

 

a Christian,  Strong's g5546  Χριστιανός Christianos

"But if as (a) Christian, let-him not be-being-ashamed, but let-him-be-glorifying the God in this name."

1 Peter 4:16

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*Yeshua's sacrifice provides propitiation - our sin is removed!

 -  as opposed to the atonement granted through the Mosaic Covenant's animal sacrifices,  which only temporarily covers our sin. 

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HILASTERION

Leviticus 16:2 and Jehovah said unto Moses, Speak unto Aaron thy brother, that he come not at all times into the holy place within the veil, before the mercy-seat which is upon the ark; that he die not: for I will appear in the cloud upon the mercy-seat.  

 "mercy-seat" is from -  הַכַּפֹּֽרֶת  hakapporet.  LXX: ἱλαστηρίου hilastrariou

"cloud" is from - עָנָן  anan, the glory cloud

Leviticus 16:15 Then shall he kill the goat of the sin-offering, that is for the people, and bring his blood within the veil, and do with his blood as he did with the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it upon the mercy-seat, and before the mercy-seat: 

mercy-seat - הַכַּפֹּרֶת  hakapporet.  LXX: ἱλαστήριον,  hilastarion.

2nd use הַכַּפֹּֽרֶת  hakapporet.  LXX: ἱλαστηρίου, hilastrariou.

 

 

 Leviticus 16:16 and he shall make atonement for the holy place, because of the uncleannesses of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions, even all their sins: and so shall he do for the tent of meeting, that dwelleth with them in the midst of their uncleannesses. 

atonement כִפֶּר  kippur.  LXX: ἐξιλάσεται, exilasetai.

 

Hebrews 9:5  But over-above it cherubim of-glory shadowing-down-on the propitiatory; concerning of-which (things) it-is not, according-to (each) part, to-be-saying (things) now.

 

Thayer lexicon:

Strong's Concordance:

relating to an appeasing or expiating, having placating or expiating force, expiatory; a means of appeasing or expiating, a propitiation

used of the cover of the ark of the covenant in the Holy of Holies, which was sprinkled with the blood of the expiatory victim on the annual day of atonement (this rite signifying that the life of the people, the loss of which they had merited by their sins, was offered to God in the blood as the life of the victim, and that God by this ceremony was appeased and their sins expiated); hence the lid of expiation, the propitiatory

an expiatory sacrifice

an expiatory victim

 

Romans 5:11 (KJV) And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.

"atonement" is from καταλλαγὴν katallagan. 

King James translates reconciliation 2, atonement 1, reconciling 1.  Why "atonement" here?

Strong's Concordance:

exchange

of the business of money changers, exchanging equivalent values

adjustment of a difference, reconciliation, restoration to favour

in the NT of the restoration of the favour of God to sinners that repent and put their trust in the expiatory death of Christ

Romans 5:11 Consistent Translation: But not only (this), BUT also (ones) boasting in the God through our Lord Jesus Messiah, through whom we now took the reconciliation.

Hebrews 9:2  For (a) booth was-constructed, the first, in which (were) both the lampstand and the table and the plan of-the loaves, one-(booth)-which is-being-said, Holy-place;
v3 But after the second veil (a) booth, the (one) being-said Holies of-Holies,
v4 Having (a) censer made-of-gold and the ark of-the covenant having-been-covered-and-still-covered-around on-all-sides with-gold-objects in which (was) (a) jar made-of-gold having the manna and Aaron's rod, namely-the (one) having-sprouted and the flat-tablets of-the covenant,
v5 But over-above it cherubim of-glory shadowing-down-on
the propitiatory; concerning of-which (things) it-is not, according-to (each) part, to-be-saying (things) now.

Review:  "redemption-back" - ἀπολυτρώσεως -apolutroseos- and "propitatory" -ἱλαστήριον -hilasterion-

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#Redemption_back_NT_cuts_both_ways#Redemption_back_NT_cuts_both_ways

Hebrews 9:6  But of-these (things) thus having-been-and-still-constructed on-the-one-hand with-reference-to the first tabernacle the priests are-entering through all (time) accomplishing the services,
v7 But into the second (booth) the chief-priest alone,
*once of-the year, not separate-from blood, which he-is-offering in-behalf-of himself and of-the faults-of-ignorance of-the people, (*i.e. @Yom Kippur)
v8 The Holy Spirit making-evident this,
the way of-the holy (ones) not-yet to-have-been-manifested (while) of-the first tabernacle still [having] standing,
v9 One-which (is a) parable with-reference-to the season namely-the (one) having-stood-in-and-still-standing-in, according-to which both gifts and sacrifices are-being-offered not being-able, according-to conscience to-make the (one) serving perfect,
v10 Only on foods and drinks and diverse baptisms-of-things,
just-acts of-flesh lying (on them) as-far-as (a) season thoroughly-straight.
v11 But
Messiah having-come-to-be-alongside chief-priest of-the future good-things, through the greater and more-perfect tabernacle not made-by-hand, this is not of-this creation,
v12 Nor through
blood of-he-goats and of-calves, but through (his) own blood he-went-in all-at-once into the holy-places, having-found eternal redemption.
v13 For if
the blood of-he-goats and of-bulls and ashes of-a-heifer sprinkling the (ones) having-been-and-still-defiled is-making-holy to the cleanness of-the flesh,
v14
By-how-much more will the blood of-the Messiah, who through (the) eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to-the God, cleanse your conscience from dead works with-reference-to-be-serving (the) living God?
v15 And
because-of this he-is mediator of-a-new-quality covenant, in-which-case a-death (is) having-come-to-pass with-reference-to redemption-back of-the transgressions on the first covenant, the (ones) having-been-and-still-being-called might take the promise of-the eternal inheritance.
v16 For where-in-which (there-is-a) covenant, (it-is) (a) necessity (a) death to-be-being-brought from-the (one) having-himself-covenanted;
v17 For (a) covenant on deads (is) firm, since it-is (not) at-any-time being-strong when the (one) having-himself-covenanted is-living.
v18 Whence neither has
the first (covenant) been-and-still-is-dedicated separate-from blood.
v19 For of-every commandment having-been-spoken according-to
the law by Moses to-all the people, having-taken the blood of-the calves and of-the he-goats with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, he-sprinkled both the little-book itself and all the people,
v20 Saying:
This (is) the blood of-the covenant which the God commanded to YOU.
v21 He also sprinkled
the tabernacle but even all the vessels of-the public-ministry likewise with-the blood.
v22 And according-to
the law nearly all-things (are) being-cleansed in blood, and separate-from shedding-of-blood forgiveness is not coming-to-pass.
v23 On-the-one-hand therefore (a) necessity
the copies of-the (things) in the heavens to-be-being-cleansed with-these, on-the-other-hand the (things) themselves in-(the)-heavenlies with-better sacrifices beside these.
v24
For the Messiah went not in into holy (places) made-by-hands, patterns-in-turn of-the authentic (things), BUT into the heaven itself, now to-be-revealed to-the face of-the God in-behalf-of us;

 


v25 But-not in-order-that he-might-be-
offering himself often, as-altogether the chief-priest is-going-in into the holy (places) according-to (each) year in blood belonging-to-another,
v26 Since it-was-essential he suffer often from casting-down of (the) world;
but at-this-instant, once he-has-been-and-still-is-manifested upon complete-finish of-the ages with-reference-to (a) disregarding of-the sin through his sacrifice.
v27 And according-to as-much-as it-is-being-laid-away for-the MEN once to-die-off but after this, (a) judgement,
v28 Thus also the Messiah, once having-been-offered with-reference-to bring(ing)-up sins of-many, out-of (a) second (time) he-will-be-seen separate-from sin by-the (ones) waiting-anxiously (for) him with-reference-to salvation.
 

Hebrews 7:11 If on-the-one-hand therefore perfectness was through the Levitical priestly-office, for upon it the people has-been-given-and-still-is given-the-law, what need still (a) different priest to-be-standing-up according-to the arrangement of-Melchisedec and (he is) to-be-being-said not according-to the arrangement of-Aaron?

 


Hebrews 7:12 For (the arrangement) of-the priestly-office being-transferred out-of necessity (a) transfer is-coming-to-pass of-law. (Gal 4:21-31; Romans 8:2)

 

HILASTERION ~ Summary:

"mercy seat" is from -   הַכַּפֹּֽרֶת  hakapporet.  LXX: ἱλαστήριον,  hilastarion.

"propitiation" and "propitiatory" better translate the meaning.

"atonement" is from - כִפֶּר  kippur.  LXX: ἐξιλάσεται, exilasetai.

 

Jesus is the once for all propitiatory, our sins are removed, not covered (atonement) for a year.

 

 

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1 Corinthians 1:30  "But out-of him YOU yourselves-are in Messiah Jesus, who became wisdom to-us from God, both righteousness and holiness and redemption."

2 Corinthians 5:17 So that if anyone (is) in Messiah, (he-is) (a) new-quality creation; the ancient-things went-past, behold the all-things have-become-and-still-are new-quality.
v18 But the all-things (are) out-of the God namely-the (one) having-
reconciled us to-himself through Messiah and having-given to-us the ministry of-the reconciliation,
v19 As that
God in Messiah was reconciling (a) world to-himself, not figuring their offences to-them, and having-himself-placed in us the word of-the reconciliation.
v20 In-behalf-of Messiah therefore we-are-being-delegates as of-the God entreating through us; we-are-petitioning in-behalf-of Messiah, YOU-be-reconciled to-the God.
v21
The (one) not having-come-to-know sin he-made sin in-behalf-of us, in-order-that we ourselves-might-become (the) righteousness of-God in him.
 

Titus 3:3 For we ourselves were also at-one-time thoughtless, disobedient, being-led-astray, being-slaves to-various desires and pleasures, leading-through-out in malice and envy, abhorrent, hating one-another.
v4 But when
the graciousness and the love-of-mankind of-the God our Savior appeared-clearly,
v5 Not out-of
works which we ourselves-did in righteousness, BUT according-to his mercy he-saved us through (the) bath of-regeneration and of-renewing of-the Holy Spirit,
v6
Which he-poured-out on us richly through Jesus Messiah our Savior,
v7 In-order-that
having-been-justified by-the favor of-that-one we-might-become heirs according-to hope of-eternal life.
v8
The word (is) trustworthy, and concerning these-things I-am-purposing you to-be-asserting-confidently, in-order-that the (ones) having-trusted-and-still-trusting God might-be-being-concerned to-be-standing of-fine works before-for-themselves. These-things are fine and profitable to-the MEN;
 

Hebrews 8:6  Now on-the-other hand he-has-reached-and-still-has (a) more-diverse public-ministry, by-as-much-as he-is also mediator of-a-better covenant, one-which has-been-given-a-law on better promises.

 

*Messianics! -Shema!

The Sinai law required the Levitical priesthood for its operation:

Hebrews 7:11 If on-the-one-hand therefore perfectness was through the Levitical priestly-office, for upon it the people has-been-given-and-still-is given-the-law, what need still (a) different priest to-be-standing-up according-to the arrangement of-Melchisedec and (he is) to-be-being-said not according-to the arrangement of-Aaron?

 

The law and the priesthood have both changed:
Hebrews 7:12 For (the arrangement) of-the priestly-office being-transferred out-of necessity (a) transfer is-coming-to-pass of-law.

and that makes for an easy fast

 

Galatians 4:21 YOU-be-saying to-me, the (ones) willing to-be under law, are-YOU not hearing the law?
v22 For it-has-been-and-still-is-written that Abraham had two sons, one out-of
the maidservant and one out-of the free-woman.
v23 BUT-on-the-one-hand
the (one) out-of the maidservant has-been-and-is-begotten according-to flesh, on-the-other-hand the (one) out-of the free-woman through the promise.
v24 Which-things are being-allegorized; for these (women) are two covenants,
on-the-one-hand one from mount Sinai, bearing with-reference-to slavery, one-who is Hagar.
v25 But
the Hagar is mount Sinai in the Arabia; but it-is-being-in-line-together to-the now Jerusalem, for she-is-being-a-slave with her children.
v26 But
the above Jerusalem is free, one-who is our mother;
v27 For it-has-been-and-is-still-written: You-be-made-merry, barren, the (one) not bringing-forth, you-rend-asunder and you-shout, the (one) not suffering-birth-pains, because many (are) the children of-the desolate more than of-the (one) having the husband.
v28 But
YOU, brothers, are-yourselves children of-promise according-to Isaac.
v29 BUT as-altogether then
the (one) having-been-begotten according-to flesh was-persecuting the (one) according-to Spirit, thus also now.
v30 BUT what is-saying the scripture? You-cast-out
the maidservant and her son; for by-no-means will the son of-the maidservant inherit with the son of-the free-woman.
v31
On-this-account, brothers, we-are not children of-a-maidservant BUT of-the free-woman.

c5
v1
To-the freedom Messiah made us free; YOU-be-standing-firm therefore and YOU-be not being again held-in (a) yoke of-slavery.

Do not mistake 4:30 as anti-Semitism. It is not. It is scripture.  Be confident ("firm") in the Word and rejoice in knowing that all Israel will (future) be saved (Romans 11:26).

 

 

 

Romans 8:1 So (there-is) now not-one condemnation's-punishment to-the (ones) in Messiah Jesus.

v2 For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death.

v3 For the impossible (thing) of-the law [of sin and death /Hagar/Sinai], in which it-was-being-weak through the flesh, the God having-sent the son of-himself in similitude of-flesh of-sin and concerning sin he-condemned the sin in the flesh,

v4 In-order-that the just-act of-the law might-be-fulfilled in us, the (ones) walking-around not according-to flesh BUT according-to spirit.

v5 For the (ones) being according-to flesh are-having-an-opinion-of the-things of-the flesh, but the (ones) according-to spirit the-things of-the Spirit.

 


 

This is the now:

Yeshua is our Sabbath rest:

Hebrews 4:3 For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world.
v4 For somewhere he-has-said-and-still-says concerning the seventh (day) thus: And the God rested in the day namely the seventh from all his works;
v5 And in this (place) again: If they-will-go-in into my rest.
v6 Since therefore it-is-being-left-behind (for) some to-go-in into it, and the (ones) formerly having-been-brought-good-news went not in because-of disobedience,
v7 Again he-is-appointing (a) certain day, today, saying in David after this-much time, according-as he-has-said-before-and-still-says: Today if of his voice YOU-might-hear, might YOU-not harden your hearts.
v8 For if Joshua rested them, he-was not speaking concerning another day after these (things).
v9 So a-resting-as-on-the-Sabbath is-being-left behind for-the people of-the God.
v10 For the (one) having-gone-in into his rest he himself also rested from his works, as-altogether the God from his own.
v11 Let-us-be-diligent therefore to-go-in into that rest, in-order-that some-one might not fall in the same copy of-the disobedience.


Don't hesitate...don't look back....Hallel (praise)....Nirtzah (it should be accepted)....

 

John Parson's summarizes "Yom Kippur for the believer":

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10154072769662810&id=56347292809&refid=28&_ft_=qid.6340625894654871871:mf_story_key.2411618554412023521&__tn__=*s

 

In these things: spiritually, the sanctuary if the God is in you (1Cor.3:16), and while physically speaking "Berlin" is not Jerusalem.

never-the less,

 

*The Christian/Messianic believer in Yeshua should not be idolizing the spiritual darkness of Rabbinical Judaism.

 

 

 

 

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Isaiah 40:2 Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem; and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she hath received of Jehovah's hand double for all her sins.

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Sept. 7, 2013; Sept 26, 2014; Sept 22-23, 2017; Oct 11-12, 2019; Sept 25-26, 2020

Parashat Ha'azinu  הַאֲזִינוּ

 

"Give ear"

Torah portion:

Deuteronomy 32:1-52

Haftarah portion:

*2 Samuel 22:1-51

*when coinciding with Shabbat Shuvah, the Haftarah portion is:

Hosea 14:2-10 (1-9)

Joel 2:15-27

Micah 7:18-20

Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Romans 10:14 - 11:12  (read all of Ro.10 for important context.)

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

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 Haftarah portion:

Hosea 14:1 O Israel, return unto Jehovah thy God; for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity.
2 Take with you words, and return unto Jehovah: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and accept that which is good: so will we render as bullocks the offering of our lips.
3 Assyria shall not save us; we will not ride upon horses; neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, Ye are our gods; for in thee the fatherless findeth mercy.

 

Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion:

Currently those following Rabbinical Judaism, and thus many "Messianics", are seeking righteousness by their actions/works, that is, vainly, by their own hands through works of the Law:

Romans c10
v1 Brothers, on-the-one-hand the well-thinking of my heart and the petition to the God in-behalf-of
the Israeli is with-reference-to salvation.
v2 For I-am-bearing-witness to-
them that they-are-having (a) zeal of-God, BUT not according-to thorough-knowledge;
v3 For being-
ignorant-of the righteousness of-the God, and seeking to-make-stand their-own righteousness, they-were not subjected to-the righteousness of-the God.
v4
For Messiah (is) finish of-law with-reference-to righteousness to-every (one) trusting.
v5 For
Moses is-writing the righteousness the (one) out-of the law, that the MAN having-done them will-himself-live in them. (note that you must do ALL the commandments - James 2:10)
v6 But
the righteousness out-of trust is-saying thus: Might-you not say in your heart: Who will-ascend into the heaven? This is to-lead-down Messiah;
v7 Or: Who will-descend into the abyss? This is to-lead-up Messiah out-of dead (ones).

 

v8 BUT what is-it-saying? The saying is near you, in your mouth and in your heart; the saying of-the trust which we-are-preaching is this;
v9 That if you-might-
confess with your mouth Jehovah Jesus, and you-might-trust in your heart that the God raised him out-of dead (ones), you-will-be-saved;
v10 For with-heart he-is-being-trusted with-reference-to righteousness, but with-mouth he-is-being-confessed with-reference-to salvation.

v11 For the scripture is-saying:
Every one trusting on him will not be-disgraced.
v12 For (there) is not strict-order both of-Jew and of Greek. For
the same Jehovah of-all, being-rich with-reference-to all the (ones) calling-on him;
v13
For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved.
 

Torah portion:

National Israel has rejected Messiah Yeshua and continues to be "self-serving". 

Deuteronomy 32:15 But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: Thou art waxed fat, thou art grown thick, thou art become sleek; Then he forsook God who made him, And lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.

"Jeshurun" - יְשֻׁרוּן  Yĕshuruwn Strongs H3484 = "upright one", a symbolic name for Israel describing her ideal character

"lightly esteemed" -נָבֵל  nabel  H5034 = to regard or treat as foolish, to treat with contempt

"salvation." -  ישעתו   from  / יְשׁוּעָה    yĕshuw`ah  H3444 feminine noun

 

 

They mock Jesus. 

 

 But bear in mind that this is from the "petrifaction" that God has given them:

Romans 11:7 What then? What Israel is-seeking-after, this it-attained not, but the choice attained; but the others were-petrified,

 

--Understand that "the choice "is NOT national Israel, OR Rabbinical Judaism.  "The Choice" of Israel are those of Israel that trust in Jesus.--  AND of course, just as true Christians may be found outside and among the "church", the "Choice" of Israel may be found among national, ethnic Israel and among Rabbinical Judaism...


v8 Even-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written: The God gave to-them (a) spirit of-compunction, eyes not to-be-looking and ears not to-be-hearing, till of-the today day.
v9 And David is-saying: Let their table become into (a) snare and into (a) hunting and into (an) entrapment and into (a) repayment for-them,
v10 Let their eyes be-made-dark (so as) not to-be-looking, and you-bend-completely their back through every-(thing).

 (note quote from Psalm 69:23-24 (22-23) this says "everything", so everything in traditional Judaism has this petrifaction, darkening, deafnessThe Law is called a shadow (Heb. 8:5) and hence darker than the reality.  Here's just one example of this "profanity of vanity": http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Editorials/Shabbat-shalom

 

Therefore God provokes them:

Deuteronomy 32:21 They have moved me to jealousy with that which is not God; They have provoked me to anger with their vanities: And I will move them to jealousy with those that are not a people; I will provoke them to anger with a foolish nation.

1 Kings 9:9 "---because they forsook Jehovah their God, ---"

 

There is much hope for the Gentiles:

Romans 9:25 As even in the Hosea he-is-saying: I-shall-call the people not mine, my people, and the (woman?) not having-been-cherished-and-still-(not)-cherished, having-been-cherished-and-still-cherished;
v26 And it-will-be in the place, the-place-where, it-was-said to-them: YOU (-are) not my people, there they-will-be-called sons of (the) living God.
(Hosea 1:9, 2:23)

 

What once was only applied to Israel, now also applies to Gentile Christians!

 

Joel 2:28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: 29 and also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my Spirit. 30 And I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth: blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke. 31 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of Jehovah cometh. 32 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of Jehovah shall be delivered; for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be those that escape, as Jehovah hath said, and [k] among the remnant those whom Jehovah doth call.

k. Joel 2:32 Or, in the remnant whom etc. 

 

Romans 10:13 For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved.

 

 

 

There is much hope for all Israel:

Hosea 2:14 Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak [j] comfortably unto her. 15 And I will give her her vineyards from thence, and the valley of [k]Achor for a door of hope; and she shall [l] make answer there, as in the days of her youth, and as in the day when she came up out of the land of Egypt. 16 And it shall be at that day, saith Jehovah, that thou shalt call me [m] Ishi, and shalt call me no more [n] Baali.

17 For I will take away the names of the Baalim out of her mouth, and they shall no more be [o] mentioned by their name. 18 And in that day will I make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field, and with the birds of the heavens, and with the creeping things of the ground: and I will break the bow and the sword and the battle out of the land, and will make them to lie down safely. 19 And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in justice, and in lovingkindness, and in mercies. 20 I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness; and thou shalt know Jehovah.

 

21 And it shall come to pass in that day, I will answer, saith Jehovah, I will answer the heavens, and they shall answer the earth; 22 and the earth shall answer the grain, and the new wine, and the oil; and they shall answer [p] Jezreel. 23 And I will sow her unto me in the [q]earth; and I will have mercy upon [r] her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to [s] them that were not my people, Thou art my people; and they shall say, Thou art my God.

 

ASV 1901 Footnotes:

    j. Hosea 2:14 Hebrew to her heart.

    k. Hosea 2:15 That is, Troubling.

    l. Hosea 2:15 Or, sing

   m.  Hosea 2:16 That is, My husband.

    n. Hosea 2:16 That is, My master.

    o. Hosea 2:17 Or, remembered

    p.  Hosea 2:22 That is, Whom God soweth.

    q.  Hosea 2:23 Or, land

    r. Hosea 2:23 Hebrew Lo-ruhamah. See 1:6.

    s. Hosea 2:23 Hebrew Lo-ammi. See 1:9, 10.

 

Joel 2:12 Yet even now, saith Jehovah, turn ye unto me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: 13 and rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto Jehovah your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness, and repenteth him of the evil. 14 Who knoweth whether he will not turn and repent, and leave a blessing behind him, even a meal-offering and a drink-offering unto Jehovah your God?

 

15 Blow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly;

 

True fasts & Sabbaths:

Isaiah 58:1 Cry [a]aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and declare unto my people their transgression, and to the house of Jacob their sins. 2 Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways: as a nation that did righteousness, and forsook not the ordinance of their God, they ask of me righteous judgments; they delight to draw near unto God. 3 Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find your own pleasure, and [b]exact all your labors. 4 Behold, ye fast for strife and contention, and to smite with the fist of wickedness: [c]ye fast not this day so as to make your voice to be heard on high. 5 Is such the fast that I have chosen? the day for a man to afflict his soul? Is it to bow down his head as a rush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to Jehovah? 6 Is not this the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the bands of the yoke, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? 7 Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? 8 Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thy healing shall spring forth speedily; and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of Jehovah shall be thy rearward. 9 Then shalt thou call, and Jehovah will answer; thou shalt cry, and he will say, Here I am.

 

If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking wickedly; 10 and if thou [d]draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul: then shall thy light rise in darkness, and thine obscurity be as the noonday; 11 and Jehovah will guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in [e]dry places, and make strong thy bones; and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not. 12 And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places; thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.

 

13 If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, and the holy of Jehovah honorable; and shalt honor [f]it, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words: 14 then shalt thou delight thyself in Jehovah; and I will make thee to ride upon the high places of the earth; and I will feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken it.

 

Footnotes

    Isaiah 58:1 Hebrew with the throat.

    Isaiah 58:3 Or, oppress all your laborers

    Isaiah 58:4 Or, ye shall not fast as ye do this day, to make etc.

    Isaiah 58:10 Or, bestow on the hungry that which thy soul desireth

    Isaiah 58:11 Or, drought

    Isaiah 58:13 Or, him

 

Cont. Joel 2:16 gather the people, sanctify the assembly, assemble the [d]old men, gather the children, and those that suck the breasts; let the bridegroom go forth from his chamber, and the bride out of her closet. 17 Let the priests, the ministers of Jehovah, weep between the porch and the altar, and let them say, Spare thy people, O Jehovah, and give not thy heritage to reproach, that the nations should [e]rule over them: wherefore should they say among the peoples, Where is their God? 18 Then was Jehovah jealous for his land, and had pity on his people. 19 And Jehovah answered and said unto his people, Behold, I will send you grain, and new wine, and oil, and ye shall be satisfied therewith; and I will no more make you a reproach among the nations; 20 but I will remove far off from you the northern army, and will drive it into a land barren and desolate, [f]its forepart [g]into the eastern sea, and its hinder part [h]into the western sea; and its stench shall come up, and its ill savor shall come up, because it hath done great things.

 

21 Fear not, O land, be glad and rejoice; for Jehovah hath done great things. 22 Be not afraid, ye beasts of the field; for the pastures of the wilderness do spring, for the tree beareth its fruit, the fig-tree and the vine do yield their strength. 23 Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in Jehovah your God; for he giveth you the former rain [i]in just measure, and he causeth to come down for you the rain, the former rain and the latter rain, [j]in the first month. 24 And the floors shall be full of wheat, and the vats shall overflow with new wine and oil. 25 And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the canker-worm, and the caterpillar, and the palmer-worm, my great army which I sent among you. 26 And ye shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and shall praise the name of Jehovah your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you; and my people shall never be put to shame. 27 And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am Jehovah your God, and there is none else; and my people shall never be put to shame.

Footnotes:

d)    Joel 2:16 Or, elders

e)     Joel 2:17 Or, use a byword against them

f)     Joel 2:20 Or, with its forepart

g)    Joel 2:20 Or, toward

h)     Joel 2:20 Or, toward

i)      Joel 2:23 Or, in (or, for) righteousness

j)      Joel 2:23 Or, at the first

 

 

Romans 11:11 I-am-saying therefore, (Have) they-slipped in-order-that they-might-fall? (No!) May-it not come-to-pass; BUT by-their offence the salvation to-the Gentiles, with-reference-to to-provoke them to-jealousy.
v12 But if
their offence (is) riches of-(a)-world and their inferiority (is) riches of-nations, in-how-much more their fulness. (compare Isa.40:2)


So we see that the unbelieving/petrified Jew will have more fullness in the future than the past or present believing Jew or Gentile!

 

v25 For I-am not willing (for) YOU to-be-being-ignorant brothers, (of) this mystery, in-order that YOU-might not be prudent in yourselves, that petrifaction has-come-to-pass-and-still-is from part to-the Israeli, until of-which (time) the fulness of-the Gentiles might-come-in,
v26 And thus all
Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written: The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob.
 

 

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Question of the week for Hebrew-rooters:

 Why did Jesus use a Greek proverb when He spoke Aramaic to Saul in Acts 26:14?

Was he appealing to Paul's Greek mindset?

 

Acts 26:14 And-additionally (as) we all (were) having-fallen-down into the earth I-heard (a) voice saying to me in-the Hebrew dialect: Saul, Saul, why are-you-persecuting me? Hard for-you to-be-kicking-with-the-heel toward goads.

 

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"The Torah of the New Covenant is the Holy Spirit" -  brother Jeffrey Young, 2016.

I agree.

 

Romans 8:2

"For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus

made me free from

 the law of the sin and of-the death."

 

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Shabbat Shuvah

The Sabbath of Return

 when coinciding with Shabbat Shuvah,

they Haftarah portion for the week is:

Hosea 14:2-10 (1-9)

Joel 2:15-27

Micah 7:18-20

On when the month begins… 

(Sort of a “Messy-Antics” discussion)

The Sabbath between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is called Shabbat Shuvah "the Sabbath of Return".  It is called this because the Haftarah begins with Shuvah Yisrael  -"Return, O Israel"..

By appearances (of the moon), the evening of the secular calendar's Sept 6, 2013 may be the actual sighting of the new moon, and hence the actual beginning of Rosh Hashanah.  Yes, that is about 2 nights past the time most people celebrate Rosh Hashanah. (And this was also true on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, which coincided with the "crescent" New moon sighting, with the rabbinical date of Rosh Hashanah beginning at sunset on Sept 24, 2014).

Therefore would the actual date of Shabbat Shuvah be postponed a week?   At any rate, most consider, Sept 7, 2013 (beginning on the evening of Sept 6) (Fri, Sept. 26, 2014) to be Shabbat Shuvah of 2013, and the Haftarah portion 2 Sam is not read, but rather Hosea, Joel, & Micah (the latter readings depending on your flavor of Judaism).

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With that in mind…

Some discussion this week (2013) on the report that you can see stars during daylight from the bottom of a well.  However, it turns out that this is not true.  Never-the-less, some still wonder: if it were true, then those ancients might have been able to actually see the moon in conjunction?  The debate is as such:  Some claim the month begins at the physical sighting of the new moon.  This group says we must "see" the moon just as those in ancient Israel necessarily had to.  The opposing view says the month begins at conjunction (can't be seen, but is scientifically known).

 

The first group apparently does not acknowledge that the ancients could determine where the moon was on a cloudy day.  That is, even if the ancients did not (perhaps they did) have a telescope and filters to see the moon in conjunction, they could scientifically calculate the precise location of the moon, and hence the precise beginning of the new moon.  There is, after all, nothing new under the sun.

 

Note the Antikythera Mechanism

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#Antikythera_Mechanism!

 

Apparently a lot of the importance attached to the exact day of the new moon is tied to a belief that if you know when the new moon is, then you can calculate when the Messiah will return.

It seems there is much overlooked grace here.  In the law of Messiah (Rom.8:2), members of his body (Eph.ch 2&5) certainly are not without an advocate (1 Jn. 2:1) on Judgment Day.  We have direct access to the Holy of Holies (Heb.10:19,20; 1Cor.3:16) now and at all times, not just Yom Kippur.  If we participate in a type of Rosh Hashanah  to Yom Kippur observance, we may learn something, but we are not under a disciplinarian tutor (Gal.3:24-25).  Therefore the actual date of the new moon is not terrifically important.

 

Now, also, if you consider yourself under the law, then too, the date is not all that important, as common sense dictates that those that follow conjunction/sighting will have a day or two head start on looking for the Messiah... 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sept 5, 2013, Oct 2, 2016, Sept 20, 2017; Sept 18, 2020; Sept 6, 2021, Sept 25, 2022 @sunset

 (this is the Rabbinical date, which misses the mark by paganizing Yom Teruah)

{this isn't saying that Jews or Messianics observing this date are pagans}

Rosh Hashanah

Torah portion:

Day 1 Genesis 21:1-34; Numbers 29:1-6

Day 2 Genesis 22:1-22:24; Numbers 29:1-6

Haftarah portion:

Day 1 - 1 Samuel 1:1-2:10

Day 2 - Jeremiah 31:1-19 (Of course read all of Jer.31)

Brit Chadashah/New Testament portion: 

Day 1 - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18: 1Cor.15:51-54

Day 2 - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18: 1Cor.15:51-54

 

Rosh Hashana -Yom Teruah - Yom HaZikkaron  PDF

 

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Revelation 12:13 And when the dragon saw that he-was-cast into the earth, he-pursued the woman (Israel), one-who brought-forth the male (Jesus/Yeshua).
v14 And the two wings of-the eagle namely-the great (one) were-given to-
the woman, in-order-that she-might-be-flying into the wilderness into her place, where-in-which she-is-being-nourished there (a) season and seasons and half of-a-season from face of-the serpent.
v15 And the serpent cast out-of his mouth behind
the woman water as (a) river (anti-Semitism?), in-order-that he-might-make her carried-off-by-the-river.
v16 And the earth helped
the woman, and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed the river which the dragon cast out-of his mouth.
v17 And the dragon was-made-wroth over
the woman, and he-went-away to-make war with the others of-her seed, the (ones) keeping the commandments of-the God and having the witness of Jesus (Jewish and Gentile Christians, the one new man in Messiah).

 

Understand then that Satan has negatively influenced both the N.T. assembly ("church") and O.T. assembly.

 

How Yom Teruah Became Rosh Hashanah
https://www.nehemiaswall.com/yom-teruah-day-shouting-became-rosh-hashanah

 

Yom T’ruah is not Rosh haShanah
http://www.setapartpeople.com/yom-truah-rosh-hashanah

 

 

Rosh Ha Shanah?

The name "Rosh Hashanah" is not used in the Bible. Instead, the Bible refers to it as Yom Ha-Zikkaron (the day of remembrance) or Yom Teruah (the day of the sounding of the shofar).

In Numbers 29:1-6, we find this holy day was originally "a day of sounding trumpets"...or "voices". ?

 

After the fall of Jerusalem in A.D.70, the rabbis reinvented Judaism.  Now, we Christians shouldn't gripe too much about this, as we understand that God blinded the Jews for a season (Romans ch.11). On the other hand, we Christians should recognize that just as Satanic deception crept into the early New Testament "church", so also into Judaism came deceit. 

 

The Mosaic Law was dependent upon the Levitical service (Hebrews 7:11), and thus no temple equates to no law; the law has indeed been "rendered-inactive":

2 Corinthians 3:13 "And not even-as Moses was-putting (a) covering on his face, toward the sons of Israel not to-stare with-reference-to the finish of-the (thing) being-rendered-inactive."

 

Ephesians 2:15 "Having-rendered-inactive [καταργήσας] the law of-the commandments *in decrees [δόγμασιν], in-order-that he-might-create the two in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,"

 “In decrees” might also be understood as "the saying of his power" -Heb.1:3:

* God now speaks in Son (even) "in decrees":  "You have heard it said.....but I say unto you...." ~Matthew ch5.

 Hebrews 1:1  "The God having-spoken long-ago in-many-portions and in-many-manners to-the fathers in the prophets

v2 *Spoke to-us on last of these days in Son, whom he-placed heir of-all (things), through whom also he-made the ages;

 

 Jesus stopped the Temple sacrifices:

Jesus stopped the Levitical service in Mark 11:16 by not allowing anyone carry anything in the temple:

Mark 11:16 "And he-was not letting-be in-order-that any-one might-bring-through (an) article through the temple.

Then, with this background, Jesus tells them he is God:

John 10:30 "I and the Father are one."

This was a physical act that foreshadowed what he did spiritually...

 

God the Father stopped the Levitical service when he rent the veil:

Matthew 27:51 "And behold the veil of-the sanctuary was-split into two, from from-above till below"

 

John 14:6 "The Jesus is-saying to-him, I myself-am the way and the truth and the life.  No-one is-coming to the Father unless through me."

 

Hebrews 10:19-20  "Having therefore brothers, boldness-of-speech with-reference-to the entering-in of-the holy-ones in the blood of-Jesus,

Which (entering-in) he-dedicated for-us (a) way recently-slain and living, through the veil, this is his flesh,"

 

John 1:17  Because the law was-given through Moses; the favor and the truth came-to-be through Jesus Messiah.

 

Hebrews 13:10 We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat.

Those serving the shadow tabernacle, that is the physical tabernacle (Old Covenant), can not approach the altar (New Covenant) wherein believers partake. 

 

 

Caiaphus stopped the Levitical service when he rent his garment:

Exodus 39:22 And he made the robe of the ephod of woven work, all of blue.

23 And the hole of the robe in the midst thereof, as the hole of a coat of mail, with a binding round about the hole of it, that it should not be rent.

 

Matthew 26:65  Then the chief-priest rent-asunder-through his garments (himation), saying, Because he-blasphemed; why-are-we still having need of-witnesses? Note, now YOU-heard his blasphemy.

 

Titus stopped the Levitical service when he plowed Jerusalem under.

 

As Jesus also prophesied the destruction of the 2nd Temple, I find it difficult to mourn its destruction.  A new and better naos/sanctuary - our hearts - has been established for this time.  However, it is sad, even grievous, that many do not see this...

 1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that YOU-are (the) sanctuary of-God and the Spirit of-the God is-dwelling in YOU?"

 

 

Some in the Messianic assembly claim that the only part of the law that was rendered-inactive (that's a correct translation, but often "ended" is given).  The book of Hebrews thoroughly refutes such vanity, as here:

Hebrews 7:11 If on-the-one-hand therefore perfectness was through the Levitical priestly-office, for upon it the people has-been-given-and-still-is given-the-law, what need still (a) different priest to-be-standing-up according-to the arrangement of-Melchisedec and (he is) to-be-being-said not according-to the arrangement of-Aaron?

That is; Upon the Levitical priesthood the law was given.  The Law is dependent upon the existence of a Tabernacle or Temple for its execution.

Thus it remains physically impossible to keep the law since 70 A.D., the fall of Jerusalem and destruction of the Temple.

(It has been spiritually impossible at least since Yeshua stopped the Temple sacrifices.)

Related:  One Just Act

WWW.Cotopaxi-Colorado.COM\Torah-Torah.htm#just-acts 

Compare: Colossians 2:14 Having-obliterated the handwriting against us in-the decrees [δόγμασιν] which (handwriting) was set-over-against us, and he-has-lifted it up-and-it-is-still-lifted-up out-of the midst, having-nailed it to-the cross;

 

"decrees" - from (δόγμασιν)

Thayer lexicon: "1. of public decrees"   The ""handwriting" was set against us and nailed to the cross.  Jesus',  i.e.  -God's- decrees, are what obliterated that "handwriting".

 

"You have heard it said by the ancients....but I say unto you..."

 

 

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The High Holidays and the Gospel

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/Fall_Holidays/Rosh_Hashannah/Gospel/gospel.html

by John Parsons

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Views from above:

Should Christians celebrate Rosh Hashanah?

 

Below, both Vicky Dillon (Seek God website) and John Parsons (Hebrew4Christians website) make some good points and graciously leave some room for disagreement. I do think John is a bit more forgiving toward the weaker brother.

 

Nay:  Myth. We need to celebrate the Feast of Trumpets-Yom Teruah-Rosh Hashana, as it ties into The Rapture and return of Christ. 

http://web.archive.org/web/20170214114108/http://www.seekgod.ca/hr/hrfaqs4b.htm

A good report with some weak areas. Vicky Dillon is strong on her argument for Salvation and Redemption through Christ alone, but lacks mention of the "redemption-back" affection of Christ on the Cross to disobedient (not believing in Yeshua as Messiah/YHVH)Israel, and she also misses much of that same love that is forwarded to us post-Calvary believers in Jesus.  1John 2:1 indeed shows a need for Christians to repent. She fails to stress the problem with Rabbinical Judaism is that they don't have a Levitical High Priest and so they changed the law - they added words.  Along with that, she misses that never-the-less many people blowing trumpets won't prevent Christ's return, and I would stress that Yom Teruah and Yom Hazikkoran are indeed biblical, not Rabbinical in origin, although certainly current Jewish customs surrounding those holy days are Rabbinical in origin.

 

Yay: Is Rosh Hashana biblical? 

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/Fall_Holidays/Rosh_Hashannah/Biblical/biblical.html

John Parsons uses a lot of tradition to support tradition, but ultimately states that a lot of tradition has been added by the Rabbis, and Christians have liberty in the Life of Christ.
 

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Claiming you want to be under the law now puts you in a worse league than those that after first rejecting God's commandment to enter the land, later decided to go on their own merit [Romans 7:1-6; Heb. 10:29].  Christians should take care not to promote that which is in error...  see also: There are many anti-Messiahs -- ...we can love our neighbor as ourselves without becoming entrapped in their blindness...  

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#There_are_many_anti-messiahs

 

 Colossians 2:16-17 comes to mind here:

Colossians 2:16 Let not therefore anyone be-judging YOU in eating and in drinking or in part of-(a)-feast or of-(a)-new-moon or of-sabbaths,
v17 Which-things are (a) shadow of-the-things future, but the body (is) of-the Messiah.

And possibly

2 Corinthians 4:1 Because-of this, having this ministry, according-as we-had-mercy-bestowed, we-are not being-weary,
v2 BUT we-renounced-for-ourselves the hidden-things of-the shame, not walking-around in craftiness nor adulterating the word of-the God, BUT by-the manifestation of-the truth commending ourselves to every conscience of-MEN in sight of-the God.
v3 But if also our good-news is having-been-covered-and-still-is-covered, it-is having-been-covered-and-still-is-covered among the (ones) perishing,
v4 In whom the God of-this age blinded the thoughts of-the unbelieving with-reference-to the enlightenment of-the good-news of-the glory of-the Messiah, who is the image of-the God, not to-dawn.
v5 For we-are not preaching ourselves BUT Messiah Jesus Jehovah, but ourselves your slaves because-of Jesus.
v6 Because the God namely-the (one) having said: Out-of darkness light will-shine, who shined in our hearts toward enlightenment of-the knowledge of-the glory of-the God in (the) person of-Messiah.

 

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1 Thessalonians 4:13-18:

to show the Eternal Hope of the "Old Covenant" Jew:

 

1 Thessalonians 4:13 We-are not willing (for) YOU to-be-ignorant, brothers, concerning the (ones) having-fallen-asleep-and-still-falling-asleep, in-order-that YOU-might not be-being-grieved according-as even the others namely-the (ones) not having hope.

 

Note this "Hope" may not have been their hope, but it is certainly OUR Hope.  That is, WE, in and by Messiah Yeshua, have hope for them too.  If they were expecting a Messiah and died before His time here as Yeshua, they had this Hope also.  If they were blinded to Messiah by God, they may or may not have hoped on the Messiah, yet they may still have His Hope.

 

next, " concerning the (ones) having-fallen-asleep-and-still-falling-asleep" are further defined into subgroups (In the following my comments will be in black or red, type instead of the usual green):

 

v14 For if we-are-trusting that Jesus died-off and he-stood-up-again, thus also the God will-lead with him the (ones) having-fallen-asleep through the Jesus.

 

Remember Yeshua and the Father are ONE. Jn.10:30

So when Jesus/Yeshua/God/YHVH returns, he will bring those that fell asleep with him.  This is one group.

 

v15 For we-are-saying this to-YOU with word of-Jehovah, that we the (ones) living namely-the (ones) being-left-around with-reference-to the presence of-the Lord might not come-first-before the (ones) having-fallen-asleep;

 

So then those alive on Earth at Yeshua's return (a second group) will not come before those that are already with him.

 

v16 Because the Lord himself with stimulating-cry, with voice of-an-archangel and with trumpet of God, will-descend from heaven, and the dead (ones) in Messiah will-stand-up-again-for-themselves firstly,

 

Note especially that this third group are the dead in Messiah, and that they will-stand-up-again-for-themselves first.

 

"The dead in Messiah" are not the same as those that are "Having-fallen-asleep through the Jesus". 

 

The dead in Messiah are those Old Covenant & 'under Laws' Jews that were looking towards  the Messiah.  "You always obeyed" (Phil. 2:12?) comes to mind.

 

 

v17 Thereafter we the (ones) living namely-the (ones) being-left-around shall-be-seized

at-the-same-time with them in clouds with-reference-to meeting of-the Lord into air; and thus we-shall-be always with Jehovah.

 

AFTER - from other scripture (1Cor15) we know we are changed to incorruptible in a moment, a twinkling of an eye, but this does not mandate a set speed of chronological events to take place surrounding this instantaneous change. How long AFTER? I think/hope not long...

 

AFTER the dead in Messiah (third group vs16) are resurrected, and look on Him whom they pierced, and all Israel is saved,

 

Then we the living left around (second group vs 15) are seized  with them (third group) with reference to meet Yeshua and the first group that is with him,

 

with them  with reference to meet -  Note those left around (vs17) cannot be seized at the same time with those coming with Yeshua because they are already there with Him!  They have already "met" him.

 (and there is another way of looking at this)

v18 So that YOU-be-comforting one-another with these words.

 

In summary:  In Jesus, there is Hope for "Old Covenant" Jews, even if they don't know Jesus.

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Elul 

The month of Elul is a time of "teshuvah", or repentance/return to YHVH ELOHIM.

 

On the Physical Death of Jesus Christ

https://web.archive.org/web/20131224122208/http://www.frugalsites.net/jesus/

 "the hope that you might better understand what Jesus suffered for you."
 

 

Isaiah 50:6 "I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting."


Isaiah 52:14 "..... Just as there were many who were appalled at him -- his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man and his form marred beyond human likeness--"
 

DEATH BY CRUCIFIXION : SLOW SUFFOCATION

A medical analysis of the crucifixion

https://medicalmattaz.blogspot.com/2015/04/medical-analysis-of-crucifixion-and_0.html

"...it appears likely that the mechanism of death in crucifixion was suffocation. The chain of events which ultimately led to suffocation are as follows: With the weight of the body being supported by the sedulum, the arms were pulled upward. This caused the intercostal and pectoral muscles to be stretched. Furthermore, movement of these muscles was opposed by the weight of the body. With the muscles of respiration thus stretched, the respiratory bellows became relatively fixed. As dyspnea developed and pain in the wrists and arms increased, the victim was forced to raise the body off the sedulum, thereby transferring the weight of the body to the feet. Respirations became easier, but with the weight of the body being exerted on the feet, pain in the feet and legs mounted. When the pain became unbearable, the victim again slumped down on the sedulum with the weight of the body pulling on the wrists and again stretching the intercostal muscles. Thus, the victim alternated between lifting his body off the sedulum in order to breathe and slumping down on the sedulum to relieve pain in the feet. Eventually , he became exhausted or lapsed into unconsciousness so that he could no longer lift his body off the sedulum. In this position, with the respiratory muscles essentially paralyzed, the victim suffocated and died. (DePasquale and Burch)"

John 10:17-18 "The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life--only to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down on my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father."

 

Revelation 5:6  Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders.

 

 

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Aug 30, 2013 / 25 Elul - Sept 20, 2014

This is the last Shabbat of the Jewish year and also Elul 25, which is regarded by traditional Judaism as the date of the creation of the Divine Light (Gen.1:3-5).  Among other scriptures, Genesis ch 1&2 are read this night...

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OFTEN a double portion:

Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech

נִצָּבִים וַיֵּלֶךְ

 

 

 Sept. 27, 2014, Sept 14-15, 2018; Oct 4-5, 2019; Sept 11-12, 2020

Parashat Vayeilech   וַיֵּלֶךְ

 

"and he went"

Torah portion:

Deut.31:1-30

Haftarah portion:

Isaiah 55:6-8

 (& don't neglect Isaiah 61...Luke 4.)

Brit Chadasha/New Testament portion: 

Romans 10:14-18

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

Parashat Nizavim is often read with Parahshat Vayeilech

In reading Nitzavim-Vayeilech, we include Romans ch 10 and 11.

 

Romans 10:4 For Messiah (is) finish of-law with-reference-to righteousness to-every (one) trusting.

v5 For Moses is-writing the righteousness the (one) out-of the law, that the MAN having-done them will-himself-live in them.

Leviticus 18:5

6 But the righteousness out-of trust is-saying thus:  Might-you not say in your heart:  Who will-ascend into the heaven?  This is to-lead-down Messiah;

v7 Or:  Who will-descend into the abyss?  This is to-lead-up Messiah out-of dead (ones).

v8 BUT  what is-it-saying?  The saying is near you, in your mouth and in your heart; the saying of-the trust which we-are-preaching is this;

v9 That  if  you-might-confess  with your mouth Jehovah Jesus, and you-might-trust in your heart that the God raised him out-of dead (ones), you-will-be-saved;

Deuteronomy 30:14; Philippians 2:9-11; John 10:30

v10 For with-heart he-is-being-trusted with-reference-to righteousness, but with-mouth he-is-being-confessed with-reference-to salvation.

v11 For the scripture is-saying:  Every one trusting on him will not be-disgraced.

Isaiah 28:16

v12 For (there) is not strict-order both of-Jew and of Greek.  For the same Jehovah of-all, being-rich with-reference-to all the (ones) calling-on him;

v13 For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved.

Joel 2:32 - Philippians 2:9-11; John 10:30

 

 

 

Who is Jesus/Yeshua?

 

Philippians 2:5 "YOU-be-having this opinion in YOU which also (is) in Messiah Jesus,

v6 Who existing in form of-God considered not the being equal with-God (a thing for) seizure,

v7 BUT he-emptied himself having-taken form of (a) slave, having-become in similitude of-MEN;

v8 And having-been-found in-figure as MAN he-humbled himself having-become obedient as-far-as death, but death of-(a)-cross.

v9 and on-this-account the God exceedingly-exalted him and bestowed-a-favor to-him the name, namely-the-one above every name,"

v10 "In-order-that in the name of-Jesus every knee might-bend of-(those)-in-(the)-heavenly and of-(those)-earthly and of-(those)-subterranean,

v11 And every tongue might-acknowledge that Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah with-reference-to glory of-God (the) Father,"

YHVH Yeshua/Jehovah Jesus is HaShem (the name) above all names.

 

 

Aug 23, 2013; Sept. 20, 2014; Sept 11-12, 2015; Sept 30-Oct 1, 2016;

 Sept 15-16, 2017; Sept 7-8, 2018: Sept 27-28, 2019; Sept 11-12, 2020

Parashat Nitzavim נִצָּבִים

"ones-standing"

Torah portion:

Deut.29:10 - 30:20

Missing Haftarah portion:

Isaiah 61:1-9

Isaiah 63:10-19

Haftarah portion:

 Isaiah 61:10 - 63:9

Brit Chadasha/New Testament portion: 

Romans 10:1-12

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

Parashat Nizavim is often read with Parahshat Vayeilech  Not so in 2016

In reading Nitzavim-Vayeilech, we include Romans ch 10 and 11.

 

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Torah portion:

Deuteronomy 30:11 For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not too hard for thee, neither is it far off.

 

Deuteronomy 30:14 But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.

 

Jeremiah 31:31 Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will make a new covenant (ברית חדשה׃) with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:
vs32 not according to
the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was a husband unto them, saith Jehovah.
vs33 But this is
the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith Jehovah: I will put my law in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people:
vs34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for
I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more.

 

 

Brit Chadasha/New Testament portion

Romans 10:9  That if you-might-confess with your mouth Jehovah Jesus, and you-might-trust in your heart that the God raised him out-of dead (ones), you-will-be-saved;
v10 For
with-heart he-is-being-trusted with-reference-to righteousness, but with-mouth he-is-being-confessed with-reference-to salvation.
v11 For the scripture is-saying:
Every one trusting on him will not be-disgraced.
v12 For (there) is not strict-order both of-Jew and of Greek. For
the same Jehovah of-all, being-rich with-reference-to all the (ones) calling-on him;
v13 For every (one)
whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved.

 

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Missing Haftarah portion:

Isaiah 61:1  The Spirit of the Lord Jehovah is upon me; because Jehovah hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; 2 to proclaim the year of Jehovah’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; 3 to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of Jehovah, that he may be glorified.

4 And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations. 5 And strangers shall stand and feed your flocks, and foreigners shall be your plowmen and your vine-dressers. 6 But ye shall be named the priests of Jehovah; men shall call you the ministers of our God: ye shall eat the wealth of the nations, and in their glory shall ye boast yourselves. 7 Instead of your shame ye shall have double; and instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess double; everlasting joy shall be unto them. 8 For I, Jehovah, love justice, I hate robbery with iniquity; and I will give them their recompense in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. 9 And their seed shall be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples; all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which Jehovah hath blessed.

There is much to think on here for both Jew and Gentile…

In Isaiah 61:6, Jews (?) are said to be future priests of YHVH.  Apparently they don’t have to descend from Aaron or Levi.  These priests are Hebrew Christians.

Those in the Seven Assemblies of Revelation ch1 are also future kingdom priests:

Revelation 1:6 "And he-made us (a) kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to-him the glory and the might with-reference-to the ages of-the ages: Amen."

These are both Jewish and Gentile Christians…One new man in Messiah Yeshua:

Ephesians 2:13 "But at-this-instant in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] Messiah Jesus YOU, the (ones) at-one-time being far (away), YOU-became near in the blood of-the Messiah.

v14 For he himself is our peace, the (one) having-made the both (places) [Holy place & Holy of Holies] one even having-broken-down the midst-wall of-the fencing-in, the enmity, in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] his flesh [Hebrews 10:19-20 that veil was his flesh]

v15 Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] decrees [alternatively understood as through the decrees of Jesus], in-order-that he-might-create the two [Jew and Gentile] in [εν - Strong's G1722 - en] himself with-reference-to [εἰς eis] one new (quality) MAN making peace,"

This week’s other missing Haftarah portion:

Isaiah 63:10 But they rebelled, and grieved his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, and himself fought against them. 11 Then he remembered the days of old, Moses and his people, saying, Where is he that brought them up out of the sea with the shepherd of his flock? where is he that put his holy Spirit in the midst of them? 12 that caused his glorious arm to go at the right hand of Moses? that divided the waters before them, to make himself an everlasting name? 13 that led them through the depths, as a horse in the wilderness, so that they stumbled not? 14 As the cattle that go down into the valley, the Spirit of Jehovah caused them to rest: so didst thou lead thy people, to make thyself a glorious name.

15 Look down from heaven, and behold from the habitation of thy holiness and of thy glory: where are thy zeal and thy mighty acts? the yearning of thy heart and thy compassions are restrained toward me. 16 For thou art our Father, though Abraham knoweth us not, and Israel doth not acknowledge us: thou, O Jehovah, art our Father; our Redeemer from everlasting is thy name. 17 O Jehovah, why dost thou make us to err from thy ways, and hardenest our heart from thy fear? Return for thy servants’ sake, the tribes of thine inheritance. 18 Thy holy people possessed it but a little while: our adversaries have trodden down thy sanctuary. 19 We are become as they over whom thou never barest rule, as they that were not called by thy name.

 

Haftarah portion:

Isaiah 62:11 Behold, Jehovah hath proclaimed unto the end of the earth, Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation [יִשְׁעֵךְ] cometh; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him.

 12 And they shall call them The holy people, The redeemed of Jehovah: and thou shalt be called Sought out, A city not forsaken.

 

Isaiah 63:5 And I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none to uphold: therefore mine own arm [זְרֹעִי] brought salvation unto me; and my wrath, it upheld me.

 

 

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Regarding the "missing" Haftarah portions of Isaiah 61 &63

I thought this was an interesting article:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triennial_cycle

1. “(The ancient practice was to read each seder in serial order regardless of the week of the year, completing the entire Torah in three years in a linear fashion.) The current practice in Orthodox synagogues follows the annual/Babylonian cycle.”

2. According to the Jewish Encyclopedia, the triennial cycle "was the practise in Palestine, whereas in Babylonia the entire Pentateuch was read in the synagogue in the course of a single year,"[5] As late as 1170 Benjamin of Tudela mentioned Egyptian congregations that took three years to read the Torah[6]

3. Joseph Jacobs notes the transition from the triennial to the annual reading of the Law and the transference of the beginning of the cycle to the month of Tishri are attributed by Adolph Büchler to the influence of Abba Arika, also known as "Rab," or "Rav," (175–247 CE), a Jewish Talmudist who lived in Babylonia, and who established at Sura the systematic study of the rabbinic traditions, which, using the Mishnah as text, led to the compilation of the Talmud:

 

Apparently there is a “Babylonian” era of Ezra (B.C.) and also a Babylonian era of Talmudist thought (C.E.), and this article references the latter.  That is, the Babylonian cycle in note 1 refers to the Babylonian era of Talmudist thought, and this is defined in note 3.  My understanding is that the Babylonian Talmudists changed the portions – and I suspect in order to remove certain messianic portions that reflected Yeshua too well for their liking.   Thus the portion that Yeshua read in Luke 4:18-19 (Isa.58:6, 61:1-2 parts) was from a different cycle than is now read...  Yeshua would have been reading the older Ezra era Babylonian triennial portion...It appears...

 

I came across this in looking for the “missing” portion (Isa. 61:1-10) this week.  Along the way I read that the New Testament (Luke 4) is the oldest known reference to the synagogue practice of reading haftarah portions...and yet it seems that even many “Messianic” congregations skip this reading.  I find that odd, as it is such a witness to Jesus’ Jewishness…

 

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 ISAIAH 53 - The Forbidden Chapter!

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=XB4hexLWCdc

 

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The Cloud of Jehovah's Presence

Exodus 20:18  And all the people perceived the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the voice of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they trembled, and stood afar off.

KJV: "And all the people saw the thunderings..."

vs21 And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.

A.K.A. "The Glory Cloud"

Exodus 16:10 And it came to pass, as Aaron spake unto the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of Jehovah appeared in the cloud.

The Glory of Jehovah appeared in the cloud - so this distinguishes the cloud and the glory, that is, it isn't the cloud that has it's own glory, but rather the glory of Jehovah appears in the cloud.

Exodus 24:15, And Moses went up into the mount, and the cloud covered the mount. 

vs16 And the glory of Jehovah abode upon mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it six days: and the seventh day he called unto Moses out of the midst of the cloud. 

Here again the cloud is distinguished from the glory of Jehovah...

 

A Thick Cloud

Exodus 19:9 And Jehovah said unto Moses, Lo, I come unto thee in a thick cloud, that the people may hear when I speak with thee, and may also believe thee for ever. And Moses told the words of the people unto Jehovah.

Exodus 19:16 And it came to pass on the third day, when it was morning, that there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud upon the mount, and the voice of a trumpet exceeding loud; and all the people that were in the camp trembled.  

 

Are the Shekinah and the glory cloud the same thing?

This cloud would not be the Holy Spirit, as spirits are not visible, and the cloud has a visible form.  Also, God/Elohim only has one image:

Genesis 1:27 And God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

Note "His own image" indicating single masculine visible form, and yet "male and female created he them".  This arrangement/order of the "body" is further described in Eph. ch5 and Gen. ch2.  It is a great mystery...but somewhat understandable.  God the Father is Spirit, and we worship Him in spirit (John 4:24). God the Son is the one/echad visible image of God (John 10:30). 

John 6:46 Not that anyone has-seen-and-is-still-seeing the Father, unless the (one) being from the God, this (one) has-seen-and-is-still-seeing the Father.

 

John 1:1 The Word was in (the) beginning, and the Word was with the God, and the Word was God.

v14 And the Word came-to-be flesh, and he-tabernacled among us, and we-beheld his glory, glory as of-(an) only-begotten from (the) Father full of-favor and truth.

John 10:30 I and the Father are one.

Exodus  33:17 And Jehovah said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken; for thou hast found favor in my sight, and I know thee by name. 18 And he said, Show me, I pray thee, thy glory. 19 And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and will proclaim the name of Jehovah before thee; and I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy.

20 And he said, Thou canst not see my face; for man shall not see me and live.

John 4:24 The God (is) spirit, and it-is essential the (ones) worshipping him to-be-worshipping in spirit and truth.

2 Corinthians 3:17 But the Lord is the Spirit; but the-place-where the Spirit of-Jehovah (is), there (is) freedom.

21 And Jehovah said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon the rock: 22 and it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a cleft of the rock, and will cover  thee with my hand until I have passed by: 23 and I will take away my hand, and thou shalt see my back; but my face shall not be seen.

Isaiah 53:1  Who hath believed our message? and to whom hath the arm of Jehovah been revealed?

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#the_Arm_of_Jehovah_

Matthew 27:51 "And behold the veil of-the sanctuary was-split into two, from from-above till below"

That veil was his flesh!

John 14:6 "The Jesus is-saying to-him, I myself-am the way and the truth and the life.  No-one is-coming to the Father unless through me."

Hebrews 10:19-20  "Having therefore brothers, boldness-of-speech with-reference-to the entering-in of-the holy-ones in the blood of-Jesus,

Which (entering-in) he-dedicated for-us (a) way recently-slain and living, through the veil, this is his flesh,"

 Exodus 17:5 And Jehovah said unto Moses, Pass on before the people, and take with thee of the elders of Israel; and thy rod, wherewith thou smotest the river, take in thy hand, and go. 6 Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it* , that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel.

it* -מִמֶּנּוּ mimehnoo; Kohlenberger’s Interlinear has “from him”   The LXX has αυτής, which is Genitive singular feminine personal pronoun. HOWEVER, for the like occurrence of מִמֶּנּוּ in Nahum 1:5, the LXX has αὐτοῦ, which is Genitive singular masculine personal pronoun. Perhaps noteworthy, the online Blue Letter Bible does not translate מִמֶּנּוּ in either case, and at the online Study Bible Polyglot, αυτής is simply linked to ἐγώ.  That is, you won’t see HIM unless He has been revealed to you (i.e. unless you are really looking for Him).

 

Are you looking for the Messiah?

1 Corinthians 10:4 "And they all drank the same spiritual drink; for they-were-drinking out-of (a) spiritual rock following, but the rock was the Messiah."

Both water and blood were shed by Jesus on the cross:

John 19:34 BUT one of-the soldiers with-a-spear stabbed his side, and directly came-out blood and water.

 

1 John 5:5 Who is the (one) having-victory-over the world if not the (one) trusting that Jesus is the son of-the God?

v6 This is the (one) having-come through water and blood, Jesus Messiah; not in the water only, BUT in the water and in the blood; and the Spirit is the (thing) bearing-witness, because the Spirit is the truth.

v7 Because the (ones) bearing-witness are three,

v8 The Spirit and the water and the blood, and the three are in-reference-to the one.

v9 If we-are-taking the witness of-the MEN, the witness of-the God is greater, because this is the witness of-the God, that he-has-borne-witness-and-still-is-bearing-witness concerning his son.

v10 The (one) trusting with-reference-to the son of-the God is-having the witness in him. The (one) not trusting in-the God has-made-and-still-is-making him (a) liar, because he-has not and-still-is not trusting with-reference-to the witness which the God has-borne-witness-and-still-is-bearing-witness concerning his son.

v11 And this is the witness, that the God gave eternal life to-us, and this life is in his son.

v12 The (one) having the son is-having the life; the (one) not having the son of-the God is not having the life.

v13 These-things I-wrote to-YOU in-order-that YOU-might-know-absolutely that YOU-are-having eternal life, to-the (ones) trusting with-reference-to the name of-the son of-the God.

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What happened to Jesus' haftarah? (Isaiah 61 & Luke 4)

By Hananel Mack Aug. 12, 2005

http://www.haaretz.com/misc/article-print-page/what-happened-to-jesus-haftarah-1.166699

The rabbis who instituted weekly readings from the Prophets as part of the Sabbath liturgy excluded all the biblical verses on which Christians based their principles of faith in the New Testament.

http://jwa.org/encyclopedia/author/mack-hananel

Note that Hananel Mack is a professor of Talmud at Bar-Ilan University. He received his Ph.D. at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His specialty is Midrash and Aggadah literature and its relationship with Bible, history and Hebrew literature.

I'm not a fan of Haaretz news, however, this is an interesting article, and especially considering it is an Israeli Jewish news outlet.  

This begs the question: Why do Messianics follow this rabbinical omission? Blind leaders of the blind?

Also noteworthy: "However, during the Talmudic period and for many years afterward, it was customary in Palestine and in other countries, especially Egypt, to read the Torah in accordance with a cycle lasting approximately three and a half years. In line with this practice, the Torah was divided into sedarim, whose number vastly exceeded the number of portions that are read in accordance with the current custom."

What became of the broken-hearted? Isaiah 61 in Luke 4

www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/What became of the broken hearted.doc

 

A Look at Luke Ch.4

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\torah-yesterday-May15.htm

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Christians are blessed in Messiah Jesus to see "through" the relative darkness of Judaism - as compared to the Gospel of Jesus, noting that God temporarily blinded Jews (Rom.11:10,26), which dictates that darkness. "Now we see darkly (as in enigma/riddle, 1Cor.13:12)" - everything that happened to the Jews in the wilderness, including the Mosaic law, was a pattern/shadow for us to know YHVH better (Heb.8:5; 1Cor.10:5,6)...so yes, it is good to rightly understand these things ---in type---and moreover, to know that our righteousness is through the work - the just act of the cross- of Jesus Christ, i.e. God himself (Jn 10:30; Jn.6:29). Judaism can become spiritual adultery/idolatry for the believer in Jesus Christ (Rom.7:1-6), and we have to be careful (Heb.10:29). Often, John Parsons' (Hebrew for Christians) commentary on such matters is close to the mark. You have to read a lot of his commentary to "catch up" to what he is saying (he is very merciful as per Rom ch 11:28-32), yet he does a nice job of bringing the Gospel into this conversation here:

Yom Kippur and the Gospel
http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/Fall_Holidays/Yom_Kippur/Gospel/gospel.html

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Brit Chadasha @ Nitzavim - Vayleilech

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

In reading Nitzavim-Vayeilech, we include all of Romans ch 10 and 11 from Ralph Mount's Consistent Translation, or, as he also called it, "The Explanation Testament".

 

 

Romans 10:1 Brothers, on-the-one-hand the well-thinking of my heart and the petition to the God in-behalf-of the Israeli is with-reference-to salvation.

v2 For I-am-bearing-witness to-them that they-are-having (a) zeal of-God, BUT not according-to thorough-knowledge;

Cont. Romans 10:3 For being-ignorant-of the righteousness of-the God, and seeking to-make-stand their-own righteousness, they-were not subjected to-the righteousness of-the God.

Hosea 14:2-3

v4 For Messiah (is) finish of-law with-reference-to righteousness to-every (one) trusting.

v5 For Moses is-writing the righteousness the (one) out-of the law, that the MAN having-done them will-himself-live in them.

Leviticus 18:5

v6 But the righteousness out-of trust is-saying thus:  Might-you not say in your heart:  Who will-ascend into the heaven?  This is to-lead-down Messiah;

v7 Or:  Who will-descend into the abyss?  This is to-lead-up Messiah out-of dead (ones).

v8 BUT  what is-it-saying?  The saying is near you, in your mouth and in your heart; the saying of-the trust which we-are-preaching is this;

v9 That  if  you-might-confess  with your mouth Jehovah Jesus, and you-might-trust in your heart that the God raised him out-of dead (ones), you-will-be-saved;

Deuteronomy 30:14; Philippians 2:9-11; John 10:30

v10 For with-heart he-is-being-trusted with-reference-to righteousness, but with-mouth he-is-being-confessed with-reference-to salvation.

v11 For the scripture is-saying:  Every one trusting on him will not be-disgraced.

Isaiah 28:16

v12 For (there) is not strict-order both of-Jew and of Greek.  For the same Jehovah of-all, being-rich with-reference-to all the (ones) calling-on him;

v13 For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved.

Joel 2:32 - Philippians 2:9-11; John 10:30

v14 How therefore might-they-call-on (one) with-reference-to whom they-trusted not? But how will-they-trust of-whom they-heard not? But how will-they-hear separate-from (one) preaching?

v15 But how might-they-preach if they-might not be-dispatched?  Even-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written:  As beautiful the feet of-the (ones) bringing-good-news-(of) good-things.

Isaiah 52:7

v16 BUT not all obeyed the good-news. For Isaiah is-saying:  Lord who trusted in our hearing?

Isaiah 53:1

v17 So the trust (is) out-of hearing, but the hearing (is) through saying of-Messiah.  (or 'of-God'?)

v18 BUT I-am-saying, (have) they not heard? Yea-therefore:  Their utterance went-out into all the earth, and their sayings into the limits of-the inhabited-earth.

Psalm 19:4

v19 BUT I-am-saying, Came Israel not to-know? First Moses is-saying:  I myself-will-provoke YOU to-jealousy over (a) not nation, over (a) nation without-understanding I-will-exasperate YOU.

Deuteronomy 32:21

v20 But Isaiah is-assuming-boldness and he-is-saying: I-was-found by-the (ones) not seeking me, I-became revealed to-the (ones) not questioning me.

Isaiah 65:1

v21 But to the Israeli he-is-saying:  I-out-stretched my hands the total day to (a) people disobeying and contradicting.

Isaiah 65:2

 

 

Romans 11 explains how a people "disobeying and contradicting" God's will can still be His chosen people, His Bride:

 

Romans 11:1  I-am-saying therefore, (has) the God pushed-away-from-himself his people?  (No!)  May-it-not-come-to-pass; for I myself also am (an) Israelite, out-of seed of-Abraham, of-(the)-tribe of-Benjamin.

v2 The God (has) not pushed-away-from-himself his people whom he-came-to-know-before. Or are-YOU not knowing-absolutely what the scripture is-saying in (the history of) Elias, as he-is-interceding With-the God down-upon the Israeli?

v3 Lord, they-killed your prophets, they-demolished your altars, and-I myself-was-left-remaining alone and they-are-seeking my soul.

1 Kings 19:14

v4 BUT what is the divine-information saying to-him? I-have-left-behind to-myself seven-thousand men, they-who bent not knee to-the Baal.

1 Kings 19:18

v5 Thus therefore also in the now season (a) remnant has-come-to-pass-and-still-is of-favor according-to choice;

v6 But if by-favor, no-more out-of works, since the favor no-more is-becoming favor.

v7 What then? What Israel is-seeking-after, this it-attained not, but the choice attained; but the others were-petrified,

v8 Even-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written:  The God gave to-them (a) spirit of-compunction, eyes not to-be-looking and ears not to-be-hearing, till of-the today day.

Isaiah 29:10

v9 And David is-saying:  Let their table become into (a) snare and into (a) hunting and into (an) entrapment and into (a) repayment for-them,

Psalm 69:22

v10 Let their eyes be-made-dark (so as) not to-be-looking, and you-bend-completely their back through every-(thing).

Psalm 69:23

v11 I-am-saying therefore, (Have) they-slipped in-order-that they-might-fall? (No!) May-it not come-to-pass; BUT by-their offence the salvation to-the Gentiles, with-reference-to to-provoke them to-jealousy.

v12 But if their offence (is) riches of-(a)-world and their inferiority (is) riches of-nations, in-how-much more their fulness.

v13 But I-am-saying to-YOU to-the Gentiles; On as-much-as on-the-one-hand therefore I myself-am (an) apostle of-nations, I-am-glorifying my ministry,

v14 If-by-any-means I-shall-provoke-to-jealousy of-my flesh and I-might-save some out-of them.

v15 For if the casting-off of-them (is) reconciliation of-(a)-world, what the taking-near if not life out-of dead (ones)?

v16 But if the firstfruit (is) holy, also the lump; and if the root (is) holy, also the branches.

v17 But if some of the branches were-broken-out, but you being (a) wild-olive-tree yourself-were-grafted-in among them and you-became (a) fellow-partner of-the root (and?)  of-the fatness of-the olive-tree, [NOTE     Gentiles are not grafted in among the broken out branches!]

v18 You-be not boasting-against the branches; but if you-are-boasting-against (them), you yourself-are not bearing the root BUT the root you.

v19 You-will-say therefore: Branches were-broken-out in-order-that I myself-might-be-grafted-in.

v20 Rightly: they-were-broken-out by-the distrust, but you yourself-have-stood-and-still-are-standing by-the trust. You-be not having-an-opinion-of high-things, BUT you-be-fearing-for-yourself;

v21 For if the God spared not of-the branches according-to nature, neither will-he-spare of-you.

v22 See therefore graciousness and severity of-God:  on-the-one-hand on the (ones) having-fallen severity, on-the-other-hand on you graciousness of God, if you-might-continue in-the graciousness, since you yourself also will-be-chopped-away,

v23 But also-those, if they-might not continue in-the distrust, they-will-be-grafted-in; for the God is powerful to-graft them in again.

v24 For if you yourself-were-chopped-away out-of the wild-olive-tree according-to nature and from nature you-were-grafted-in into (a) cultivated-olive, by-how-much rather these, the (ones) according-to nature, will-be-grafted-in to-their-own olive-tree.

v25 For I-am not willing (for) YOU to-be-being-ignorant brothers, (of) this mystery, in-order that YOU-might not be prudent in yourselves, that petrifaction has-come-to-pass-and-still-is from part to-the Israeli, until of-which (time) the fulness of-the Gentiles might-come-in,

v26 And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written:  The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob.

Isaiah 59:20

v27 And this (is) the covenant from me to-them, at-the-time-that I-might-remove-for-myself their sins.

Jeremiah 31:31-34

v28 On-the-one-hand enemies according-to the good-news because-of YOU, on-the-other-hand cherished (ones) according-to the choice because-of the fathers;

v29 For the bestowed-favors and the calling of-the God (are) unregrettable.

v30 For as-altogether YOU yourselves at-one-time disobeyed the God, but now YOU-had-mercy-bestowed in-the disobedience of-these.

v31 Thus these also now disobeyed in-order-that by your mercy they themselves also might now have-mercy-bestowed.

v32 For the God shut-together all the (ones) with-reference-to disobedience in-order-that he-might-have-mercy (on) all the (ones).

v33 O depth of-God's riches and wisdom and knowledge; as unsearchable his sentences and untraceable his ways.

v34 For who came-to-know (the) mind of Jehovah? Or who became his fellow-counsellor?

v35 Or who gave-before to-him, and it-will-be-repaid to-him?

v36 Because out-of him and through him and with-reference-to him (are) the all-things; to-him (be) the glory with-reference-to the ages:  Amen.

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Are you looking for the Messiah?

 

The Great Jewish Leader

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRHpthICsEM

 

The Great Jewish Leader (Part 2)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7vtFDWBR3w

 

The Forbidden Chapter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGz9BVJ_k6s

 

 

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Aug 23, 2013; Sept. 12, 2014, Sept 4-5, 2015, Sept 23-24, 2016;

Sept 8-9, 2017; Aug 31 - Oct1, 2018; Sept 20-21, 2019; Sept 4-5, 2020

 

Parashat Ki Tavo  כִּֽי־תָבֹוא

"When you go in"

but do not miss: "When you enter the land"

Torah portion:

Deuteronomy 26:1-29:9

Haftarah portion:

Isaiah 60:1-22

(& don't neglect Isaiah 61...Luke 4.)

Brit Chadasha/New Testament portion: 

Ephesians1:3-6 (& the whole chapter)

 Revelation 21:10-27

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

 

 

 

Brit Chadasha/New Testament portion: 

 

EPHESIANS

Primarily written to Gentile Christians; ch1:13, ch2:11.

A Consistent Translation by Ralph Holmes Mount

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v1 Paul apostle of-Messiah Jesus through will of-God to-the holy (ones) namely-the (ones) being in Ephesus and trusting in Messiah Jesus:

v2 Favor to-YOU and peace from God our Father and (from) Jehovah Jesus Messiah.

v3 Blessed (be) the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Messiah, the (one) having-blessed us in every spiritual blessing in the heavenly (places) in Messiah,

v4 According-as he-chose us for-himself in him before casting-down of (a) world, we to-be holy and unblemished completely-in-sight of-him in charity, [In God’s charity, not in works.]

v5 Having-appointed us before with-reference-to adoption-as-(a)-son through Jesus Messiah with-reference-to him, according-to the well-thinking of his will,

v6 With-reference-to laudation of-glory of his favor, of-which he-favored us in the (one) having-been-and-still-cherished,

v7 In whom we-are-having the redemption-back through his blood, the forgiveness of-the offences according-to the riches of his favor,

v8 Of-which he-exceeded with-reference-to us in all wisdom and prudence

v9 Having-made-known to-us the mystery of his will, according-to his well-thinking, which he-himself-placed-before in him-

v10 With-reference-to administration-of-the-household of-the fulness of-the seasons, to-sum-up [the] all (things) in the Messiah, the (things) on the heavens and the (things) on the earth; in him,

v11 In whom also we-were-made-a-heritage having-been-appointed-before according-to (a) plan of-the (one) operating [the] all (things) according-to the purpose of his will,

v12 With-reference-to us to-be with-reference-to (the) laudation of his glory, (namely), the (ones) having-hoped-before-and-still-hoping in the Messiah [O.T. Jews];

v13 In whom YOU also [Gentile believers], having-heard the word of-the truth, the good-news of YOUR salvation, in whom also having-trusted YOU-were-sealed by-the Spirit of-the promise namely-the holy,

v14 Who is (the) down-payment of our inheritance, with-reference-to redemption-back of-the-possession, with-reference-to laudation of his glory.

v15 Because-of this I-also, having-heard (of) YOUR trust in the Lord Jesus and the charity namely-the (charity) with-reference-to all the holy-(ones),

v16 I-am not ceasing giving-thanks in-behalf-of YOU myself-making mention (of-YOU?) on my prayers,

v17 In-order-that the God of our Lord Jesus Messiah, the Father of-the glory, would-give to-YOU (a) spirit of wisdom and of-uncovering in thorough-knowledge of-him,

v18 The eyes of YOUR heart having-been-and-still-enlightened with-reference-to YOUR having-known-absolutely what is the hope of his calling, what the riches of-the glory of his inheritance in the holy-ones,

v19 And what the surpassing magnitude of his power with-reference-to us, the (ones) trusting according-to the operation of-the might of his strength, [here “us” = Jew & Gentile believers]

v20 Which he-has-operated-and-still-operates in the Messiah having-raised him out-of dead(s), and having-seated (him) in his right (hand) in the heavenlies

v21 Over-above of-all rule and authority and power and lordship and of every name being-named not only in this age BUT also in the (one) future;[Phil.2:9-10]

v22 And he-subjected all (things) under his feet, and he-gave him (as) head above all (things) to-the assembly, [Psalm 110:1]

v23 One-which is his body, the fulness of-the (one) himself-filling [the] all (things) with all (things).

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Revelation ch21

v1 And I-saw (a) new-quality heaven and (a) new-quality earth; for the first heaven and the first earth went-away, and the sea is not still (existing?).

Matt.5:18; Lu.21:33; Lu. 16:17; Isa. 65:17

v2 And the city, namely-the holy, new-quality Jerusalem, I-saw descending out-of the heaven from the God, having-been-and-still-prepared as (a) bride having-been-and-still-put-in-order for her husband.

v3 And I-heard (a) great voice out-of the throne saying: Behold the tabernacle of-the God (is) with the MEN, and he-will-tabernacle with them, and they themselves-will-be his peoples, and the God himself will-be with them, their God.

v4 And he-will-obliterate every tear out-of their eyes, and the death will not be still, neither mourning nor clamor nor toil will not be still; because the first-things went-away.

Isa. 25:8

v5 And the (one) sitting on the throne said: Behold I-am-making all-things new-quality.  And he-is-saying:  You-write, because these words are trustworthy and authentic.

v6 And he-said to-me:  They-have-come-to-pass-and-are-still-coming-to-pass. I (am) the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the finish. I myself-will-give to-the (one) thirsting out-of the spring of-the water of-the life gratuitously.

 

YHVH Yeshua is the beginning and the finish. He is not the Hebrew alphabet.

 

Colossians 1:15  Who is image of-the God namely-the invisible, first-born of-all creation,

v16 Because in him [the] all things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the (things) visible and the (things) invisible, whether thrones or lordships or rulers or authorities; [the] all-things have-been-and-still-are-created through him and with-reference-to him;

v17 And he himself is before all (things) and in him [the] all-things have-stood-and-still-stand-together,

v18 And he himself is the head of-the body, of-the assembly; who is (a) beginning, first-born out-of the dead (ones), in-order-that in all-things he himself might-become holding-first-place,

v19 Because (God)-thought-well all the fulness to-reside in him

 

 

Cont. Revelation 21:7 The (one) having-victory will-inherit these-things, and I-shall-be God to-him and he himself-will-be (a) son to-me.

v8 But to-the timid and unbelieving and (ones) having-been-and-still-abominable and murderers and prostitutes and (ones) who-prepare-drugs and idolaters and to-all the (ones) false their part (will-be) in the lake namely-the (one) burning with-fire and with-sulphur, which is the death namely-the second.

v9 And one out-of the seven angels came namely-of-the (ones) having the seven pans, the (ones) being-loaded of-the seven blows, namely-the last, and he-spoke with me, saying:  Come-hither, I-will-point to-you the bride namely-the wife of-the lamb.

v10 And he-brought me off in spirit upon (a) great and high mountain, and he pointed to-me the city namely-the holy Jerusalem descending out-of the heaven from the God,

v11 Having the glory of-the God; the light-giver of-it like to-a-most-precious stone, as to-a-jasper stone being-clear-as-crystal;

v12 Having (a) great and high city-wall, having twelve gateways, and over the gateways twelve angels and names having-been-and-still-inscribed, which (names) are of-the twelve tribes of-the sons of-Israel.

v13 From (sun)-rising three gateways, and from north three gateways, and from south three gateways, and from (sun)-settings three gateways.

v14 And the city-wall of-the city having twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of-the twelve apostles of-the lamb.

Eph. 2:20-22

Note: Everything, including Israel (the twelve tribes) is founded on the names of the apostles of Jesus. Israel is not founded on Moses, as Moses went away (vs4).

 

v15 And the (one) speaking with me was-having (a) measure reed made-with-gold, in-order-that he-might-measure the city and its gateways and its city-wall.

v16 And the city is-lying four-cornered, and its length as-much-as the breadth. And he-measured the city with-the reed upon twelve thousand stadiums; the length and the breadth and the height of-it are equal.

v17 And he-measured its city-wall (a) hundred forty four of-cubits, (a) measure of-(a)-MAN, which is of-(an) angel.

v18 And the (part?) which-is-built-in of-its city-wall (was) jasper, and the city (was-overlaid-with?) clean gold like to-clean glass.

v19 The foundations of-the city-wall of-the city having-been-and-still-put-in-order with-every precious stone; the foundation namely-the first jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald,

v20 The fifth sardonyx, the sixth sard, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh hyacinth, the twelfth amethyst.

v21 And the twelve gateways, twelve pearls; at-the-rate-of each one of-the gateways was out-of one pearl.  And the square of-the city (was-overlaid-with?) clean gold as transparent glass.

v22 And I-saw not (a) sanctuary in it:  for the Lord the God the Almighty is its sanctuary, and the lamb.

v23 And the city is not having need of-the sun nor of-the moon, in-order-that they might-appear for-it; for the glory of-the God enlightened it, and its lamp (is) the lamb.

v24 And the Gentiles shall-walk-around through its light, and the kings of-the earth are-bringing their glory into it;

v25 And its gateways by-no-means might-be-shut of-day, for night shall not be there;

v26 And they-will-bring the glory and the honor of-the Gentiles into it.

What can this be except the glory of being “in Messiah”?

v27 And by-no-means it-might-go-in into it every common-thing and the (one) making (an) abomination and (a) lie, if the (ones) (are) not having-been-and-still-written in the little-book of-the life of-the lamb.

 

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Bible study with John Parsons @ Ki Tavo

 

a good word:

The Curses of the Law,

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Ki_Tavo/Tochachah/tochachah.html

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Death with Messiah

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Ki_Tavo/Death/death.html

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“bikkurim”

https://biblehub.com/hebrew/1061.htm

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 Aug  16-17, 2013; Sept 5-6, 2-14; Aug 28-29, 2015, Sept 16-17, 2016;

Sept 1-2, 2017; Aug 24-25, 2018: Sept 13-14, 2019; Aug 28-29, 2020

Parashat Ke Teitzei  - כִּֽי־תֵצֵא

"When You Go Out"

Torah portion:

Deut. 21:10 - 25:19

Haftarah portion:

Isaiah 54:1 - 10

Standing in the Gap

Missing Haftarah of Messiah Yeshua between Shoftim and Ke Teitzei:  Isa.52:13-15, 53:1-12

Brit Chadasha/New Testament portion: 

 Matthew 5:27-30, 1Corinthians 5:1-5

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

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The Curse of the Law, by John Parsons

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Ki_Teitzei/Curse_Law/curse_law.html

Not "nothing", or even just an unknown "something",

but rather The Wonderful was nailed to the cross.

 

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A MUST read & understand for Messianics:

Why Then The Law?  by John Parsons

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Ki_Teitzei/Goal_of_Law/goal_of_law.html

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Looking at the constellation "Libra" in relationship to this week's Torah portion at  Deut.25:15.  Connecting The Gospel: Jer.31:35-36, Gal.3:8, Psalm 19:1-7, Daniel 5:21-27, Psalm 51:10, Ezk. 36:23-28. -- John 3:16--

Astronomy vs. Astrology

Some say that the stars are a sign that God's promises to Israel still stand.  And they are....

Jeremiah 31:35 Thus saith Jehovah, who giveth the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, who stirreth up the sea, so that the waves thereof roar; Jehovah of hosts is his name:
36 If these ordinances depart from before me, saith Jehovah, then the seed of Israel also shall cease from being a nation before me for ever.

 

And the stars - the ordinances of the stars - speak much more on this...

Psalm 19:1 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.

The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament showeth his handiwork.
2 Day unto day uttereth speech, And night unto night showeth knowledge.
3 There is no speech nor language; Their voice is not heard.
4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, And their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, And rejoiceth as a strong man to run his course.
6 His going forth is from the end of the heavens, And his circuit unto the ends of it; And there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.

This speaks of the Gospel in the Stars, the Zodiac/Astronomy of God which is not to be confused with satan's corruption, astrology.  The message ("words", vs4) of the constellations in the Zodiac is how the Gospel could be preached to Abraham...

Consider King Belshazzar:

Daniel 5:22 And thou his son, O Belshazzar, hast not humbled thy heart, though thou knewest all this,
23 but hast lifted up thyself against the Lord of heaven........

Daniel 5:24 Then was the part of the hand sent from before him, and this writing was inscribed.
25 And this is the writing that was inscribed: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN.
26 This is the interpretation of the thing: MENE; God hath numbered thy kingdom, and brought it to an end;
27 TEKEL; thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting.

Belshazzar's heart was weighed in the balances and found wanting.

Now, if Belshazzar, a Gentile, was exposed to God's Judgment, he must also have been exposed to God's Mercy.  How so? He could find God's Mercy in the "Gospel in the Stars"...

 

Benoni/Benjamin

Genesis 35:16 And they journeyed from Beth-el; and there was still some distance to come to Ephrath: and Rachel travailed, and she had hard labor.
17 And it came to pass, when she was in hard labor, that the midwife said unto her, Fear not; for now thou shalt have another son.
18 And it came to pass, as her soul was departing (for she died), that she called his name Ben-oni: but his father called him Benjamin.

Benoni - בֵּןאוֹנִי - bān·ō·nē'  -"son of my sorrow" -Strongs H1126

Benjamin - בִּנְיָמִין  bin-yah-meen "son of the right hand"- Strongs H1144

Benjamin's "sign" was what we call "Gemini" –“the twins”.

Below, from "Mazzaroth" by Francis Roleston, ©1879, Weiser Books Inc © 2001, and now online - free - at philogos.org!  This is amazing, considering that in 1994, with the aid of Indiana University Library, I could only locate two copies of this book -in the United States- and both of them were on microfiche film, and neither at IU...

What a gift of knowledge.

The Breastplate of the High Priest, with the 
Names of the Twelve Tribes and Signs engraven on the Stones;
according to the Encampment ordered in Numbers 2 (Josephus Antiq.)

1st Row

Bareketh,
Zebulon,
VIRGO,

Pitdah,
Issachar,
CANCER,

Odem,
Judah,
LEO

Exo 28:15-22 compared with Num 2

2nd Row

Jahalom,
Gad,
ARIES

Saphir,
Simeon,
PISCES

Nophek,
Reuben,
AQUARIUS

3rd Row

Achlama,
Benjamin,
GEMINI

Shebo,
Levi,
LIBRA

Leshem,
Ephraim & Manasseh,
TAURUS

4th Row

Jasphe,
Naphtali,
CAPRICORNUS

Shoham,
Asher,
SAGITTARIUS

Tarshish,
Dan,
SCORPIO

 

Note.—Libra was not borne on the banners of any of the Tribes of Israel, Simeon and Levi being united under the emblem of Pisces, but would be on the breastplate.

"The union of the divine and human nature, in Him who was to come, is expressed by a youth leading by the hand a young woman. The man has the frequent appendage of the tail of a quadruped, signifying "this cometh."

http://philologos.org/__eb-mazzaroth

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Below, from "Why Future Prophecy? Vol.2, pp 12, by R.H. Mount:

 

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Next, Justice and Mercy paired? (see above graphic of Gemini)

The "Twins", the "sign of Benjamin", are often depicted as a man and a woman.

 

 

 

 

Excerpts from "The Witness of the Stars", by E.W. Bullinger:

http://www.gutenberg.org/files/49018/49018-h/49018-h.html

Gemini (the Twins)
All the pictures of this sign are confused. The Greeks claimed to have invented them, and they called them Apollo and Hercules. The Latins called them Castor and Pollux, and the name of a vessel in which Paul sailed is so called in Acts 28:11.
The name in the ancient Denderah Zodiac is Clusus, or Claustrum Hor, which means the place of Him who cometh. It is represented by two human figures walking, or coming. The second appears to be a woman. The other appears to be a man.

We need not trouble ourselves with the Grecian myths, even though we can see through them the original and ancient truth.

The more ancient star-names help us to see through all these and many other myths, and to discern Him of whom they testify; even Him in His twofold nature--God and Man--and His twofold work of suffering and glory, and His twofold coming in humiliation and in triumph.
There are 85 stars in the sign:

The name of a (in the head of one) is called Apollo, which means ruler, or judge; while b (in the head of the other) is called Hercules, who cometh to labour, or suffer. Another star, g (in his left foot), is called Al Henah, which means hurt, wounded, or afflicted. Can we have a doubt as to what is the meaning of this double presentation?

 In Ophiuchus we have the two in one person: the crushed enemy, and the wounded heel. But here ( in Gemini) the two great primeval truths are presented in two persons; for the two natures were one Person, "God and man in one Christ." As man, suffering for our redemption; as God, glorified for our complete salvation and final triumph.

Think also on Eph.5:30-32, Gen.2:22-25 – Echad - Gen.1:27

 A star, e (in the centre of his body), is called Waset, which means set, and tells of Him who "set His face like a flint" to accomplish this mighty Herculean work; and, when the time was come, "steadfastly set His face to go" to complete it.
He bears in his right hand (in some pictures) a palm branch. Some pictures show a club; but both the club or bow are in repose! These united ones are neither in action nor are they preparing for action, but they are at rest and in peace after victory won. The star e (in the knee of the other, "Apollo") is called Mebsuta, which means treading under feet. The names of other stars have come down to us with the same testimony. One is called Propus (Hebrew), the branch, spreading; another is called Al Giauza (Arabic), the palm branch; another is named Al Dira (Arabic), the seed, or branch.
The day has here come to fulfil the prophecies concerning Him who is "the Branch," "the Branch of Jehovah," "the man whose name is the Branch."

In Gemini we may see Adam & Eve, Messiah & His Assembly/Body, and YHVH & Messiah. The dual aspects of a palm branch and a club may be seen as a shadow of His Mercy and Justice at rest, as really, "It is finished".  This speaks of the Gospel that was preached to Abraham.

 

Note this Gospel was preached to Abraham - certainly in the "passion play" of the Akedah (sacrifice of Isaac), but note Galatians 3:8:  "But the scripture having-seen-before that the God is-justifying the Gentiles out-of trust, it-brought-good-news-before to-the Abraham that all the Gentiles will-be-blessed-within in you."   Here we read that the scripture brought good-news to Abraham.  As "the scripture" was not "given" till Moses, not limiting the Word of God, but trusting;" The Scriptures" in Gal.3:8 may be seen to refer to "THEIR VOICE", "THEIR LINE IS GONE OUT through all the earth, And their WORDS"  in Psalm 19:3,4".


 

A word this week from an Orthodox Rabbi:

"During this Jewish month of Elul, just prior to the Jewish New year, our relationship with G-d is likened to that of a husband and wife."

Luke 24:27 ASV "And beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself."  Recall that Abel was a prophet, so that is where Jesus began explaining himself "from all the prophets".

 

Yeshua Yeshuah. | Jesus Salvation. | Jesus saves.

So it is important to recognize Yeshua and Yeshuah (the masculine and feminine, or in other words the different aspects) in the scriptures, whether in the heavens or in the written word.  We are to study to show ourselves approved - - unto God.  If we don't have the full weight of Yeshua/Yeshuah, will we be found with an "unjust" weight or lacking weight?  I am trusting that God’s Mercy overwrites God’s Justice, for it says so often: "For his lovingkindness endures forever."

 

 

Torah Portion:

Deuteronomy 25:13 -Thou shalt not have in thy bag diverse weights, a great and a small.
14 Thou shalt not have in thy house diverse measures, a great and a small.
15 A perfect and just weight shalt thou have; a perfect and just measure shalt thou have: that thy days may be long in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee.
16 For all that do such things, [even] all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto Jehovah thy God.
 

 

Note also Romans 12:3  For I-am-saying, through the favor namely-the (favor) having-been-given to-me, to everyone being among YOU, not to-be-having-opinion-beyond beside what is-essential to-be-having-opinion, BUT to-be-having-opinion with-reference-to be-being-of-sound-mind, as the God parted to-each (a) measure of-trust

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Related reads:

The Curse of the Law, by John Parsons

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Ki_Teitzei/Curse_Law/curse_law.html

Not "nothing", or even just an unknown "something", but rather The Wonderful was nailed to the cross.

Olam HaTorah, by John Parsons

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Articles/Olam_Hatorah/olam_hatorah.html

Justice and Mercy kiss

 

Of course the constellation Libra (scales), which lies about 1/3 of the way distant around the Bridegroom's (The Son as tracked by the sun) circuit/Zodiac (Ps.19:5,6), also addresses the aspect of YHVH’s echad/unity in Mercy and Justice, i.e. "just weights".

 

Excerpt from "The Witness of the Stars":

The name of the Sign, together with its three constellations and the names of the stars composing them, give the complete picture of this Redemption.
The Sign contains 51 stars


The Hebrew name is Mozanaim, the Scales, weighing. Its name in Arabic is Al Zubena, purchase, or redemption. In Coptic, it is Lambadia, station of propitiation (from Lam, graciousness, and badia, branch). The name by which it has come down to us is the Latin, Libra, which means weighing, as used in the Vulgate (Isa 40:12).

 

Libra contains three bright stars whose names supply us with the whole matter. The brightest a (in the lower scale), is named Zuben al Genubi, which means the purchase, or price which is deficient. This points to the fact that man has been utterly ruined. He is "weighed in the balances and found wanting."


"None of them can by any means redeem his brother,
Nor give to God a ransom for him;
For the redemption of their soul is costly,
And must be let alone for ever."

Psalm 49:7, RV
"Surely men of low degree are vanity (Heb. a breath),
And men of high degree are a lie;
In the balances they go up;
They are altogether lighter than vanity"
(Heb. a breath).
Psalm 42:9, RV


This is the verdict pronounced and recorded by this star Zuben al Genubi.
Is there then no hope? Is there no one who can pay the price?
Yes; there is "the Seed of the woman." He is not merely coming as a child, but He is coming as an atoning sacrifice.
He is coming for the purpose of Redemption! He can pay the price which covers! Hence in the upper scale we have another bright star with this very name Zuben al Chemali--THE PRICE WHICH COVERS! Praised be God! "They sang a new song, saying, Thou art worthy...for Thou wast slain, and hast redeemed
["DID PURCHASE" note a different Greek word than the word for "redeem", but seems to mean the same/similar?]...to God by thy blood" (Rev 5:9). This is the testimony of b, the second brightest star! It has another name, al Gubi, heaped up, or high, telling of the infinite value of this redemption price. But there is a third star, g, below, towards Centaurus and the Victim slain, telling, by that and by its name, of the conflict by which that redemption would be accomplished. It is called Zuben Akrabi or Zuben al Akrab, which means the price of the conflict!


There is, however, some reason to suppose that Libra is a very ancient Egyptian corruption, bringing in human merit instead of Divine righteousness; "the way of Cain" instead of the way of God. In the more ancient Akkadian the months were called after the names of the signs, and the sign of the seventh month is the sign that we now call Libra. The Akkadian name for it was Tulku. Tul means mound (like dhul and dul), and ku means sacred; hence, Tulku means the sacred mound, or the holy altar.
Not only is the name and its meaning different, but the teaching is infinitely greater and more important, if we may believe that the original picture of this sign was not a pair of scales, but the representation of an holy altar. This would agree still better with the three constellations which follow.
The names of the stars would also be more appropriate, for it is the Sacrifice of Christ which they foreshadowed, and here it was that the price which covered was paid, and outweighed the price which was deficient. What that price was to be, and how it was to be paid, and what was to be the result in the Person of the Redeemer, is set forth in detail in the three sections of this chapter by the constellations of The Cross endured, The Victim slain, and The Crown bestowed.

End of excerpt.

 

"It is finished."  

 For thus the God cherished the world so-that he-gave his son, namely-the only-begotten, in-order-that every-(one) the (one) trusting with-reference-to him might not perish, BUT he-might-be-having life eternal. - John 3:16

Hallelujah!

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on a different note:  I'm a soul man or I'm a soul, man?

For a bit on soul/spirit/body/flesh, see "Why Future Prophecy vol 2, about pp12.

Leviticus 5:2 Or if any one touch any unclean thing, whether it be the carcass of an unclean beast, or the carcass of unclean cattle, or the carcass of unclean creeping things, and it be hidden from him, and he be unclean, then he shall be guilty.

Leviticus.5:4 Or if any one swear rashly with his lips to do evil, or to do good, whatsoever it be that a man shall utter rashly with an oath, and it be hid from him; when he knoweth of it, then he shall be guilty in one of these [things].

"one" above is from  נֶפֶשׁ  -nefesh- H5315   "soul".  This shows that a soul can touch physical objects and that souls have lips.

 

Now, granted we see that this is speaking of a soul/physical body combination.  So then the souls under the altar in Rev. 6:9 may not have a body? but must have some "form" as they are given stoles.  Souls are not mentioned in Rev.7:14, they have hands (vs9) and eyes (vs17)- and which distinctions maintain an agreement with the three groups seen in the consistent translation of 1Thes. 4:13-17.   Again, it appears that those "under the altar" (Rev. 6:9) are not "in sight of the throne" (Rev. 7:14).

 

Leviticus 17:11 ASV 1901

- For the life (נֶפֶשׁ  nefesh H5315 soul) of the flesh (H1320 הַבָּשָׂר  basar) is in the blood (H1818 דם dam); and I have given it to you upon the altar (H4196  הַמִּזְבֵּחַ) to make atonement (H3722  לְכַפֵּר ) for your souls (nefesh H5315 :על־נפשתיכם ) for it is the blood (H1818 דם  dam) that maketh atonement  (H3722יְכַפֵּֽר׃ )  by reason of the life (soul nefesh H5315 בנפש).

Confusion: the KJV translates נֶפֶשׁ  -nefesh- H5315 with great variety:  soul 475, life 117, person 29, mind 15, heart 15, creature 9, body 8, himself 8, yourselves 6, dead 5, will 4, desire 4, man 3, themselves 3, any 3, appetite 2, misc 47

 

Leviticus 17:11  "For the soul of the flesh is in the blood; and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls for it is the blood that maketh atonement by reason of the soul."

 

 

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Parashat Ke Teitzei  - When You Go Out

Standing in the gap with the

Missing Haftarah of Messiah Yeshua between Shoftim and Ke Teitzei:  Isa.52:13-15, 53:1-12

 

The Revelation of Joseph

http://www.acts17-11.com/joseph.html

In attending a local Messianic Shul/synagogue, over time I developed a sense that they still kept Joseph (and hence Jesus) in a pit.

This pit, in my mind, is just in front of the Bema (table the Torah scroll is placed on).  It is quite large, and you cannot approach the Bema without walking over the pit.   In a sense, they walk (even dance!) all over the head of Joseph and Jesus in that they go so far to mimic Rabbinical Judaism and continue to place themselves under the Law of Sinai and in this they diminish the sacrifice of Yeshua, and hence throw Him under their feet.  A trampling of the Word occurs. (Hebrews 10:29)

I had not come across an explanation for this "realization" until I found this article.  I was seeing the prophecy/revelation of Joseph!  Praise Yah!

"So the 'sons of Israel' approach their lost brother on the second visit with the same mentality, bringing again the same unneeded 'sacrifice'. Watch for this to happen again."

This speaks to the daily sacrifices they continue to bring from the Sinai Covenant and to a future sacrifice they will bring to a third temple. 

Beware the physical third temple...

Of course, the reality is that Yeshua is NOT in a pit.

 1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary (νας - naos) of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling ( οκε - oikei) in YOU?"

Hebrews 13:10 We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat.

Those serving the shadow tabernacle, that is the physical tabernacle (Old Covenant), cannot approach the altar (New Covenant) where in believers partake.  Their physical "Torah Observance" constitutes unneeded sacrifice...but they are bringing it to the wrong place.  If they bring an unneeded sacrifice to Yeshua YHVH, His grace will abound.  But they have to be in the right place...in the heart...otherwise He says "I don't know you."

I realize this is a hard word to hear.

 

Now hear this: The New Legalism

 http://www.acts17-11.com/snip_legalism.html

 

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Standing in the Gap

Parashat Ke Teitzei  - When You Go Out

 

One of the most beautiful Messianic prophecies is seen coming to LIGHT in YESHUA/JESUS in the "missing" haftarah portion for this week.

It appears that the Rabbis leave it out because it identifies Yeshua/Jesus as the Messiah. 

So the omission is due to blindness?

Many "Messianic" assemblies follow suit, I guess so that they won't "offend" the Orthodox Rabbis.

Certainly, the omission here is not due to blindness, but rather a hardness of heart?

Perhaps neither group is really all that observant after all...

at any rate...

This leaves a wonderful gap to stand in...with lots of elbow room!  Praise YHVH!

Isaiah.52:13-15:

13 Behold, my servant shall deal wisely, he shall be exalted and lifted up, and shall be very high.

14 Like as many were astonished at thee (his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men),

15 so shall he sprinkle many nations; kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they understand.

As outlined  in Parashat Shoftim, Jesus baptizes (sprinkles) believers in the clean water and blood that comes our of Him via the Holy Spirit.  Remember that when he was crucified he shed BOTH blood and water...http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#Parashat_Shoftim_(Judges)

 
 Isaiah 53:1-12

1 Who hath believed our message? and to whom hath the arm of Jehovah been revealed?

2 For he grew up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.

3 He was despised, and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and as one from whom men hide their face he was despised; and we esteemed him not.

"we esteemed him not. " -this also speaks of those Messianics that skip this scripture.  They don't believe the message...

Are these Messianics the ones that draw near with their lips to Yeshua/Jesus but not with their hearts?

4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.

5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and Jehovah hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

7 He was oppressed, yet when he was afflicted he opened not his mouth; as a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep that before its shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth.

8 By oppression and judgment he was taken away; and as for his generation, who [among them] considered that he was cut off out of the land of the living for the transgression of my people to whom the stroke [was due]?

9 And they made his grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in his death; although he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.

10 Yet it pleased Jehovah to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see [his] seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of Jehovah shall prosper in his hand.

11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, [and] shall be satisfied: by the knowledge of himself shall my righteous servant justify many; and he shall bear their iniquities.

12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he poured out his soul unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors: yet he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

This is speaking of the Amazing Grace of Jehovah God.  Wow, thank you Jesus!


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Apparently it is a good week to look at things not (generally) seen...so again:

 Paul distinguishes between the Good-News

(the Gospel, εὐαγγέλιον euaggelion  yü-än-ge'-lē-on)

 and

 the Law & the Prophets.

 

 

So should we. 

 

Romans 1:1 Paul (a) slave of-Messiah Jesus, (a) called apostle having-been-and-still-severed with-reference-to good-news of-God.
v2 Which he-promised-before through his prophets in (the) holy scriptures
v3
Concerning his son namely-the (one) having-become out-of seed of-David according-to flesh,
v4 Namely-the (one) having-been-appointed
Son of-God in power according-to spirit of-holy-quality out-of (a) resurrection of-dead-ones, Jesus Messiah our Lord.
v5 Through whom
we-took favor and apostleship with-reference-to obedience of-trust among all the Gentiles in-behalf-of his name,
v6 Among whom
YOU yourselves are also called (ones) of-Jesus Messiah.
 

 

 

 

Romans 1:1-2 - The List:   

1. The Good-News,

2. The Prophets,

3. The Holy Scriptures.

The Good-News was promised before in the Prophets and the Old Testament, but it was not manifest until Jesus.

 Paul defines the Good-News as:

vs 3 -Concerning his son.

vs4 - Namely the Son of God, the resurrected Jesus Messiah our Lord.

 vs 5 - Again, this is the Work/Obedience that God requires: Trust.

John 6:29 " The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched."

Our Trust is our work.

            vs 6 - Gentiles are also "called ones” of Jesus Messiah!   Praise Yah!

Understanding:  There is an ekklasia (assembly) of ethnic, national Israel.  Out of this, a remnant is called that trusts in Jesus.  Also, there is a calling out from the Gentiles of the believers, who are also (also, in addition to being called out of the nations) grafted in to the "called out of the called out Israel".  That is, Gentile believers are NOT grafted into ethnic Israel (which is remaining under the Sinai Covenant at best, and are "beloved enemies" -Ro.11:28), but rather Gentile believers are grafted into spiritual Israel/assembly that is called out of the Sinai Covenant into a New Covenant relationship (read the book to Hebrews!) with YHVH in Yeshua. In the New Testament/Covenant Assembly, Ethnic Jews are still ethnic Jews, and Gentiles remain Gentiles - -that is, physically there is no change. We are given the order "As you were" in 1 Cor.7:17-24.

(Considering that the Sinai Covenant/Judaism always allowed gentile proselytes, this grafting in of Gentiles cannot be in reference to the Sinai Covenant and ethic Israel,  as this process already existed.  Know then that a proselyte that enters into the Judaism/Sinai Covenant is different from a Gentile grafted into the spiritual body (think of the first "Christians that were all Jews) that is called OUT of Judaism/Sinai Covenant )

Spiritually, both Jew and Gentile are created as one new man in Messiah (Eph.2:15,16)  This was accomplished through the rending of the veil which is Jesus' flesh.(Eph2:14, Heb.10:19-20), which allows us to enter into His sanctuary and His rest...

 

1 Cor. 3:16 Are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that YOU-are (the) sanctuary of-God and the Spirit of-the God is-dwelling in YOU?

Hebrews 13:10 We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat.

Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world."

 

The Good News is distinct from the Law and the Prophets, although of course they point to the Good News of God (Jesus).

Go with the flow of the Law, BUT don’t look back! -

 

At a longer look, It may be that the Gospel/Good-News is even distinct from the New Covenant (**). We see that part of the New Covenant is in action, but that not yet is all ethnic Israel trusting in Jesus....and yet now, at this time, we have access to the Holy of Holies – access to come before YHVH!   We see that the Law was "rendered-inactive" (and indeed it is with no physical temple) and even so we look from scriptures for a physical temple to be rebuilt.  And yet NOW, at this time, we have access to the Holy of Holies, YHVH!  So then the "Good-News/Gospel" is something that allows us to be "100% finished" in the New Covenant before it appears to all as complete.

 

A person may receive the Holy Spirit simply by way of only hearing the gospel:

 Galatians 3:2 "This (thing) only I-am-willing to-learn from YOU, took-YOU the Spirit out-of works of-law or out-of (a) hearing of-trust?”  Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God - but it doesn't have to be the written (**) word/scripture, it can be verbally spoken and heard.

 [**This distinction is seen/understood in the Gospel in the Stars]

 

The Holy Spirit, using Paul, wrote of that "something": "with reference-to good-news of-God...Concerning his son...Jesus Messiah our Lord....Among whom YOU yourselves are also called (ones) of-Jesus Messiah.

And Jesus said "It is finished."

 

Thank you Jesus.  Praise Yah!

 

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Should Gentile believers in Messiah convert to Judaism ?

http://www.messiahnj.org/GenConvert-Ur.htm
by Chaim Urbach - Messianic Pastor, Yeshuat Tzion Congregation, Denver, Colorado

 

 

 

 

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~~Aug 9, 2013, Aug 29, 2014, Aug 21-22, 2015, Sept 9-10, 2016,

Aug 25-26, 2017, Aug 17, 2018, Sept 6-7, 2019~~

 

Parashat Shoftim  שֹׁפְטִים

"Judges"

YOU-be-having this opinion: Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah

Torah portion:

Deut. 16:18-21:9

Haftarah portion:

Isaiah 51:12-52:12

"Missing" Haftarah of Messiah Yeshua between Shoftim and Ke Teitzei:  Isa.52:13-15, 53:1-12

Brit Chadasha/New Testament portion: 

 John 1:19-27, Acts 3:22-23

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

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Don't Judge???

The Ecumenical Charismatic movement often claims that Christians shouldn't judge.

Recently I came across an old bible tract in regards to righteous judgment, and found it reproduced online:

IS IT RIGHT TO JUDGE?  BY: FRANKLIN G. HULING, M. A.

 http://www.the-highway.com/judgment.html

 

Here's a bunch of articles on Righteous Judgment:

Rightly Handling the Word

http://www.deceptioninthechurch.com/rightly.html

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Sometimes coinciding:

Elul - a month of shofar blowing!  YAY!

It is a Jewish custom to blow the shofar every single day (excepting Shabbat) beginning in the month of Elul until a day before Rosh Hashanah.

Scripture says: "With trumpets and sound of cornet Make a joyful noise before the King, Jehovah." -Psalm 98:6

 

 Psalm 98:1 A Psalm. Oh sing unto Jehovah a new song; For he hath done marvelous things: His right hand, and his holy arm, hath wrought salvation for him. (this "right hand" and His holy arm" speaks of Jesus/Yeshua)

2 Jehovah hath made known his salvation [יְשׁוּעָתֹו]: His righteousness hath he openly showed in the sight of the nations.

 ("his salvation" from יְשׁוּעָתֹו- his Yeshua)   Now while this obviously speaks of Yeshua/Jesus as having been and still shown to all nations, it may also speak of the Gentiles in the new heaven and new earth (@Rev. 21:24-27), which thing also may be seen in the LXX's delineation of "Jacob" in the following verse:

 

3 He hath remembered his lovingkindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel: All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation [יְשׁוּעַת] of our God.

 "salvation" is from the Hebrew word יְשׁוּעָתֹו  which transliterates to "yeshuahtō". 

[Note that the LXX has "Ιακωβ" and "Ισραήλ" (Yisrael).

ἐμνήσθη τοῦ ἐλέους αὐτοῦ τῷ Ιακωβ καὶ τῆς ἀληθείας αὐτοῦ τῷ οἴκῳ Ισραηλ εἴδοσαν πάντα τὰ πέρατα τῆς γῆς τὸ σωτήριον τοῦ θεοῦ ἡμῶν

LXX vs 3 He has remembered his mercy to Jacob, and his truth to the house of  Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God."]

At the Blue Letter Bible, Strong's Concordance shows this as H3444  יְשׁוּעָה  Yeshuah, a feminine noun,  Passive participle of יָשַׁע  (H3467), [but also note H3468 יֵשַׁע  Yeshah, which again is a masculine noun derived from H3467.  The Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (BDB) connects   יֵשַׁע  to Psalm 51:14 "joy of thy salvation" and PS.20:7 "the mighty deeds of the victory  of his right hand". 

Of interest also is the BDB's connection of H3444  יְשׁוּעָה  Yeshuah, to Job 30:15 "as a cloud my prosperity (H3444) passed away". ← Jumping ahead in the thought a bit here: If you have been looking and seeing this previously, it is easy to see here a possible connection between the Shekinah Glory Cloud and the feminine (not female) aspect of Jesus/Yeshua]

 

 

 

 

 

Thayer's Lexicon has this:

 

 

This is a feminine noun, whereas  יְשׁוּעַ    "Yeshua" is a masculine noun.  There IS a difference in the Hebrew words, and the LXX translates יְשׁוּעַת  with the Greek "σωτήριον" -sotērion. 

 

Thayer Lexicon via blueletterbible.com:

σωτήριος, σωτήριον (σωτήρ), from Aeschylus, Euripides, Thucydides down, saving, bringing salvation: ἡ χάρις ἡ σωτήριος, Titus 2:11 (Wis. 1:14; 3Macc. 7:18; ἡ σωτήριος δίαιτα, Clement of Alexandria, Paedag., p. 48 edition Sylb.). Neuter τό σωτήριον (the Sept. often for יְשׁוּעָה, less frequently for יֶשַׁע ), as often in Greek writings, substantively, safety, in the N. T. (the Messianic) salvation (see σῴζω, b. and in σωτηρία): with τοῦ Θεοῦ added, decreed by God, Luke 3:6 (from Isaiah 40:5); Acts 28:28; Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 35, 12 [ET]; he who embodies this salvation, or through whom God is about to achieve it: of the Messiah, Luke 2:30 (τό σωτήριον ἡμῶν, Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 36, 1 [ET] (where see Harnack)); simply, equivalent to the hope of (future) salvation, Ephesians 6:17. (In the Sept. τό σωτήριον is often used for שֶׁלֶם, a thank-offering (or 'peace-offering'), and the plural occurs in the same sense in Xenophon, Polybius, Diodorus, Plutarch, Lucian, Herodian.)

Note the reference above to Luke 2:30 "So my eyes saw thy salvation"

 

So we believers can see that this is speaking of Yeshua.  Now we also may consider here Eph. 5:30-32 and Gen. 2:24 - the body of the man is the head, and the body is the believers and the head is Messiah. 

And again, consider how the BDB also defines  יְשׁוּעָה  Yeshuah; "salvation by God, primarily from external evils, but often with added spiritual idea"

 

 And we consider how man is the head of the body of unity between husband and wife, and Messiah is the head of the body of unity between himself and the assembly, and how that the "Father" is the head of Messiah in their unity/echad.  Then we consider that as this unity that arises because the man cleaves to his wife, and the two become echad/one flesh IS a "newer" thing, that separation (woman from man) was not initially the case.

Because:  Gen.1:26 "And God/Elohim (plural/unity/echad) said, Let us (plural) make man (singular) in our (plural) image (singular)."

So yes, while we of course see that there is only ONE image of the God, who as Spirit, is invisible, and that this image is Messiah Jesus, we should also understand that man was initially created in an image that reflected the image of unity of Elohim, that is, man was created as male and female, ONE. 

And so it says:

Gen.1:27 And God created man in his own image, in the image of God Created he him: Male and female created he them.

 

Jesus said, "I and the Father are ONE." John 10:30

 

So we may (should hopefully) be able to see that   יְשׁוּעַת   Yeshuah  and יְשׁוּעַ    Yeshua  represent the feminine and masculine aspects of YHVH. Now I am NOT saying this is fact, I am saying maybe this can/should be seen, and this is not calling God or Jesus a woman.  Consider in the Proverbs that Wisdom, which we readily understand as an aspect of God, is denoted as "she".... of course Eph. 5 and Gen. 2 are quite clear in the distinction between Man and woman, Husband and Wife, Messiah and Assembly...Certainly Gen 1:27 (above) is plain with " his own image, in the image of God Created he him" to show that God and Adam were males.  I am simply looking at and seeing the masculine and feminine aspects of the man and the Godhead --the balance--, and in this seeing that Yeshua (Jesus) is "all over" the Old Testament!

It seems likely that a further study into H3467 (yahshah),  deliver, live in abundance, deliverance, be saved (as "O save with thy right hand" Ps.63:1), H3427 (yahshav) sit, remain dwell, marry, and H3426 (Yesh) being, substance, existence, "to cause them that love me to inherit substance" and of course with Yeshua and Yeshuah ---will lead to a better understanding of His dwelling place...

 

Certainly, these are related: Yeshua Yeshuah. | Jesus Salvation. | Jesus saves.

 

Continuing in Psalm 98...

4 Make a joyful noise unto Jehovah, all the earth: Break forth and sing for joy, yea, sing praises.

5 Sing praises unto Jehovah with the harp; With the harp and the voice of melody.

6 With trumpets and sound of cornet Make a joyful noise before the King, Jehovah.

7 Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; The world, and they that dwell therein;

8 Let the floods clap their hands; Let the hills sing for joy together

9 Before Jehovah; for he cometh to judge the earth: He will judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with equity.  (the righteous Judge is Jesus)

 

It's time to blow..

 

Torah portion: Deut. 16:18-21:9

In Deut. 18:15 Moses prophesied that Jesus would be "a prophet like me".

Haftarah portion: Isaiah 51:12-52:12

"extending" the portion to Isa.51:1 - remembering what God has done -

 helps me find my dwelling place

Isa 51:1 Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek Jehovah: look unto the rock whence ye were hewn, and to the hold of the pit whence ye were digged.

2 Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you; for when he was but one I called him, and I blessed him, and made him many.

3 For Jehovah hath comforted Zion; he hath comforted all her waste places, and hath made her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of Jehovah; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.

4 Attend unto me, O my people; and give ear unto me, O my nation: for a law shall go forth from me, and I will establish my justice for a light of the peoples. 

(This speaks to Jew "O my people" and of Gentiles "the peoples")

Acts 3:22 Moses on-the-one-hand said that the God Jehovah will-stand-up (a) prophet for-YOU out-of YOUR brothers as me; of-him YOU-will-hear according-to all-things as-many-as he-might-speak to YOU.

 

Cont Isaiah 51:5 My righteousness is near, my salvation (יִשְׁעִי ) is gone forth, and mine arms (וזרעי) shall judge the peoples (עַמִּים); the isles shall wait for me, and on mine arm (זרעי) shall they trust.

This speaks of the Gentiles.  IF Yeshua and Yeshuah are both the same, then we may (?) see both of these aspects of Yeshua/Jesus in the plural use of "arms". Perhaps this speaks of "mercy" and "justice" and the "perfect balance" of YHVH?  Thus we don't want to be found lacking in "balance" as God hates false "weights"...

 

6 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath; for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment; and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.

Revelation 21:1 And I-saw (a) new-quality heaven and (a) new-quality earth; for the first heaven and the first earth went-away, and the sea is not still (existing?).

 

v24 And the Gentiles shall-walk-around through its light, and the kings of-the earth are-bringing their glory into it;
v25 And its gateways by-no-means might-be-shut of-day, for night shall not be there;
v26 And they-will-bring
the glory and the honor of-the Gentiles into it.
v27
And by-no-means it-might-go-in into it every common-thing and the (one) making (an) abomination and (a) lie, if the (ones) (are) not having-been-and-still-written in the little-book of-the life of-the lamb.

 

Acts 3:23 On-the-other-hand it-will-be every soul who-ever might not hear of-that prophet will-be-extirpated out-of the people.

 

Cont. Isaiah 51:7 Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye dismayed at their revilings.

 

Jeremiah 31:31 Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will make a new covenant (ברית חדשה׃) with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:

vs32 not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was a husband unto them, saith Jehovah.

vs33 But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith Jehovah: I will put my law in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people:

vs34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more.

 

 

2 Corinthians 3:2 "YOU yourselves-are our epistle, having-been-written-and-still-written in our hearts, coming-to-be-known and being-read by all MEN,

 v3 (Ones)-being-manifested that You are (an) epistle of-Messiah ministered by us, having-been-written-and-still-written not with-black-ink BUT with (the) Spirit of-(the)-living God, not in flat-tablets of-stone BUT in flat-tablets (of) fleshy hearts.

 

 

Cont. Isaiah 51:8 For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm shall eat them like wool; but my righteousness shall be for ever, and my salvation (H3444 ישועתי) unto all generations.

9 Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm ( H2220 זרוע ) of Jehovah; awake, as in the days of old, the generations of ancient times. Is it not thou that didst cut Rahab in pieces, that didst pierce the monster?

 

Now of whom does the "Arm of Jehovah" speak?   This is Yeshua.

 

 

From our Haggadah:

Z'roah (shank bone of the lamb or goat)

Leader (holding up the shankbone): What is the meaning of the paschal lamb?

            Exodus 12:27 tells us...
"that ye shall say, It is the sacrifice of Jehovah's passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the Egyptians, and delivered our houses. And the people bowed the head and worshipped."
   
John 1:29  On-the next-day the John is-looking-at the Jesus coming toward him, and he-is-saying, note the lamb-sacrifice of-the God, the (one) removing the sin of-the world.
Note: "removing"

All recite: He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth. (Isaiah 53:7)


The rabbis have given the shankbone on the seder plate a special name. It is called the Z'roah  Adonai - "The Arm of the Lord".

In scripture,  "the Arm" or "the Hand"  of YHVH the Father refers to YHVH the Son, Jesus.  "Arm" is from the Hebrew  זרוע  zĕrowa`- additionally defined as strength, power...

Isaiah 53:1  Who hath believed our message? and to whom hath the arm of Jehovah been revealed?
vs2  For he grew up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.
vs3  
He was despised, and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and as one from whom men hide their face he was despised; and we esteemed him not.
vs4  
Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
vs5  But he was wounded for our transgressions,
he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
vs6  All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and
Jehovah hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
vs7  He was oppressed, yet when he was afflicted he opened not his mouth; as a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep that before its shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth.
*******end excerpt of Haggadah "portion"*******

 

According to Thayer's Lexicon we may also see "the arm of Jehovah" as a "helper, a companion" and as "a violent man", and again, perhaps this is YHVH's perfect "balance"?

The suffering that Messiah Yeshua underwent on our behalf is also near our haftarah portion: 

Isaiah 52:14 "Like as many were astonished at thee (his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men)"

Jesus took such a beating that he could not be recognized.   After the resurrection he had "holes" in his hands and side.  Will he still have the facial scars?  Perhaps at times, but I think not, as hinted to in other passages regarding His Glory. Note that on the mount of Transformation (NOT transfiguration) Jesus appeared in Glory, and then "changed back".

 

Brit Chadasha/New Testament portion:  John 1:19-27, Acts 3:22-23

Acts 3:18 But the God which-things he-proclaimed-before through (the) mouth of-all of-the prophets, his Messiah to-suffer, thus he-fulfilled.
v19 YOU-repent therefore and YOU-turn-around with-reference-to YOUR sins to-be-obliterated, in-which-case seasons of-relief might-come from (the) person of-the Lord,

Jesus is the "person of the Lord" !
v20 And he-might-dispatch the (one) having-been-and-still-put-into-(your)-hand-before-for-YOU, Messiah Jesus,

Isaiah 53:1 

Who hath believed our message?

and to whom hath the arm of Jehovah been revealed?

v21 Whom on-the-one-hand it-is-essential heaven to-receive until times of-restitution of-all-things of-which the God spoke through (the) mouth of-the holy (ones) from his age of-prophets.
v22 Moses on-the-one-hand said that the God Jehovah will-stand-up (a) prophet for-YOU
* out-of YOUR brothers as me; of-him YOU-will-hear according-to all-things as-many-as he-might-speak to YOU.

* Note: This requirement for the Messiah to be Jewish establishes Islam as a false religion.


v23 On-the-other-hand it-will-be every soul who-ever might not hear of-that prophet will-be-extirpated out-of the people.
v24 But also all the prophets from Samuel and the (ones) successively as-many-as spoke also proclaimed these days.
v25 YOU yourselves-are the sons of-the prophets and of-the covenant which the God himself-covenanted with our fathers; saying to Abraham: And in your seed all the lineages of-the earth will-be-blessed-within.

In your seed = in Messiah Yeshua, all the lineages of the earth are blessed!  Halleluyah!
v26 To-YOU first the God having-stood-up his male-servant, he-dispatched him blessing YOU in to-be-turning-back each (one) from YOUR evils.
To the Jew first, and to the Gentile, Salvation, and that is to say, Yeshua!    Halleluyah!

Whom do you  say that Yeshua is?  Yeshua is YHVH.

John 1:19 And this is the witness of-the John, when the Jews dispatched priests and Levites out-of Jerusalem, in-order-that they-might-interrogate him, who are-you yourself?

v20 And he-confessed and denied not, and he-confessed, that I myself-am not the Messiah.

v21 And they-interrogated him, What then? Are-you yourself Elias?  And he-is-saying, I-am not. Are-you yourself the prophet? And he-answered, No.

v22 They-said therefore to-him, Who are-you? In-order-that we-might-give reply to-the (ones) having-sent us:  What are-you-saying concerning yourself?

 

v23 He-was-stating, I (am) (a) voice of-shouting in the wilderness, YOU-make-direct the way of-Jehovah, according-as said Isaiah the prophet.

Almost all translations have "The Lord" here, which loses a lot in the translation!  This is a quote from Isaiah 40:3, so there is NO QUESTIONING that this speaks of YHVH.

Isaiah 40:3 The voice of one that crieth, Prepare ye in the wilderness the way of Jehovah  [יְהוָה]; make level in the desert a highway for our God [לֵאלֹהֵֽינוּ].

Yeshua IS YHVH Elohim  (Jehovah God).  Halleluyah! (Praise Yah!)

John was preparing the way of YHVH Yeshua.

 

v24 And the (ones) having-been-and-still-dispatched were out-of the Pharisees.

v25 And they interrogated him and said, Why therefore are-you-baptizing if you yourself-are not the Messiah, neither Elias, nor the prophet?

v26 The John answered to-them saying, I myself-am-baptizing in water; but midst of-YOU he-has-stood-and-is-standing whom YOU yourselves-are not knowing-absolutely;

v27 It-is he, the-(one) coming behind me, who has-come-to-be-and-still-is in-front of-me, of-whom I myself-am not worthy in-order-that I-might-loose of-him the thong of-the shoe.

v28 These-(things) came-to-pass in Bethabara across the Jordan, where-in-which John was baptizing.

v29 On-the next-day the John is-looking-at the Jesus coming toward him, and he-is-saying, Note the lamb-sacrifice of-the God, the (one) removing the sin of-the world.

v30 This (one) is concerning whom I myself-said, Behind me is-coming (a) man, who has-come-to-be-and-still-is in-front of-me, because he-was first of-me.

John is explaining that Jesus was born after him but preexisted as The Word (John 1:1, 1:14).
v31 And-I myself-had not been-knowing him absolutely; BUT in-order-that he-might-be-manifested to-the Israeli, because-of this I myself-came baptizing in the water.
v32 And John bore-witness saying that I-have-beheld the Spirit descending as-if (a) dove out-of heaven, and
he-remained upon him. (See IF-115-116, R.H. Mount)
Cont. John 1:33 And-I myself-had not been-knowing him absolutely; BUT the-(one) having-sent me to-be-baptizing in water, that-(one) said to-me, Upon whom you-might-see the Spirit descending and remaining upon him, this-(one) is the-(one) baptizing in (the) Holy Spirit.
v34 And-I myself-have-seen-and-still-see, and I-have-borne-witness-and-still-bear-witness that
this-(one) is the son of-the God.
v35 On-the next-day again the John had-been-standing and two of-his disciples.
v36 And having-looked-upon the Jesus walking-around, he-is-saying, Note
the lamb-sacrifice of-the God.
 

Isaiah 52:15 so shall he sprinkle many nations; kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they understand.

 

Psalm 51:2  Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin.

 

Ezekiel 36:23 And I will sanctify my great name, which hath been profaned among the nations, which ye have profaned in the midst of them; and the nations shall know that I am Jehovah, saith the Lord Jehovah, when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes.
24 For
I will take you from among the nations, and gather you out of all the countries, and will bring you into your own land.
25 And
I will sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.
26
A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you; and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh.
27 And
I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep mine ordinances, and do them.
28 And ye shall dwell in the land that
I gave to your fathers; and ye shall be my people, and I will be your God.

 

And so all Israel shall be saved. 

Romans 11:26 And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written: The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob. (c.f. Isa.59.20)
v27 And this (is) the covenant from me to-them, at-the-time-that I-might-remove-for-myself their sins.
v28 On-the-one-hand enemies according-to
the good-news because-of YOU, on-the-other-hand cherished (ones) according-to the choice because-of the fathers;
v29 For
the bestowed-favors and the calling of-the God (are) unregrettable.
v30 For as-altogether YOU yourselves at-one-time disobeyed the God, but now YOU-had-mercy-bestowed in-the disobedience of-these.
Cont. Romans 11:31 Thus these also now disobeyed in-order-that by your mercy they themselves also might now have-mercy-bestowed.
v32 For the God shut-together all the (ones) with-reference-to disobedience in-order-that he-might-have-mercy (on) all the (ones).
v33 O depth of-God's riches and wisdom and knowledge; as unsearchable his sentences and untraceable his ways.
v34 For who came-to-know (the) mind of Jehovah? Or who became his fellow-counselor?
v35 Or who gave-before to-him, and it-will-be-repaid to-him?
v36 Because out-of him and through him and with-reference-to him (are) the all-things; to-him (be) the glory with-reference-to the ages:

Amen.
 

Exodus 6:6 Wherefore say unto the children of Israel, I am Jehovah, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm [זְרוֹעַ  zĕrowa`], and with great judgments:

 

Jeremiah 50:33 Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: The children of Israel and the children of Judah are oppressed together; and all that took them captive hold them fast; they refuse to let them go.
34 Their Redeemer is strong; Jehovah of hosts is his name: he will thoroughly plead their cause, that he may give rest to the earth, and disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon.
יהוה צבאות  - Jehovah of hosts

 

Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah

 

Philippians 2:5 YOU-be-having this opinion in YOU which also (is) in Messiah Jesus,


v6 Who existing in form of-God considered not the being equal with-God (a thing for) seizure,
v7 BUT
he-emptied himself having-taken form of (a) slave, having-become in similitude of-MEN;

    Jesus emptied himself from the form he pre-existed in - God - and took on the form in similitude of man
v8 And having-been-found in-figure as MAN he-humbled himself having-become obedient as-far-as death, but death of-(a)-cross.
v9 and on-this-account the God exceedingly-exalted him and bestowed-a-favo
r to-him the name, namely-the-one above every name,
v10 In-order-that
in the name of-Jesus every knee might-bend of-(those)-in-(the)-heavenly and of-(those)-earthly and of-(those)-subterranean,
v11 And every tongue might-acknowledge that
Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah with-reference-to glory of-God (the) Father,

YOU-be-having this opinion: Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah

By the Grace of God, Yeshua is my dwelling place. 1Cor.3:16

Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world."

Thank you Yeshua/Jesus, the name above all names!

 

 

This leads to Isaiah 53, which is so beautiful also.  Praise Yah!

Of course the Rabbis took it out of the Haftarah readings, as it so openly proclaims Yeshuah: Messiah!

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I got some change for you, brother!

 

Someone will say, often enough, that Christians are "under the Law" because God commanded "forever" and God doesn't change, so therefore there is no "New" covenant, but only a "renewed" Sinai covenant.

 Oy.

 

Matthew 5:18 For amen I-am-saying to-YOU, till the heaven and the earth might-go-past, one iota or one little-horn by-no-means might-go-past from the Law, till all-(things) might-come-to-pass.

 

Psalm 102:25 Of old didst thou lay the foundation of the earth; And the heavens are the work of thy hands.
26 They shall perish, but thou shalt endure; Yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; As a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed:
27 But thou art the same, And thy years shall have no end.

Of course Jesus knew that he himself (God) will change "the foundation of the earth And the heavens", therefore we should understand that a change in the law occurred.

 

A big distinction is that Jesus' word does not change...

Matthew 24:35 The heaven and the earth will-go-past, but by-no-means might my words go-past.

Jesus is the Law-giver.  He can change the law, but his words endure forever:

"YOU-heard that it-was-said to-the ancients.... But I myself-am-saying to-YOU" (Matt. ch5).

 

YHVH (Yeshua/Jesus) is the law giver--He can do whatever he wants.

 

God doesn't change:

Hebrews 13:8 "Jesus Messiah the same yesterday and today and with-reference-to the ages."

John 1:1 The Word was in (the) beginning, and the Word was with the God, and the Word was God.
v2 This (one) was in (the) beginning with the God.
v3 All-(things) came-to-be through him, and separate-from him but-not one-(thing) came-to-be which has-come-to-be-and-still-is.
 

God changes things:

Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."

So we see, right in the beginning, God changed everything.

The distinction is that God Himself does not change, but yes, he changes things - and having created man, God can and does change how he interacts with him.

 

And even so, often enough someone will say "Forever means forever!"

Then there's Eli...

1 Samuel 2:27-35 -

27 And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith Jehovah, Did I reveal myself unto the house of thy father, when they were in Egypt in bondage to Pharaoh's house?

28 and did I choose him out of all the tribes of Israel to be my priest, to go up unto mine altar, to burn incense, to wear an ephod before me? and did I give unto the house of thy father all the offerings of the children of Israel made by fire?

29 Wherefore kick ye at my sacrifice and at mine offering, which I have commanded in my habitation, and honorest thy sons above me, to make yourselves fat with the chiefest of all the offerings of Israel my people?

30 Therefore Jehovah, the God of Israel, saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now Jehovah saith, Be it far from me; for them that honor me I will honor, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

31 Behold, the days come, that I will cut off thine arm, and the arm of thy father's house, that there shall not be an old man in thy house.

32 And thou shalt behold the affliction of my habitation, in all the wealth which God shall give Israel; and there shall not be an old man in thy house *for ever.  (*כל־הימים)

33 And the man of thine, whom I shall not cut off from mine altar, shall be to consume thine eyes, and to grieve thy heart; and all the increase of thy house shall die in the flower of their age.

 34 And this shall be the sign unto thee, that shall come upon thy two sons, on Hophni and Phinehas: in one day they shall die both of them.
35 And I will raise me up a faithful priest, that shall do according to that which is in my heart and in my mind: and I will build him a sure house; and he shall walk before mine anointed *for ever. (
*כל־הימים)

As difficult as this may seem, the fact is that God made a "forever" statement and then later changed it with a different "forever" statement.  Never-the-less, God's Word endures forever, as scripture proves in Eli's lack of descendants.  (this is not contradictory: God is the sovereign over all.)

It is impossible for God to lie:

Hebrews 6:18  "In-order-that through two unchangeable things, in which (it-is) impossible (for) God to-lie, we-might-be-having strong comfort, the (ones) having-fled-for-refuge to-retain of-the hope lying-before (us);"

 

 

For ever means forever.

This is a concept we can grasp in the Light of understanding "In the beginning, God created" also dictates/speaks that God created time.

"Forever" then, is something that God created.  So while time is infinite to us as human beings, it is just another finite thing God created.

As believers in Jesus we are ONE (echad - Eph.5:30-32) in Messiah Yeshua - this is Jesus! - we are "with" Him in the beginning:

  In the beginning was the Word (Jn1:1) - and so were we, in the "forever-ness" of Messiah.

 

And we are (even now!) with Him in the end:

Revelation 21:1 And I-saw (a) new-quality heaven and (a) new-quality earth; for the first heaven and the first earth went-away, and the sea is not still (existing?).
v2 And the city, namely-the holy, new-quality Jerusalem, I-saw descending out-of the heaven from the God, having-been-and-still-prepared as (a) bride having-been-and-still-put-in-order for her husband.
v3 And I-heard (a) great voice out-of the throne saying: Behold the tabernacle of-the God (is) with the MEN,
and he-will-tabernacle with them, and they themselves-will-be his peoples, and the God himself will-be with them, their God.
v4 And he-will-obliterate every tear out-of their eyes, and the death will not be still, neither mourning nor clamor nor toil will not be still; because the first-things went-away.
v5 And the (one) sitting on the throne said:
Behold I-am-making all-things new-quality. And he-is-saying: You-write, because these words are trustworthy and authentic.
v6 And he-said to-me: They-have-come-to-pass-and-are-still-coming-to-pass. I (am) the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the finish. I myself-will-give to-the (one) thirsting out-of the spring of-the water of-the life gratuitously
. (see Isa.12:2-3 - the spring of Yeshua)
v7 The (one) having-victory will-inherit these-things, and I-shall-be God to-him and he himself-will-be (a) son to-me.
v8 But to-the timid and unbelieving and (ones) having-been-and-still-abominable and murderers and prostitutes and (ones) who-prepare-drugs and idolaters and to-all the (ones) false their part (will-be) in the lake namely-the (one) burning with-fire and with-sulphur, which is the death namely-the second.

 

And again:

Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world."

 

Moreover, in the state of echad with YHVH Yeshua - Jesus - we are now also in unity with Jesus even to this end:

Revelation 21:10 And he-brought me off in spirit upon (a) great and high mountain, and he pointed to-me the city namely-the holy Jerusalem descending out-of the heaven from the God,

...

v22 And I-saw not (a) sanctuary in it: for the Lord the God the Almighty is its sanctuary, and the lamb.
v23 And the city is not having need of-the sun nor of-the moon, in-order-that they might-appear for-it; for
the glory of-the God enlightened it, and its lamp (is) the lamb.
v24
And the Gentiles shall-walk-around through its light, and the kings of-the earth are-bringing their glory into it;
v25 And its gateways by-no-means might-be-shut of-day, for night shall not be there;
v26
And they-will-bring the glory and the honor of-the Gentiles into it.
v27 And by-no-means it-might-go-in into it every common-thing and the (one) making (an) abomination and (a) lie, if the (ones) (are) not
having-been-and-still-written in the little-book of-the life of-the lamb.

oh oh, wait a minute!  Gentiles in the future of futures in the new heaven and new earth??? 

 

Yes, and they are not "common"...

Acts 10:11 And he-is-observing the heaven having-been-and-still-opened and (a) certain article descending as (a) great linen-cloth being-lowered upon the earth by-four beginnings,

v12  In which was-existing all the four-footed (things) and reptiles of-the earth and flying (things) of-the heaven. (note this would include pigs)
v13 And (a) voice came-to-pass to him: Having-stood-up, Peter, you-sacrifice and you-eat.
v14 But the Peter said: Nowise, Lord, because I never ate every-(thing) common and unclean.
v15 And again (a) voice out-of (a) second (one?) to him:
What things the God cleansed you yourself-be not defiling.
v16 But this-(thing) came-to-pass thrice over, and directly the article was-taken-up into the heaven.

 

v17 But as the Peter was-being-thoroughly-perplexed within himself what the vision which he-saw may-be, behold the men namely-the (ones) having-been-and-still-dispatched by the Cornelius having-ascertained-by-asking the house of-the Simon, stood-by upon the gateway,

v18 And having-hollered they-were-inquiring if Simon the (one) being-nicknamed Peter is-being-entertained in-this-spot.

v19 But (as) the Peter (was) thoroughly-meditating concerning the vision, the Spirit said:  Behold three men are-seeking you;

v20 BUT having-stood-up you-descend, and you-be-proceeding together-with them not-one-thing discriminating-for-yourself, because I myself-have-dispatched-and-still-dispatch them.


What Peter saw appeared (by Law) as unclean to him.  God said otherwise.  It is wonderful that in Rev.21:24,26 Gentiles are highlighted as participants in the new heaven and new earth. The analogy from God is that He has cleaned Gentile believers in the blood of the Lamb, Yeshua.

 Remain steadfast in His Trust, so that "What things the God cleansed you yourself-be not defiling."

 

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Can God change His mind?

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Ki_Tisa/Nacham/nacham.html

by John Parsons

Interesting that the often heard Messianic mantra that "God does not change!" originates in Greek thinking. 

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Love-Trust-Works

John 6:29 "The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched."

Our Trust is our work.

Understand this also as that the trust is from God....our trust is the manifestation of God working in us....we don't even get "credit" for our trust, which while it is our work, it is only from God's work of love to us first that we are permitted to trust

....and this is the Love of God - that He loved us first...To Him is ALL the Glory...

1 John 4:19 We ourselves-are-cherishing, because he himself first cherished us.

 Again: The work of God is that He loved us first so that we might love and so it is only in HIS love to us that our trust is allowed.  And yes, the context of the passage shows that this trust is also the work that we are to do..

 

 If you love me, you keep my commandments.

Jump to → For the Love of God - please read again

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#For_the_Love_of_God.

Regarding "works":

Those trusting in Jesus are commanded to rest from the "works of the Law", which came about due to the sin at Gan Eden:

Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world."

Shabbat Shalom

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Aug 5, 2013/ Aug 25, 2014

Rosh Chodesh Elul

Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation

 

 

Micha'el Ben David - taste and see -- --sample tracks

https://emetzionmusic.com/music/taste-see/ 

I love his "Ta'amu U'Reu".  This is from Psalm 34.   I feel that it answers Psalm 51, and that reading Psalm 51 while he sings "Ta'amu U'Rea" (taste and see) is a double blessing...

 

 Psalm51

vs1For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David; when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.

 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: According to the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 

vs2 Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin

vs3 For I know my transgressions; And my sin is ever before me. 

vs4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, And done that which is evil in thy sight; That thou mayest be justified when thou speakest, And be clear when thou judgest. 

vs5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity; And in sin did my mother conceive me. 

vs6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts; And in the hidden part thou wilt make me to know wisdom. 

vs7 Purify me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow

vs8 Make me to hear joy and gladness, That the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. 

vs9 Hide thy face from my sins, And blot out all mine iniquities. 

vs10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; And renew a right spirit within me. 

vs11 Cast me not away from thy presence; And take not thy holy Spirit from me. 

vs12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; And uphold me with a willing spirit. 

vs13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; And sinners shall be converted unto thee. 

vs14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation; [And] my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. 

vs15 O Lord, open thou my lips; And my mouth shall show forth thy praise. 

vs16 For thou delightest not in sacrifice; else would I give it: Thou hast no pleasure in burnt-offering. 

vs:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: A broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. 

vs18 Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: Build thou the walls of Jerusalem. 

vs19 Then will thou delight in the sacrifices of righteousness, In burnt-offering and in whole burnt-offering: Then will they offer bullocks upon thine altar. 

 

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Shoftim notes

 

The Jews were to have judges:

Deuteronomy 16:18  Judges (shoftim) and officers shalt thou make thee in all thy gates, which Jehovah thy God giveth thee, according to thy tribes; and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment

 

If a local matter was too difficult to judge, they were to take it to a higher council:

Deuteronomy 17:8 If there arise a matter too hard for thee in judgment, between blood and blood, between plea and plea, and between stroke and stroke, being matters of controversy within thy gates; then shalt thou arise, and get thee up unto the place which Jehovah thy God shall choose;
9 and thou shalt come unto the priests the Levites, and unto the judge that shall be in those days: and thou shalt inquire; and they shall show thee the sentence of judgment.

 

This is where the Levite and judge receive authority:
Deuteronomy 17:10 And thou shalt do according to the tenor of the sentence which they shall show thee from that place which Jehovah shall choose; and thou shalt observe to do according to all that they shall teach thee:
11 according to the tenor of the law which they shall teach thee, and according to the judgment which they shall tell thee, thou shalt do; thou shalt not turn aside from the sentence which they shall show thee, to the right hand, nor to the left.
12 And the man that doeth presumptuously, in not hearkening unto the priest that standeth to minister there before Jehovah thy God, or unto the judge, even that man shall die: and thou shalt put away the evil from Israel.
13 And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously.

I would assume this is where Rabbinical Judaism claims authority too.  They have certain authority, and there is authority that they certainly do not have, as at Hebrews 13:10.

 

Deuteronomy 21:5 And the priests the sons of Levi shall come near; for them Jehovah thy God hath chosen to minister unto him, and to bless in the name of Jehovah; and according to their word shall every controversy and every stroke be.

"in the name of Jehovah": יְהוָה - not "in the name of Adonai or Ha Shem".  The authority is in the name of YHVH; in not using God's name, they are not using his authority, but rather, in a sense they use their own authority of "we are so pure, we won't corrupt the name of God by mis-pronouncing it, although God said to bless in his name of YHVH.  The Rabbis get around this by claiming in times past they did use YHVH, but only once a year.  And as far as we Christians are concerned, all that is ok in light of the Gospel:

Hebrews 13:10 We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat.

 

 

The greater error is with Messianics that follow Rabbinical Judaism and do not bless in the name of YHVH, while at the same time speaking freely concerning Yeshua.  This shows that they don't have the same reverence for Jesus as they claim to reserve for YHVH. Yeshua is the person (image) of YHVH:  Luke 1:76 But you, child (pre-teen), will-be-called (a) prophet of-(the)-Most-High; for you-will-proceed-before, before (the) person of-Jehovah to-prepare his ways; (& see John 1:23, Isa.40:3).

Yes, "the greater error":

Hebrews 10:27 But certain fearful long-waiting-for of-judgement and zeal of-future fire to-be-eating the (ones) set-over-against.
v28 Some-one having-disregarded (a) law of-Moses, upon two or three witnesses if-dying-off separate-from pities;
v29 To-how-much of-worse vengeance are-YOU-thinking will-he-be-thought worthy, the (one) having-trodden-down the Son of-the God and having-considered the blood of-the covenant, in which he-was-made-holy, common, and having-insulted-within the Spirit of-the favor?
v30 For we-are-knowing-absolutely the (one) having-said: To-me an-avenging, I myself will-repay; and again: Jehovah will-judge his people.
v31 (A) fearful (thing) to-fall-into hands of-(a)-living God.

 

The ridiculousness is carried over to not even writing YHVH, but replacing it with "Ha Shem" or "Adonai".  We HAVE the Hebrew spelling; we KNOW how to spell his name.  Yet they change the Word of God to fit their doctrine.  Same old story., "Yea, hath God said?".  Regarding pronunciation, understand that even today's Greek speech/pronunciation is different from biblical times...English pronunciation has changed in the last few hundred years...yet we HAVE the Hebrew spelling of the Tetragrammaton.  Praise Yah! Let's not lose it to "ha shem" or "Adonai".

 

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Isaiah 53 -  Again!

53 Who hath believed [a] our message? and to whom hath the arm of Jehovah been revealed? 2 For he grew up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; [b]and when we see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. 3 He was despised, and [c]rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with [d]grief: and [e]as one from whom men hide their face he was despised; and we esteemed him not.4 Surely he hath borne our [f] griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and Jehovah hath [g]laid on him the iniquity of us all. 7 He was oppressed, yet when he was afflicted he opened not his mouth; as a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep that before its shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth. 8 [h]By oppression and judgment he was taken away; and as for his generation, who among them considered that he was cut off out of the land of the [i]living for the transgression of my people to whom the stroke was due? 9 And they made his grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in his death; [j]although he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth. 10 Yet it pleased Jehovah to bruise him; he hath [k]put him to grief: [l]when thou shalt make his soul [m]an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of Jehovah shall prosper in his hand. 11 [n]He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: [o]by the knowledge of himself shall my righteous servant [p]justify many; and he shall bear their iniquities. 12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he poured out his soul unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors: yet he bare the sin of many, and [q]made intercession for the transgressors.

 

 

 

 

Isaiah 53 Footnotes:

Isaiah 53:1 Or, that which we have heard
Isaiah 53:2 Or, that we should look upon him; nor beauty etc.
Isaiah 53:3 Or, forsaken
Isaiah 53:3 Hebrew sickness.
Isaiah 53:3 Or, he hid as it were his face from us
Isaiah 53:4 Hebrew sicknesses.
Isaiah 53:6 Hebrew made to light.
Isaiah 53:8 Or, From
Isaiah 53:8 Or, living? for the transgression of my people was he stricken
Isaiah 53:9 Or, because
Isaiah 53:10 Hebrew made him sick.
Isaiah 53:10 Or, when his soul shall make an offering
Isaiah 53:10 Hebrew a trespass-offering.
Isaiah 53:11 Or, He shall see and be satisfied with the travail etc.
Isaiah 53:11 Or, by his knowledge
Isaiah 53:11 Or, make many righteous
Isaiah 53:12 Or, maketh

 

 

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Below a related note from Parashah Vayetzei on Isaiah 53, as it fits here also

 

Isaiah 53 study (Nov 7, 2013)
Aish.com placed a translation and commentary on Isaiah 53 on Facebook.

They said:

"There is no reason that the “servant” in Isaiah 53 would suddenly switch and refer to someone other than the Jewish people."

  I responded:

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Well, in vs1 we see the "arm of the LORD",
זְרוֹעַ  zĕrowa`is the name of the shankbone on the Passover table. But, that might be a difficult thing to see as per Isa.45:15.

And here is another close by reason:
Isa.49:6 "yea, he saith, It is too light a thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth"

 

Now, if you claim that this passage refers to Isaiah as the servant, as some do, you have provided a reason "that the 'servant' in Isaiah 53 would suddenly switch and refer to someone other than the Jewish people." Of course saying "Israel raises up Israel" does not make sense. Speaking of getting to the heart of the Hebrew, I just love the Hebrew text's presentation of the feminine noun "YeshuaH". Keep reading that Isaiah 12:2-3 in Hebrew at Havdalah! This will (eventually) lead to Isa.40:5, but I digress...

I like how John Ankerberg words this:
"-- First, the biblical text itself teaches us the suffering Servant could not be Isaiah or the nation of Israel. The reason for this is found in verses 9 and 10 where we are told the Servant 'had done no violence, nor was any deceit found in his mouth.'" This couldn’t be Isaiah or the nation of Israel since Isaiah himself clearly states, "I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips" (Isa. 6:5)--"
Unlike Isaiah and Israel, the Servant is righteous. vs11 יַצְדִּיק צַדִּיק --of which it appears you are not translating one of these words...now what was that about an accurate Hebrew translation?

And of course Ankerberg is a bible studying Christian, so I doubt many "MessyAntics" hear him.

The Zohar references Isa. 53:4 as the Messiah: “There is in the garden of Eden a palace called the palace of the sons of sickness; this palace the Messiah enters, and summons every sickness, every pain, and every chastisement of Israel; they all come and rest upon him. And were it not that he had thus lighted them off Israel and taken them upon himself, there had been no man able to bear Israel’s chastisement for transgression of the law: and this is that which is written, “Surely our sicknesses he had carried”.
I've heard it said that the Zohar is crazy (or makes you crazy if you read it?). Fortunately we have the Talmud to listen to also:
Sanhedrin 98b: "What is his [the Messiah's] name? -...His name is the 'the leper scholar,' as it is written, - Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him a leper, smitten of god, and afflicted."


Of course the Talmud was compiled long after the New Testament's Matthew 8:17, so that might explain their (Rabbinical) Messianic thinking. And there are not a few Rabbis of this Messianic thinking. Just do a web search for "Isaiah 53 Messiah".

At any rate, I understand from vs1 that not many hear the report. It is hopeful to contemplate the realization of the new covenant spoken of at Jeremiah 31:31-34;
"not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers" - let's get ready for some serious change. And hey, shalom and remember - no worries: Jesus' dying words were "Father, forgive them for they don't know what they do." And then it got dark. Stars were out. Jer. 31:36.
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End of response to Aish

above Zohar reference is Zohar II, 212a

It occurred to me while writing the above response, that responding to Orthodox Jews and Messianic "Believers" is basically the same.

I note that the Orthodox do not accept Jesus as Messiah, where the Messianic do.  However, the Orthodox are in the end better off some of the Messianic, because some of the the Messianic SAY Jesus/Yeshua is Messiah, but DENY that he is YHVH.  Yes, some may say he is YHVH, but they will say you MUST obey the Sinai Covenant, and in that, they limit the authority of Yeshua to a "lessor god".

That is, they really don't trust "Messiah Yeshua YHVH".

 

Hebrews 8:7 "For if that first (covenant) was faultless, (a) place was not being-sought of-a-second"

 

Better to not know anything, than to be a self-righteous Messianic.  So says scripture:

Hebrews 10:29 To-how-much of-worse vengeance are-YOU-thinking will-he-be-thought worthy, the (one) having-trodden-down the Son of-the God and having-considered the blood of-the covenant, in which he-was-made-holy, common, and having-insulted-within the Spirit of-the favor?

 

 

 

 

 

 @Rosh Chodesh Elul...

 (begins @sunset, Aug 19, 2020)

 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation

 

Create in me a clean heart...

 

 

 Psalm 51

vs1For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David; when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.

 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: According to the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 

vs2 Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin. 

vs3 For I know my transgressions; And my sin is ever before me. 

vs4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, And done that which is evil in thy sight; That thou mayest be justified when thou speakest, And be clear when thou judgest. 

vs5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity; And in sin did my mother conceive me. 

vs6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts; And in the hidden part thou wilt make me to know wisdom. 

vs7 Purify me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 

vs8 Make me to hear joy and gladness, That the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. 

vs9 Hide thy face from my sins, And blot out all mine iniquities. 

vs10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; And renew a right spirit within me. 

vs11 Cast me not away from thy presence; And take not thy holy Spirit from me. 

vs12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; And uphold me with a willing spirit. 

vs13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; And sinners shall be converted unto thee. 

vs14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation; [And] my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. 

vs15 O Lord, open thou my lips; And my mouth shall show forth thy praise. 

vs16 For thou delightest not in sacrifice; else would I give it: Thou hast no pleasure in burnt-offering. 

vs:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: A broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. 

vs18 Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: Build thou the walls of Jerusalem. 

vs19 Then will thou delight in the sacrifices of righteousness, In burnt-offering and in whole burnt-offering: Then will they offer bullocks upon thine altar

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@ the altar

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John 4:21 The Jesus is-saying to-her, Woman, you-trust to-me, that (an) hour is-coming when neither in this mountain nor in Jerusalem will-YOU-worship the Father.

v22 YOU yourselves-are-worshipping what YOU-are not knowing-absolutely: we ourselves-are-worshipping what we-are-knowing-absolutely; because the salvation (Yeshuah) is out-of the Jews.

v23 BUT (an) hour is-coming and now is, when the authentic worshippers will-worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father also is-seeking the (ones) such-as-these worshipping him.

v24 The God (is) spirit, and it-is essential the (ones) worshipping him to-be-worshipping in spirit and truth.

 

1Corinthians 3:16 "Are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that YOU-are (the) sanctuary of-God and the Spirit of-the God is-dwelling in YOU?"

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Hebrews 13:10 We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat.

Those serving the shadow tabernacle, that is the physical tabernacle (Old Covenant), cannot approach the altar (New Covenant) where in believers partake. 

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John 3:16 "For thus the God cherished the world so-that he-gave his son, namely-the only-begotten, in-order-that every-(one) the (one) trusting with-reference-to him might not perish, BUT he-might-be-having life eternal.

v17 For the God dispatched not his son into the world in-order-that he-might-be-judging the world, BUT in-order-that the world might-be-saved through him."

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@ the cleaning of the heart

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Deuteronomy 30:14 But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it. ←(this too is HOW the commandments are not grievous, they are spiritual, and in the heart)

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 Jeremiah 31:31 Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will make a (ברית חדשה׃) new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:

vs32 not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was a husband unto them, saith Jehovah.

vs33 But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith Jehovah: I will put my law in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people:

vs34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more.

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This is the now:

2 Corinthians 3:2 YOU yourselves-are our epistle, having-been-written-and-still-written in our hearts, coming-to-be-known and being-read by all MEN,

 v3 (Ones)-being-manifested that You are (an) epistle of-Messiah ministered by us, having-been-written-and-still-written not with-black-ink BUT with (the) Spirit of-(the)-living God, not in flat-tablets of-stone BUT in flat-tablets (of) fleshy hearts.

 

 v4 But we-are-having reliance such-as-this through the Messiah toward the God.

 

v5 Not that we-are adequate from ourselves to-figure anything as out-of ourselves, BUT our adequateness (is) out-of the God,

 v6 Who also made us adequate ministers of-(a)-new-quality covenant, not of-letter BUT of-spirit; for the letter is-killing, but the spirit is-making-alive.

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The Sinai Covenant was written on stone (i.e. the Ten Commandments), whereas the New Covenant is written on the heart... 

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 @ Out with the old, in with the new...

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Hebrews 13:10 "We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat."

 

Of necessity to define and understand what spiritual adultery is, Romans 7:1-6

Romans 7:1 Or are-YOU-being-ignorant, brothers, for I-am-speaking to-(ones)-coming-to-know law, that the law is-exercising-lordship of-the MAN on as-long time as he-is-living?

v2 For the woman under-a-husband has-been-and-is-still-bound by-law to-the living husband; but if the husband might-die-off, she-has-been-and-is still-rendered-inactive from the law of-the husband.

v3 So therefore, while the husband (is) living, she-will-be-termed (an) adulteress if she-might-become to-(a)-different man; but if the husband might-die-off, she-is free from the law, she (will) not be (an) adulteress having-become to-(a)-different man.

v4 So-that, my brothers, YOU yourselves also were-put-to-death to-the law through the body of-the Messiah, with-reference-to YOU to-become to-(a)-different (one), to-the (one) having-been-raised out-of dead (ones), in-order-that we-might-bring-forth-fruit to-the God.

v5 For when we-were in the flesh, the sufferings of-the sins the (sufferings) through the law were-operating in our members with-reference-to the (object) to-bring-forth-fruit to-the death;

v6 But at-this-instant we-were-rendered-inactive from the law, having-died-off in which we-were-being-held-fast, so-that we (are) to-be-being-a-slave in newness of-spirit and not in-oldness of-letter.

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@ Doing God's Work:

 John 6:29 "The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched."

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and so, "The Just shall live by Trust.Habakkuk 2:4b

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Romans 1:16 For I-am not ashamed-of the good-news; for it-is (the) power of-God with-reference-to salvation to-everyone trusting, both to-Jew first and to-Greek.

v17 For justice of-God is-being-uncovered from heaven in it out-of trust with-reference-to trust, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written:  But the just (one) will-himself-live out-of trust.

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Mark 9:24b "I-am-trusting, Lord, you-be-helping of-me the unbelief."

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@ Shabbat Shalom:

Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world."

 

YHVH's commandment is to rest from the works!

Shabbat Shalom!!!

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@ the end notes:

Note that Gentile believers in Jesus are not grafted into ethnic Israel, but rather they are grafted in AMONG the remnant called out of Israel (those trusting in Yeshua/Jesus), that is the original New Testament assembly, which is the Body of Messiah/Christ. Jesus is The Root (Rev.22:16).  Thus while gentiles believers are grafted into the real spiritual Israel's covenantal relationship with YHVH, it is NOT the Sinai Covenant that they are grafted into.  In fact, ethnic Israel (Torah Observant denying Jesus) is a "beloved enemy" of Christians (A.K.A. Messianics!):

Romans 11:28 "On-the-one-hand enemies according-to the good-news because-of YOU, on-the-other-hand cherished (ones) according-to the choice because-of the fathers"

 

Again, the issue/problem with Israel was not their "Torah Observance" quality or quantity, but their lack of Trust:

Romans 11:19 You-will-say therefore: Branches were-broken-out in-order-that I myself-might-be-grafted-in.

v20 Rightly: they-were-broken-out by-the distrust, but you yourself-have-stood-and-still-are-standing by-the trust. You-be not having-an-opinion-of high-things, BUT you-be-fearing-for-yourself;

v21 For if the God spared not of-the branches according-to nature, neither will-he-spare of-you.

 

Of course the unbelieving (and thus disobedient) Israel WILL be saved, and ALL of YHVH Sinai Covenant WILL be completed/finished/ended in ethnic Israel also.

Romans 11:25 For I-am not willing (for) YOU to-be-being-ignorant brothers, (of) this mystery, in-order that YOU-might not be prudent in yourselves, that petrifaction has-come-to-pass-and-still-is from part to-the Israeli, until of-which (time) the fulness of-the Gentiles might-come-in,

v26 And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written:  The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob.

v27 And this (is) the covenant from me to-them, at-the-time-that I-might-remove-for-myself their sins.

 

“from me to-them"  - this is how the New Covenant works for the Jews (before and after the Cross) that do not accept Jesus/Yeshua as Messiah...keep in mind it is a mystery and they are petrified, i.e. they keep their "stony hearts" for a period of time until Jesus returns.

 

Understand that the New Covenant "cuts" both ways, forward and backward in time, and the blood of the Lamb, Yeshua provides the ready condition of propitiatory "redemption-back" for those "dead in Messiah" also.  They will look on him whom they pierced and morn and repent and accept Jehovah Jesus Messiah as per Philippians 2:9-11, Romans 3:24-25, 1Thessalonians 4:14-16.

Romans 3:24 "Being-justified gratuitously by his favor through the redemption-back namely-the (one) in Messiah Jesus;

v25 Whom the God himself-placed-before, (a) propitiatory through trust in his blood, with-reference-to (a) demonstration of-his justice because of the letting-go-unpunished of-the sinful-acts having-come-to-pass-before-and-still-existing"

Note vs. 24 "redemption-back" - ἀπολυτρώσεως -apolutroseos- and "propitatory" -ἱλαστήριον -hilasterion-

This is the “redemption-back” (ἀπολυτρώσεως - apolutroseos) power of the Propitiatory (ἱλαστήριον - hilasterion) , Messiah Yeshua.  (understand this-Yeshua IS the Propitiatory (ἱλαστήριον - hilasterion)  ...His sacrifice REMOVES our sin, and is not just a "covering" (atonement) as was provided annually at Yom Kippur in the Levitical priesthood.)

[regarding "redemption-back" vs. "redeemed", note that Gentile Christians were never under the Mosaic law, and thus would not be "redeemed" from failure to keep the Mosaic law. "Redemption-back" refers to THE redemption-back of Israel to their status at Mt. Sinai before the sin of the golden calf (Hebrews 9:15), AND to the redemption-back of Gentile believers in Yeshua to the echad/unity MAN had with God before the fall in Gan Eden (Rom.3:24; Col 1:4; Eph.1:7,14; 4:30; 1Cor.1:30)]

 

Redemption is a releasing or forgiving or redeeming action that goes to the beginning of that which caused the state to become:  it isn't redemption just for sins after the cross, or that you just did, but rather also redeems you and others -even those already dead - from earlier sins.  Thus, "redemption-back" translates the correct meaning.  Those "Old Testament" observant Jews that were trusting in YHVH Word that he would (future) send a Messiah to redeem them are ALSO "covered" - Atonement is provided for them ALSO through the blood of the Lamb, Yeshua, our Propitiatory.  However, they have not yet acknowledged Jesus is that YHVH Messiah Elohim (Phil 2:9-11) so they are not YET in sight of the throne.  They will look on Him whom they pierced and mourn and there will be a great conversion at their resurrection.  In this, we may view them as "safe" in the Blood of the Lamb, but not yet "saved"....

In these things, we see the greater love of the Father in providing redemption - back to those that lived prior to the cross.  Further, we may see a greater love in it's presentation of the Gospel from the creation (i.e. the Gospel in the Stars, the Gospel in the Garden, the Gospel preached to Abraham (the Akedah), and so forth that all pointed to Jesus and that those trusting (Hebrews 11) in Jesus/Yeshua are already resurrected "alive" with him, just as those that "sleep in Jesus" (1Thes.4).   That may be a difficult concept. Consider that Moses and Elijah appeared with Jesus before the cross in Israel.

 

1 Thessalonians 4:16 "Because the Lord himself with stimulating-cry, with voice of-an-archangel and with trumpet of God, will-descend from heaven, and the dead (ones) in Messiah will-stand-up-again-for-themselves firstly,"

 

@ the exacting Greek - note those that sleep in Jesus, come with Jesus:

1 Thessalonians 4:14 "For if we-are-trusting that Jesus died-off and he-stood-up-again, thus also the God will-lead with him the (ones) having-fallen-asleep through the Jesus."

 

"the dead (ones) in Messiah" - ο νεκρο ν Χριστ

"(ones) having fallen asleep through the Jesus" - τος κοιμηθντας δι το ησο

Note the different Greek words, hence different meanings designating different groups:

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"the dead (ones) in Messiah" - possibly the souls under the alter @Rev.6:9.  We see Jews are God's witnesses @Romans3:2b " they-were-trusted (with) the oracles of-the God."

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"(ones) having fallen asleep through the Jesus" - possibly those @Rev.7:14 that have bodies and washed their stolees (robes) in the blood of the lamb (New Testament believers) and are in SIGHT of the throne.  Because NO ONE come to the presence of the father except through Messiah Jesus (John 14:6), and so until the souls under the alter are resurrected (Ezk.37:4, 1Cor.15:52, 1Thess.4:16) and accept Jesus (which they will) they cannot be "in sight" of YHVH, so to speak.

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Indeed, scripture says that the Jews that do not trust in Jesus will have more "fullness" than the Gentile believers:

Romans 11:12  "But if their offence (is) riches of-(a)-world and their inferiority (is) riches of-nations, in-how-much more their fullness."

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National ethnic (and Torah Observant, Yeshua denying (petrified) Israel will look on him whom they pierced and morn and repent and accept Jehovah Jesus Messiah:

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Philippians 2:9 "and on-this-account the God exceedingly-exalted him and bestowed-a-favor to-him the name, namely-the-one above every name,

v10 In-order-that in the name of-Jesus every knee might-bend of-(those)-in-(the)-heavenly and of-(those)-earthly and of-(those)-subterranean,

v11 And every tongue might-acknowledge that Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah with-reference-to glory of-God (the) Father,

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Zechariah 12:10 And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplication; and they shall look unto me whom they have pierced; and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his first-born.

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@Many have already tasted and seen that YHVH is good:

Matthew 19:37 "And again (a) different scripture is-saying: They-will-see with-reference-to whom they-pierced."

Along the context of Matt 19, this may be seen to say "We see our Salvation/Yeshuah because of what Jesus, whom we all pierced, has done for us".......

 

Psalm 34:1 A Psalm of David; when he changed his behavior before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed.

I will bless Jehovah at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. 

vs2 My soul shall make her boast in Jehovah: The meek shall hear thereof, and be glad. 

vs3 Oh magnify Jehovah with me, And let us exalt his name together. 

vs4 I sought Jehovah, and he answered me, And delivered me from all my fears. 

vs5 They looked unto him, and were radiant; And their faces shall never be confounded. 

vs6 This poor man cried, and Jehovah heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles. 

vs7 The angel of Jehovah encampeth round about them that fear him, And delivereth them. 

vs8 Oh taste and see that Jehovah is good: Blessed is the man that taketh refuge in him

vs9 Oh fear Jehovah, ye his saints; For there is no want to them that fear him. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Parshat Re'eh רְאֵה   

"See"

Torah Portion:

Torah Deut.11:26 - 16:17

Haftarah Portion:

Haftarah - Isaiah 54:11 - 55:5

We also read the portions found "missing" within Eikev-Re'eh-Shoftim-Ke Teizei : Isaiah 51:4-11 and Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12

Brit Chadashah Portion:

 John 7:37-52

(We also read 1John ch4)

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

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Deuteronomy 11:26 "Behold  [רְאֵה], I set before you this day a blessing and a curse:"

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Note that there is a "missing"*  Haftarah portion between Parashat Eikev and Parashat Re'eh:

Rabbinical Judaism leaves this out because Isaiah 53 so clearly speaks of Messiah Yeshua/Jesus Christ.  In other words, they choose not to see.  However, even this "choosing" may indeed be a part of the blindness that YHVH has placed on them (see Romans ch.11).  At any rate...we -through God's grace- don't skip this portion.

 

"Missing" blessing: Haftarah portion:

  Isaiah 51:4 - 54:10 (Isa. 51.12 - 52:12 is the Haftarah for next week's Parashat Shoftim.

"Missing" blessing  Brit Chadashah Portion:

 1 John 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* On "missing" portions:

Eikev Haftarah Portion:                    Isaiah 49:14 - 51:3

"Missing" Haftarah between Eikev and Re'eh:           Isa. 51:4 - 54:10*

Re'eh Haftarah Portion:                    Isaiah 54:11 - 55:5

Shoftim Haftarah portion:                 Isaiah 51:12-52:12

"Missing" Haftarah between Shoftim and Ke Teitzei:  Isa. 52:13 - 53:12

 Ke Teitzei  Haftarah portion:            Isaiah 54:1 - 10

 

*Shoftim covers Isa. 51:12 - 52:12, Ke Teitzei covers Isa. 54:1-10, leaving only 51:4-11  ("missing" between Eikev and Ke Teitzei) and Isa.52:13-15, 53:1-12 "missing" overall between these portions.  "Omitted" is probably more correct than "missing".   Why do the Rabbis omit these portions, particularly Isaiah chapter 53?  Why do "Messianics" follow the Rabbis?

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John Parsons @ www.hebrew4christians.com  explains that the Sanctuary is in the heart of the believer: http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Re_eh/re_eh.html

 

This aligns with:

Matthew 4:17 From then the Jesus began to-be-preaching and to-be-saying, YOU-be-repenting; for the kingdom of-the heavens has-drawn-near-and-is-still-near.

 

For context:
Matthew 4:11
Then the devil is-letting him be, and behold, angels came-near and were-ministering to-him.
v12 But
the Jesus having-heard that John was-given-over, he-retired into the Galilee:
v13 And having-left-behind the Nazareth, having-come he-resided with-reference-to Capernaum, the (one) beside-the-sea, in territories of-Zebulon and Naphtali,
v14 In-order-that the-(thing) having-been-said through Isaiah the prophet might-be-fulfilled, saying,
v15
Land of-Zebulon, and land of-Naphtali, way of-sea across of-the Jordan, Galilee of-the Gentiles,
v16
The people namely-the (one) sitting in darkness saw great light, and to-the (ones) sitting in country and shadow of-death, Light rose to-them.
v17 From then the Jesus began to-be-preaching and to-be-saying, YOU-be-repenting; for the kingdom of-the heavens has-drawn-near-and-is-still-near.
 

"Seeing" through the "dark glass/mirrors"; The Temple (HIERON), and Sanctuary (NAOS), are distinct in the Greek....The Sanctuary (NAOS) is the "heart part" of the entire Temple (HIERON)....

 

The sanctuary is the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies, AND the Sanctuary of the God, YHVH, has moved or changed through and in four locations;

1. on the "Mercy Seat" in the Holy of Holies in the Wilderness Tabernacle (Leviticus 16:2)

2. on the "Mercy Seat" in the Holy of Holies in the 1st Temple (2 Chronicles 7:1-2, 1Kings 9:3)

3. in Jesus (John 2:21, John.10:30, Colossians 2:9, John1:14)

4. in believers (Matt.27:51, Hebrews 4:3, Hebrews 10:20, 1Cor.3:16, John 14:23, Eph.5:30-32)

 

Torah Portion:  Deut.11:26 - 16:11

See:  A blessing and a curse...

We are to choose the blessing...

But note Deuteronomy 12:9 " for ye are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which Jehovah thy God giveth thee.

vs10 "But when ye go over the Jordan, and dwell in the land which Jehovah your God causeth you to inherit, and he giveth you rest from all your enemies round about, so that ye dwell in safety,

vs11 "then it shall come to pass that to the place which Jehovah your God shall choose, to cause his name to dwell there (your heart!) , thither shall ye bring all that I command you:  your burnt-offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave-offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow unto Jehovah.

NOW see/hear/shema - that at this time, since Yeshua "began to-be-preaching and to-be-saying, YOU-be-repenting; for the kingdom of-the heavens has-drawn-near-and-is-still-near", this rest is NEAR you...just trust to cross the Jordan...

Hebrews 4:3 For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world.

Cont. Deuteronomy 12:12 "And ye shall rejoice before Jehovah your God, ye, and your sons, and your daughters, and your menservants, and your maid-servants, and the Levite that is within your gates, forasmuch as he hath no portion nor inheritance with you."

Perhaps this speaks of "the first shall be last, the last shall be first" and in that speaks of His Grace going both ways.  Don't be high minded...Romans 11:12, 25,26 "How much more their fullness"

vs11 "choose" again shows YHVH's lovingkindness;  It is His Choice that prevails, not ours.  We are a fickle lot, God is not.  Jesus said that he personally chose Judas, and Jesus said he had lost none that God had given him...

It is God's choice to "to cause his name to dwell there” ( this is in your heart!)

John 14:23 The Jesus answered and said to-him, If anyone might-be-cherishing me, he-will-keep my word, and my Father will-cherish him, and we-will-come to him, and we-shall-make abode beside him.

"he-will-keep"

- again we see this statement of fact....If you love Jesus, you WILL in fact keep His Word.

GRACEFULLY – Within 1 Jn.2:1 we read: “if someone might-sin, we-are-having (an) advocate with the Father, Jesus Messiah (a) just (one).”

 

 

Isaiah 16:2 & 5 shows that a singular sacrifice would (future) suffice for the Passover, conforming with Exodus 12:6b "And the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill IT at even”.  This points to the "redemption-back" (Romans 3:25-26) found in the shed blood of the Lamb of God, Yeshua the Messiah.

Consider  ~ lovingkindness~

Zechariah 9:11 As for thee also, because of the blood of thy covenant I have set free thy prisoners from the pit wherein is no water.

 

So again, at the Jordan crossing....

It appears from Zech. 9:11 that - possibly - those separated from Abraham's bosom by a vast gulf, such as the rich man was separated from Lazarus, have been "set free", i.e. they can cross the Jordan (that vast gulf, or better chasm, of trust. See Apol.39 pp19-20. Note that scripture does not say the rich man was in "hell".).    However, it is ONLY through Jesus that a person can come into the presence of YHVH, hence the souls under the altar (In John’s day @Rev 6:9) are not in "sight" of the throne as those who washed their stoles in the blood of the Lamb (Rev.7:14).

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What does YHVH not see?  The Haftarah portion illustrates…

 

Haftarah - Isaiah 54:11 - 55:5

Jesus is King of Kings..

Stage Set 1:

Isaiah 54:5

For thy Maker is thy husband;

Jehovah of hosts is his name:

and the Holy One of Israel is thy Redeemer;

the God of the whole earth shall he be called.

Amen.

Set 2:

Isaiah 54:11 O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold, I will set thy stones in fair colors, and lay thy foundations with sapphires.
vs12 And I will make thy pinnacles of rubies, and thy gates of carbuncles, and all thy border of precious stones.
vs13 And all thy children shall be taught of Jehovah; and great shall be the peace of thy children.
vs14 In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression, for thou shalt not fear; and from terror, for it shall not come near thee.

"In righteousness shalt thou be established" - This also points to the future righteousness of YHVH Yeshua, not a self-righteousness (that is, not from "doing" works of the Law). 

We don't have to look far to see this:  aha! "look" and "see" in a single use, in context.  Note that there is a difference...

Revelation 1:12 And I-turned-around to-be-looking-at the voice, one-who was-speaking with me; and having-turned-around I-saw seven lampstands made-of-gold,

"to-be-looking-at"   - βλέπειν blepein G991 - to look, observe

"I-saw"  - εἶδον eidon G1492 – to perceive, understand

 

Matthew 13:14 And upon them is-being-filled-up the prophecy of-Isaiah, namely-the-(one) saying, In-hearing YOU-will-hear, and by-no-means might-YOU-perceive; and looking [βλέποντες G991] YOU-will-look [βλέψετε G991], and by-no-means might-YOU-see [idēte | ἴδητε | aor act subj 2 pl. G1492].

 

Matthew 13:17 For amen I-am-saying to-YOU, that many prophets and just-(ones) desired to-see [ιδείν G1492] what-(things) YOU-are-looking-at [βλέπετε G991], and they-saw [είδον G1492] not; and to-hear what-(things) YOU-are-hearing, and they-heard not.

 

Isaiah 54:17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of Jehovah, and their righteousness which is of me, saith Jehovah.

 

Isaiah 55:1 invites us to drink of the springs of Yeshua (@Havdalah we read @Isa.12:2-3)

Isaiah 55:1  Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
vs2 Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labor for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.
vs3 Incline your ear, and come unto me; hear, and your soul shall live: and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
vs4 Behold, I have given him for a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander to the peoples.
vs5 Behold, thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not; and a nation that knew not thee shall run unto thee, because of Jehovah thy God, and for the Holy One of Israel; for he hath glorified thee. (“nation” from singularגֹּוי  goy H1471 not  from גֹּויִם  pl. goyim)
vs6 Seek ye Jehovah while he may be found; call ye upon him while he is near:

"thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not" as Jesus knows ALL nations, this may not refer to him.  This may be speaking of King David; witness, leader, commander. However, certainly both Jesus and David know Israel, so this may also speak of the singular nation/tribe of Christians. (?)

See?  Re'eh  See!

Yeshua is King of Kings...

Next, the New Testament "portion"...

Brit Chadashah - John 7:37-52; 1John 4

 

John 7:37 But in the last day namely-the great (one) of-the feast the Jesus had-stood, and he-cried saying, If someone might-be-thirsting, let-him-be-coming to me and let-him-be-drinking. This is saying that the spiritual water comes from Jesus.


v38
The (one) trusting with-reference-to me, according-as the scripture said, rivers of-living water will-flow out-of his belly.

Understand that this is speaking of a scripture, where in the scripture said of Jesus in a Messianic prophecy, that "rivers of-living water will-flow out-of his, (i.e. the Messiah’s) belly."   This is not saying that living water flows out of believers.  It is saying that the spiritual water comes from Jesus (vs37). There is some debate as to which scripture vs38 refers to…

 Isaiah 44:1 (ASV) Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant, and Israel, who I have chosen: 2 Thus saith Jehovah that made thee, and formed thee from the womb [LXX: κοιλίας koilias, “belly”], who will help thee: Fear not, O Jacob my servant; and thou, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen.

3 For I will pour water upon him (i.e. the Messiah) that is thirsty, and streams upon the dry ground (i.e. Israel); I will pour my Spirit upon thy seed (i.e. the Messiah), and my blessing upon thine offspring (i.e. Israel): 4 and they (?) shall spring up among the grass, as willows by the watercourses. 5 One shall say, I am Jehovah’s; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto Jehovah, and surname himself by the name of Israel.

6 Thus saith Jehovah, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, Jehovah of hosts: I am the first, and I am the last; and besides me there is no God.

7 And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I established the ancient people? and the things that are coming, and that shall come to pass, let them declare. 8 Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have I not declared unto thee of old, and showed it? and ye are my witnesses. Is there a God besides me? yea, there is no Rock; I know not any.

Isaiah 55:1  Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

Proverbs 4:23 (RSV)  Keep your heart with all vigilance; for from it flow the springs of life.

1 Corinthians 3:9 For we-are fellow-workers of God; (a) farm of-God, YOU-are (a) building of-God.

1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary  [ναὸς – naos] of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling [οἰκεῖ - oikei] in YOU?"

2 Corinthians 1:21 But the (one) making us firm with YOU with-reference-to Messiah and having-consecrated us (is) God,

v22 The (one) also having-sealed us for-himself and having-given the down-payment of-the Spirit in our hearts.

Thanks to a brother Ray for this explanation: https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/a/315

 

“A few points to make here.

As you noted, the Greek here is a bit slightly ambiguous and could go either way. For the purpose of your question, we are assuming a particular reading, so I will avoid that discussion here.

But let's back up a bit, and see the whole quote:

    On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” (John 7:37-38 ESV)

Consider that ancient Greek has no punctuation, and take this quote as a whole. Parsing it differently, you can see this rendered

    “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink, whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’”

That is, "whoever" is referring to him who thirsts ("if anyone thirsts, let him come"), and the water is coming from Jesus ("let him come to me and drink"). Then the Scripture is not saying water will come from the believer but instead from Jesus.

And, indeed this seems more plausible. Several passages teach similarly, but before looking at them more closely, it's necessary to take a step back further yet.

Verse 37 refers to a feast, but one has to go all the way back to verse 2 to see that this is referring to the Feast of Booths (a.k.a Feast of Tabernacles). Though this feast was instituted in Leviticus, it was more often than not honored in the breach. One instance when it was celebrated, however, was during the rebuilding of Jerusalem under Ezra and Nehemiah.

Beginning in Nehemiah 8:13 and continuing through Nehemiah 9, we see the Feast of Booths celebration taking place, and those present honored God by remembering what he had done for them. Several times in this prayer, the priests remembered God's provision for them from the rock that Moses struck to brought forth water (see Exodus 17:6):

    You gave them bread from heaven for their hunger and brought water for them out of the rock for their thirst, and you told them to go in to possess the land that you had sworn to give them. (Nehemiah 9:15 ESV)

So then, flowing water has been connected to the Feast of Booths before; and this is not the last word that Scripture says about this rock from which water sprang either--in 1 Cor. 10:4, Paul explains it always was from Christ that the water sprung:

    For they drank from the spiritual Rock that followed them, and the Rock was Christ.

So then, Christ to be the source of water flowing for the thirsty is no new thing at all--he was the source for Israelites in the Exodus as he is for all who believe in him.

This theme of water flows throughout the Bible, including those passages mentioned by @Richard. He has already dealt with those, so I will not rehash that specifically, except to note that (as Richard did) these verses refer to the source of living water as God, which is more consistent with understanding the source in John 7:38 to be Christ rather than the believer.

Additionally, as @JackDouglas has pointed out, Ezekiel 47 refers to water flowing from within the temple, which would be at least awkward if the source of water is the believer. Again, consider Jesus. If the temple is the meeting place between God and man, Jesus is the ultimate meeting place between God and man--the temple par excellence. It is natural for him to be equated with the temple, and the source of water in Ezekiel 47.”

Another Web Gem:

Jesus, the Source of Living Water, Extends an Invitation to All Who Thirst

"despite the claims of some contemporary ministers, believers do not mediate the Spirit to others"

https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/commentaries/IVP-NT/John/Jesus-Source-Living-Water-All

 

Cont.  John 7:39 But this he-said concerning the Spirit which the (ones) trusting with-reference-to him were-being-about to-be-taking; for (the) Holy Spirit not-yet, because the Jesus was not-as-yet glorified.

The “waters out of his belly” is the Holy Spirit which was not given yet - not till Pentecost.


v40 Many therefore out-of the crowd, having-heard the word, were-saying, This (one) is truly the prophet.
v41 Others were-saying,
This (one) is the Messiah. But others were-saying, For out-of the Galilee is the Messiah coming?
v42 Said NOT the scripture, that out-of the seed of-David, and from Bethlehem of-the village where-in-which David was, the Messiah is-coming?
v43 Therefore there-came-to-be (a) split in the crowd because-of him.

So this split shows that they did not yet have the Holy Spirit to discern even who Jesus was- they were not yet drinking from the living waters of Jesus...

v44 But some out-of them were-willing to-arrest him, BUT not-one cast-on the hands upon him.
v45 The officers therefore went to
the chief-priests and Pharisees, and those said to-them, Because-of-what led-YOU him not?
v46 The officers answered, Never (a) MAN spoke thus as this MAN.
v47
The Pharisees therefore answered to-them, Have-YOU yourselves also been-led-astray-and-are-still-being-led-astray?
v48 Has anyone out-of the rulers trusted with-reference-to him, or out-of
the Pharisees?
v49 BUT this crowd namely-the one-not coming-to-know the law are (ones)-thoroughly-cursed-against.
v50 Nicodemus is-saying to-them, the (one) having-come to-him of-night, being one out-of them,
v51 Is our law judging the MAN, unless it (might) formerly heard from him, and it-might-come-to-know what he-is-doing?
v52 They answered and said to-him, Are-you yourself also out-of the Galilee? You-search and note, that (a) prophet has not been-raised-and-is-still-(not)-raised out-of the Galilee.

 

1John 4
v1 Cherished (ones), YOU-be not trusting every spirit, BUT YOU-be-proving the spirits if they-are out-of the God, because many false-prophets have-gone-out-and-still-go-out into the world.
v2 In this YOU-be-coming-to-know
the Spirit of-the God: Every spirit which is-confessing Jesus Messiah having-come-and-is-come in flesh is out-of the God,
v3 And
every spirit which is not confessing the Jesus Messiah having-come-and-is-come in flesh is not out-of the God, and this is the (spirit) of-the antichrist, which YOU-have-heard-and-still-hear that it-is-coming, and now is already in the world.
v4 YOU yourselves-are out-of the God, little-children, and YOU-have-had-and-still-have-victory-over them, because greater is the (one) in YOU than
the (one) in the world.
v5 They themselves-are out-of
the world; because-of this they-are-speaking out-of the world and the world is-hearing of-them.
v6
We ourselves are out-of the God; the (one) coming-to-know the God is hearing of-us, (one) who is not out-of the God is not hearing of-us. Out-of this we-are-coming-to-know the Spirit of-the truth and the spirit of-the leading-astray.
v7 Cherished (ones), let-us-be-cherishing one-another, because
the charity is out-of the God, and every (one) cherishing has-been-and-is-begotten out-of the God and he-is-coming-to-know the God.
v8 The (one)
not cherishing did not come-to-know the God, because the God is charity.
v9 In this the charity of-the God was-manifested in us, because
the God has-dispatched-and-is (completing?)-the-dispatch of-his son namely-the only-begotten into the world in-order-that we-might-live through him.
v10 In this is
the charity, not that we ourselves-cherished the God, BUT that he himself-cherished us and he-dispatched his son (a) propitiation concerning our sins.
v11 Cherished (ones), if thus
the God cherished us, we ourselves also are-being-indebted to-be-cherishing one-another.
v12 And-not-one at-any-time has-beheld-and-still-beholds God;
if we-might-be-cherishing one-another, the God is-remaining in us and his charity is having-been-and-is-still-made-perfect in us.
v13
in this we-are-coming-to-know that we-are-remaining in him and he in us, because he-has-given-and-still-is-giving to-us out-of his Spirit.
v14 And we ourselves have-beheld-and-still-behold and we-are-bearing-witness that
the Father has-dispatched-and-is (completing?)-the-dispatch-of the son savior of-the world.

Note the color coding here:  a saved world and an unsaved world. The difference is Jesus in your world.


v15
Who if he-might-confess that Jesus is the son of-the God, the God is-remaining in him and he in the God.
v16 And we ourselves-have-come-to-know-and-still-know and
we-have-trusted-and-still-trust the charity which the God is-having in us. The God is charity, and the (one) remaining in the charity he-is-remaining in the God and the God is-remaining in him.
v17 in
this the charity has-been-and-still-is-made-perfect with us, in-order-that we-might-be-having boldness-of-speech in the day of-the judgement, because according-as that-(one) is even we ourselves are in this world.
v18
Fear is not in the charity, BUT the perfect charity is-casting the fear without, because the fear is-having punishment, but the (one) fearing-for-himself has-not-been-and-is-not-made-perfect in the charity.

 

 

For the love of God…

 

 

cont. 1John 4:19 We ourselves-are-cherishing, because he himself first cherished us.

 

Not because of anything we did or do...


v20 If someone might-say, that I-am-cherishing the God, and he-might-be-hating his brother, he-is (a) liar; for the (one) not cherishing his brother whom he-has-seen-and-still-sees, he-is not being-able to-be-cherishing the God whom he-has not seen-and-still-does not see..
v21
And we-are-having this commandment from him, in-order-that the (one) cherishing the God he-is also cherishing his brother.
 

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Remembering what  Moses  said::

 

Deuteronomy 12:32 What thing soever I command you, that shall ye observe to do: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.

 

Deuteronomy 18: Jehovah thy God will raise up unto thee a prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall (future) hearken;

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Psalm 69:4 They that hate me *without a cause are more than the hairs of my head: They that would cut me off, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty:

That which I took not away I have to restore.

 

 *without a cause-  חִנָּם  chinnâm, khin-nawm'; from H2580; gratis, i.e. devoid of cost, reason or advantage:—without a cause (cost, wages), causeless, to cost nothing, free(-ly), innocent, for nothing (nought), in vain. - gratuitously

 

 

 

 

 

 

Missing  Haftarah

With Hatred, Historically Hidden from Jews by Rabbinical  Judaism

 

Isaiah 51:4 Attend unto me, O my people; and give ear unto me, O my nation: for a law shall go forth from me [i.e. the law of the New Covenant], and I will establish my justice for a light of the peoples.

Jeremiah 31:31 Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will make a new covenant (ברית חדשה׃) with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:

vs32 not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was a husband unto them, saith Jehovah.

vs33 But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith Jehovah: I will put my law in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people:

vs34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more.

 

Cont. Isaiah 51:5 My righteousness is near, my salvation [יִשְׁעִי H3468] is gone forth, and mine arms [וּזְרֹעַי H2220 singular - arm] shall judge the peoples; the isles shall wait for me, and on mine arm [וּזְרֹעַי H2220] shall they trust.

[Gentile Christians trust in Yeshua - the arm of YHVH].

6 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath; for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment; and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation [ישֽׁוּעָתִי  H3444] shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.

7 Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye dismayed at their revilings. 8 For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm shall eat them like wool; but my righteousness shall be for ever, and my salvation [ישׁוּעָתִי H3444] unto all generations.

9 Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of Jehovah (the arm of YHVH is the Messiah); awake, as in the days of old, the generations of ancient times. Is it not thou that didst cut Rahab in pieces, that didst pierce the monster? 10 Is it not thou that driedst up the sea, the waters of the great deep; that madest the depths of the sea a way for the redeemed to pass over? 11 And the ransomed of Jehovah shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their heads: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

Isaiah 52:13 Behold [הִנֵּה hinneh H2009], my servant shall deal wisely, he shall be exalted and lifted up, and shall be very high.

14 Like as many were astonished at thee (his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men),

15 so shall he sprinkle many nations; kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see [רָאוּ  from רָאָה  ra'ah H7200]; and that which they had not heard [שָׁמְעוּ from שָׁמַע shama H8085] shall they understand.

Isaiah 53:1-12 ASV - 1 Who hath believed our message? and to whom hath the arm of Jehovah been revealed?

Jump to: The Arm of Jehovah link on this scroll ↓

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah-2-.htm#the_Arm_of_Jehovah_

 Yeshua/Jesus is the Arm of Jehovah.

 2 For he grew up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.

Jesus is the Savior, the life giving root and kindred of David (Rev.22:16).

3 He was despised, and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and as one from whom men hide their face he was despised; and we esteemed him not. 4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and Jehovah hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. 7 He was oppressed, yet when he was afflicted he opened not his mouth; as a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep that before its shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth. 8 By oppression and judgment he was taken away; and as for his generation, who among them considered that he was cut off out of the land of the living for the transgression of my people to whom the stroke was due? 9 And they made his grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in his death; although he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth. 10 Yet it pleased Jehovah to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of Jehovah shall prosper in his hand. 11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by the knowledge of himself shall my righteous servant justify many; and he shall bear their iniquities. 12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he poured out his soul unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors: yet he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

This totals about 46 masculine pronouns referring to both Jehovah the Son and Jehovah the Father.  While there are different ways of looking at whether the “he/his/him” refers to the Father or to The Son, but understand that Jesus said “I and the Father are one” @Jn.10:30.

Of a certainty, then,  the Jews are looking at HIM-HE-HIMSELF-HIS, they are not seeing HIM. (Yet! But just wait for Romans ch 11!)

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Re'eh

Put to the Death to the Torah/Law???

http://www.haemet.org/downloads/styled-36/index.html

good read if the links are still functional

https://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/haemet-ministries/can-you-take-torah-too-far/665340916829278

 Sha’ul tried to teach the importance of becoming the spiritual man, but he is constantly maligned and accused of being a lawbreaker and teaching against Torah. It IS difficult for people to get past their flesh and think in a spiritual way…very difficult.

Romans 7:4-6
4 So my brothers, you also were put to death to the Torah through the body of Messiah, for you to become another’s, the One who was raised from the dead, that we should bear fruit to Elohim. 5 For when we were in the flesh, the passions of sins, through the Torah, were working in our members to bear fruit to death. 6 But now we have been released from the Torah, having died to what we were held by, so that we should serve in newness of Spirit and not in oldness of letter.

Does this mean that we are released from Torah? Of course not! It means Torah becomes a part of us. It is written on our hearts and in our minds so that obedience to the Word of YHVH is a natural occurrence.

 

Of necessity to define and understand what spiritual adultery is, Romans 7:1-6
Romans 7:1 Or are-YOU-being-ignorant, brothers, for I-am-speaking to-(ones)-coming-to-know law, that the law is-exercising-lordship of-the MAN on as-long time as he-is-living?

v2 For the woman under-a-husband has-been-and-is-still-bound by-law to-the living husband; but if the husband might-die-off, she-has-been-and-is still-rendered-inactive from the law of-the husband.

v3 So therefore, while the husband (is) living, she-will-be-termed (an) adulteress if she-might-become to-(a)-different man; but if the husband might-die-off, she-is free from the law, she (will) not be (an) adulteress having-become to-(a)-different man.

v4 So-that, my brothers, YOU yourselves also were-put-to-death to-the law through the body of-the Messiah, with-reference-to YOU to-become to-(a)-different (one), to-the (one) having-been-raised out-of dead (ones), in-order-that we-might-bring-forth-fruit to-the God.

v5 For when we-were in the flesh, the sufferings of-the sins the (sufferings) through the law were-operating in our members with-reference-to the (object) to-bring-forth-fruit to-the death;

v6 But at-this-instant we-were-rendered-inactive from the law, having-died-off in which we-were-being-held-fast, so-that we (are) to-be-being-a-slave in newness of-spirit and not in-oldness of-letter.


& see Devarim portion

 

Torah Portion

Deuteronomy 15:4 Howbeit there shall be no poor with thee (for Jehovah will (future) surely bless thee in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it), 5 if only thou diligently hearken unto the voice of Jehovah thy God, to observe to do all this commandment which I command thee this day. 6 For Jehovah thy God will bless thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt rule over many nations, but they shall not rule over thee.

7 If there be with thee a poor man, one of thy brethren, within any of thy gates in thy land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thy heart, nor shut thy hand from thy poor brother; 8 but thou shalt surely open thy hand unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need in that which he wanteth. 9 Beware that there be not a base thought in thy heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou give him nought; and he cry unto Jehovah against thee, and it be sin unto thee. 10 Thou shalt surely give him, and thy heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him; because that for this thing Jehovah thy God will bless thee in all thy work, and in all that thou puttest thy hand unto. 11 For the poor will never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt surely open thy hand unto thy brother, to thy needy, and to thy poor, in thy land.

12 If thy brother, a Hebrew man, or a Hebrew woman, be sold unto thee, and serve thee six years; then in the seventh year thou shalt let him go free from thee.

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The blood is the soul.

Deuteronomy 12:23 Only be sure that thou eat not the blood: for the blood is the life [הַנָּפֶשׁ ha-naphesh – the soul]; and thou shalt not eat the life [הַנֶּפֶשׁ ha-nepesh - the soul] with the flesh [הַבָּשָֽׂר].

 

God breathed LIVES into Adam, and he became a living soul…

 

Genesis 2:7 And Jehovah God formed man [הָֽאָדָם ha-adam; LXX: τὸν ἄνθρωπον ton-anthrōpon, the mankind] of the dust of the ground, and breathed [וַיִּפַּח] into his nostrils the breath [נִשְׁמַת] of life lives [חַיִּים, CHAIM, plural]; and man [הָֽאָדָם ha-adam; LXX: ὁ ἄνθρωπος ho anthrōpos, the mankind] became a living [חַיָּֽה CHAIYAH, H2416] soul [נֶפֶשׁ H3515].

 

All life began/begins in Adam…

 

 

 

a bookmark!

front:                                               back:

                  

 

 

 

Print, cut out, join with double sided tape, then laminate with packaging tape (let tape overlap bookmark edge then trim overlap evenly. This overlap holds it together.

 

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On any given day, Antipas ("against-all") may show up.

 If he is "against-all", then nobody likes Antipas. (i.e. not a fun job)

So you want to dance the night away?

That is, even if it makes you feel really-really good, is your dancing really from the Light?

Do you really want to be the dancing queen?

Dance Fever

by R.H. Mount

There certainly can be a good spiritual aspect to a physical dance...

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~~Aug 15-16, 2014; Aug 7-8, 2015, Aug 26-27, 2016; Aug 11-12, 2017; Aug 3-4, 2018; Aug 23-24, 2019; Aug 7-8, 2020~~

Parashat Eikev עֵקֶב

"because, on the heel of"

Torah Portion:

 Deut.7:12 - 11:25

Haftarah Portion:

  Isaiah 49:14 - 51:3

Brit Chadashah Portion:

Hebrews 11:8-13

Romans 8:31-39

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

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עֵקֶב  Eikev is from the root עָקַב  akav, "to take by the heel", from which Jacob's name is also derived.

 

Grappling with Grace

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Eikev/Grappling/grappling.html

and

Up and Down the Mountain

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Terumah/Aliyot/aliyot.html

Good articles by John Parsons

 

Moses went up Mt. Sinai at least 8 times!

 

“because”; “on the heel of”

There are a lot of interesting scriptures in this portion. 

2 Corinthians 3:13 And not even-as Moses was-putting (a) covering on his face, toward the sons of Israel not to-stare with-reference-to the finish of-the (thing) being-rendered-inactive.

v14 BUT their thoughts were-petrified. For until the today day the same covering is-remaining on the reading of-the old covenant, (it) not being-discovered that in Messiah it-is-being-rendered-inactive.

v15 BUT till today at-which-time Moses is-being-read (a) covering is-lying on their heart;

 

Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning....”   Denoting a huge change, for which will of YHVH, we are.

 Praise Yah!

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This may be a hard saying for "Messianics" that think they are under the law of Sinai, and it may be a graceful saying to "orthodox" Jews that think they are under the law of Sinai. As the latter were blinded (Romans 11, also in the grace of  YHVH's "redemption-back" (Rom.3:24-25), this primarily speaks here (on this page) to "Messy-antics".  The Gospel in the Garden (Gen.3:15) was available "in the beginning".  God's creation was a big change.  God doesn't change; God changes things. God's "redemption-back" was available from the beginning - shown in the Gospel in the stars...the Sinai law came about because of sin that occurred before the sacrifice death of the testator, Jesus...separate from blood there is no atonement or propitiation...some had a forward trust in this Good News (the Gospel), as listed in the Hebrews portion...the Sinai law and the prophets were UNTIL Jesus. 

 

He said it, believe it: "It is finished".

 

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On the genealogy of Messiah Jesus:

 

Note "your eyes have seen" repeated to those that were not born when YHVH was seen by Israel.  Q. How do they see?  A. Through the loins - the lives - in the male sperm passed from generation to generation. Just as many more paid tithes through Abraham to Melchizedek...@ Heb.7:9.

If you are Jewish, you were there at Sinai through the loins of your forefathers.

If you are a Gentile Christian, you were at Sinai though the body of Messiah Jesus...He was there. He is the beginning and end and does not change...you are his body (Eph.5)...so you were there...IN MESSIAH...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaking of weddings, brides and what-not

Ephesians 2:15  Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments in decrees, in-order-that he-might-create the two in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,

 Closer  look:

v15 Having-rendered-inactive the law (νόμον) of-the commandments (ἐντολῶν) in (ἐν) decrees  (δόγμασιν), in-order-that he-might-create the two in (εν) himself with-reference-to one new (quality) (καινόν) MAN making peace,

Take some time to think about the grammatical consistency within this verse:

1. Jesus created the two –how?- in (εν)  himself.

2. Jesus rendered-inactive the law of the commandments –how?- in (εν) decrees, i.e. *the Sayings of Messiah (Cf. Rom. 10:17).

 


John 3:29 (King James) He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.

(New King James) He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled.

2 Corinthians 11:2 (King James)
For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present [you as] a chaste virgin to Christ.
(New King James) For I am jealous for you with godly jealousy. For I have betrothed you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
 

However, compare these in the Consistent Translation:

John 3:29 The (one) having the bride is bridegroom; but the friend of-the bridegroom, the (one) having-stood-and-still-standing and hearing of-him, he-is-rejoicing with-joy because-of the voice of-the bridegroom, this therefore the joy namely-mine is-having-been-and-is-still fulfilled.

 

2 Corinthians 11:2  For I-am-being-jealous-(of) YOU with-a-jealousy of-God, for I-myself-joined YOU to-one man to-stand-alongside (a) pure virgin for-the Messiah;

 

"having-stood-and-still-standing" is from: ἑστηκὼς hestēkos, a form of ἵστημι  histēmi

 "to-stand-alongside" is from: παραστῆσαι   parastēsai

 

For “man” the Holy Spirit has supplied in the Greek text ἀνδρὶ andri;

the Consistent Translation's "man", is from: ἀνδρὶ andri.

However, for the King James' "husband",  Strong's Concordance refers to ἀνήρ aner (that is not in the Greek text in this passage!) which the King James translates as man 156x, husband 50x, sir 6x, fellow 1x, not translated 2x.

Thus the King James Version has changed/altered the word of God.

The Consistent Translation clarifies that this does not speak of the N.T. assembly as the "bride" of Christ.

 

Eve was created a wife, and was never a bride (Genesis ch2). 

 

The N.T. assembly is equated to Eve in Ephesians ch5, where we also may glean that a foot or hand or finger cannot "marry" the head of the same body, as they are already one (echad).  So too the members of the body - the New Testament assembly - cannot "marry" Christ, as they are already one in His body.

 

There WILL be a marriage ceremony with the Messiah and Israel.  Christians will be there, IN Messiah Jesus.  In order to "thoroughly chew" this meat it may be beneficial recall that Abraham and Jacob were polygamists.  The Rabbis teach that in both cases these men "left" their first wives for a "second" and yet "returned" to cherish their "first" wives later.  Note also that neither men necessarily "divorced" any wives, although that is possible.  (Jewish teaching is that Abraham went into Hagar, then cast her out, then "reentered" a relationship with her as "Keturah".    Jacob loved Rachel more than Leah, but it is taught that after Rachel died, he came to love Leah, his "first" wife.)

[of course Abraham's first wife was Sarah, and again, he "left" her and went into Hagar, the returned to Sarah, and yet again later returned into Keturah, whom the Jews say is Hagar.  Scripture however says that Abraham "added [יָסַף] a wife"  (Gen.25:1) and refers to Abraham's "concubines" (plural).]

 

a few words drafted on polygamy

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Polygamy.htm

 

The "Mixed" marriages of  scripture nowadays always seem somewhat culturally (& in genealogy!) confusing, but at any rate, as with the allegory of Hagar and Sarah, this shows these relationships to be ordained by God, and give a better understanding of the reality of the present and future holy matrimony between believers, Israel and YHVH.

 

 

 

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~July 20, 2013; Aug 8-9, 2014; Aug 1-2, 2015, Aug 19-20, 2016; Aug 4-5, 2017; July 27-28, 2018; Aug 16-17, 2019; July 31-Aug1, 2020~

Parashat Vaetchanan - וָאֶתְחַנַּן

"And I Pleaded"

 

Torah Portion:

 Deut.3:23-7:11

Haftarah Portion:

  Isaiah 40:1-26

Brit Chadashah Portion:

 Matt. 23:31-39

Mark 12:28-34

We often read surrounding N.T. scripture because it is such a blessing to do so. 

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There are a lot of extra related links this week.  Please read them all to have a better understanding of these things.

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related:

The Paradox of Moses, by John Parsons

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Naso/Paradox/paradox.html

Moses was "outside" the Law

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Of course, Jesus is not (now) and cannot be "under the Law" - as he has fulfilled the law.

- and believers are members of His body, that is, believers are in ECHAD with YHVH YESHUA (Eph.ch5:30-32). 

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Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob were not under the Sinai Covenant.  This is Torah:

Deuteronomy  5:2 "Jehovah our God made a covenant with us in Horeb.  3. Jehovah made not this covenant with our fathers, but with us, even us, who are all of us here alive this day.  Jehovah spake with you face to face [פָּנִים בְּפָנִים] in the mount out of the midst of the fire"

(note that while this is "old hat" to most bible studying Christians (as rare as they may be), the "messy-antic" crowd typically considers even the New Covenant as just an extension of the Sinai Covenant, and that even Adam was under the Sinai Covenant.  Oy!)

 

As the text details, Jehovah had made the Sinai covenant with their (those at the border of the land finally ready to possess it) "dads".  However, their "dads" did not trust and all died off in the wilderness.  This does NOT say they were NOT Torah observant.  Apparently the generation that died off kept the Laws of the Sinai Covenant as they were IN THE CAMP until they died (if they did not keep the Law, they would have been excommunicated from the camp).

 It was their LACK OF TRUST that kept them out of the promised land.  (see last week's Torah Portion, Devarim)

To "NOT WITH OUR FATHERS"  Rashi has :"i.e. not with them alone".  Is Rashi adding to the text or defining?  To be honest, it seems that to say Rashi “is defining" is probably splitting hairs over what "adding" consists of.

 Deuteronomy 5:22 "These words Jehovah spake unto all your assembly in the mount out of the midst of the fire, of the cloud, and of the thick darkness, with a great voice: and he added no more.  And he wrote them upon two tables of stone, and gave them to me." 

Deuteronomy 5:32 Ye shall observe to do therefore as Jehovah your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.

Deuteronomy 4:2 "Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish from it, that ye may keep the commandments of Jehovah your God which I command you."

We must consider Deuteronomy 4:14 "And Jehovah commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and ordinances, that ye might do them in the land wither ye go over to possess it".  

 

It is telling that in 17 volumes of the Babylonian Talmud the rabbis there do not reference (that I have found via the index) this passage:  

Exodus 24:4a "And Moses wrote all the words of Jehovah.” 

Again, IF there is an oral Torah, it would appear to be the book of Deuteronomy:

Deuteronomy 1:1 These are the words which Moses spake unto all Israel beyond the Jordan in the wilderness, in the Arabah over against Suph, between Paran, and Tophel, and Laban, and Hazeroth, and Di-zahab.

Deuteronomy 1:5 Beyond the Jordan, in the land of Moab, began Moses to declare this law, saying,

Note also "in the land" occurs several times in this portion describing where the commandments are to be kept....(Deut 4:1; 5,14, 31; 6:1):

 Deuteronomy 6:16 Ye shall not tempt Jehovah your God, as ye tempted him in Massah.
17 Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of Jehovah your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he hath commanded thee.
18 And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of Jehovah; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess (
יָרַשׁ   yarash) the good land which Jehovah sware unto thy fathers,

19 to thrust out all thine enemies from before thee, as Jehovah hath spoken.

Note vs.18 -  יָרַשׁ  yarash - Thayer Lexicon: "to take, to take possession of, to occupy, especially by force".   Israel was to "possess" the land by force that YHVH has given them. This may remain valid today?

20 When thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What mean the testimonies, and the statutes, and the ordinances, which Jehovah our God hath commanded you?
21 then thou shalt say unto thy son, We were Pharaoh's bondmen in Egypt: and Jehovah brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand;
22 and Jehovah showed signs and wonders, great and sore, upon Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his house, before our eyes;
23 and he brought us out from thence, that he might bring us in, to give us the land which he sware unto our fathers.
24 And Jehovah commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear Jehovah our God, for our good always, that he might preserve us alive, as at this day.
25 And it shall be righteousness unto us, if we observe to do all this commandment before Jehovah our God, as he hath commanded us.


Israel did NOT keep the commandments.

God's promise still stands, and we may see (it is there to see, some chose not to see) that there is shown here a future fulfillment by Israel, "and thus all Israel will (future) be saved" -Romans 11:26. --NOT because of Israel's law keeping attempts, but because of God's graceful mercy!

Deuteronomy 7:6 For thou art a holy people unto Jehovah thy God: Jehovah thy God hath chosen thee to be a people for his own possession, above all peoples that are upon the face of the earth.
7 Jehovah did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye were the fewest of all peoples:
8 but because Jehovah loveth you, and because he would keep the oath which he sware unto your fathers, hath Jehovah brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.
9 Know therefore that Jehovah thy God, he is God, the faithful God, who keepeth covenant and lovingkindness with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations,

[If a generation is 30 years, God is faithful to keep his oath to Israel even if Israel is unfaithful.]
10 and repayeth them that hate him to their face, to destroy them: he will not be slack to him that hateth him, he will repay him to his face.
11 Thou shalt therefore keep the commandment, and the statutes, and the ordinances, which I command thee this day, to do them.
12 And it shall come to pass, because ye hearken to these ordinances, and keep and do them, that Jehovah thy God will keep with thee the covenant and the lovingkindness which he sware unto thy fathers:

"shall"  - here we may see the future sense. (it is there to see, some chose not to see)
13 and he will love thee, and bless thee, and multiply thee; he will also bless the fruit of thy body and the fruit of thy ground, thy grain and thy new wine and thine oil, the increase of thy cattle and the young of thy flock, in the land which he sware unto thy fathers to give thee.
14
Thou shalt be blessed above all peoples: there shall not be male or female barren among you, or among your cattle.

Unfortunately, there is always some "replacement" theology (such as and similar to Messianic Judaism) that says they are the true spiritual Israel/Israelites/Jews/Hebrews. A good lesson on the biblical grafting of Romans ch.11 can be learned from a quick study of the grafting of fruit trees.  The root still supports all of the branches.  The grafted in branches are not changed into a different type of tree, although they are not their former self…they have a new  source of life. 

I was a gentile; I am a member of the Body of Messiah.  I am not a Jew.  It is probably less confusing and more accurate to tell people that I am a gentile Christian - allowing for the transformation in Messiah - rather than to say I am a Jew/Israelite and all the blessings now apply to me, but not to unbelieving Israel/Jews.  I've written about this distinction elsewhere:

 

 

As You Were (Just as I AM) [Israel is the Bride, not the N.T. Assembly]

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#As_You_Were

Come as you are

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#Come_as_you_are

Bride Pride - A Great Mystery

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Bride_Pride.htm

(but of course, come in Holy attire)

 http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#(The_Full_Armor_of_the_God)

 

Gentiles who trust in Jesus are grafted into the Abramic Covenant relationship to God, which is pre-Sinai Law Covenant. Gentile Christians are seed of Abraham.  Again, you don't become an ethnic "Hebrew", but are grafted into that trusting root...(into Jesus the root @Rev.22:16...AMONG the branches, Choice & Petrified. See this note on Romans ch11.)

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#NOTE_THIS_LOOK_AT_ROMANS_CH11,__July,_2015

 

There is a reason that Jews were given the Shabbat and gentiles were not.  Likewise, there is a reason that the Jews were given the Sinai Covenant and Gentiles were not.  How can Israel be a light to the nations if all the Gentiles become Jews?

 

The Sabbath was never given to the gentiles or to the church

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#The_Sabbath_was_never_given_to_the_gentiles_or_to_the_church

 

 

God gave the Shabbat to the Jews for a gracious reason.

Deuteronomy 4:5 Behold, I have taught you statutes and ordinances, even as Jehovah my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the midst of the land whither ye go in to possess it.
6 Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of
the peoples, that shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.
7 For what great nation is there, that hath a god so nigh unto them, as Jehovah our God is whensoever
we call upon him?

Through Israel's keeping of the commandments of Sinai, the Gentiles - pagans - will know that the true God is YHVH.  Gentiles are allowed to distinguish the holy from the profane also. At that time, the only way* the Gentiles could participate in these covenantal promises was to join Israel as a proselyte. A proselyte to Judaism becomes a Jew.  Apparently, this confuses most Messianics and most other church assemblies today, as most "Christian" organizations incorporate some sort of replacement theology so that they can say they are the true Jews.  The churches usually say they are the bride of Christ.  They are not. See the note:

 Bride Pride - A Great Mystery.     http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Bride_Pride.htm

 Messy-antics, while often rightly defending Israel from the church's attack, never-the-less often say that they are the true spiritual Israel because they have been grafted into the Israel (Romans ch11), i.e. under the Sinai Law.  Again, this is simply a replacement theology that really says YHVH lied to Israel in the wilderness. AND this theology diminishes the sacrifice of YHVH YESHUA to that of something "common" (Cf. Heb. 10:29).

 

The Messianic endeavor to be under the Mosaic law, is quite ridiculous (as about 40% of the law CANNOT be "worked" without the Temple/Tabernacle and Levitical service) and well reflects man's vanity in light of the truth of God's Word. 

 

Rabbinical Judaism recognizes that the commandments cannot be followed without a Temple/Tabernacle, so they changed the Word of God to fit their religious needs.  Some Christians (that call themselves Messianics) fall further into the ditch by following Rabbinical Judaism. For instance, they will cover their head when they pray, while the New Testament scripture forbids it (1 Cor.11:4,7) , and the Old Testament never required it.  Again, adding to God's Word is forbidden by God in this "Torah portion" (Deut.4:2; 5:32), which current portions are delineated by Rabbinical Judaism, which is a mess in itself, as it follows an annual repetition, whereas in Jesus' day they likely used a triennial cycle of Torah portions.  I loosely follow the annual cycle of portions here in order to answer the confusion of the blend of Messianic, Rabbinical, and Babylonian religions.  Yes, "Babylonian", as most Messianics appear to try to merge a blessing done by Melkizedec for Abraham and Passover's third cup and the Roman Catholic Church's Eucharist - which cup (RCC's cup) originates in Babylon. Understand that Satan said "I will make myself like unto the Most High" (Isa.14:13-14) - and he has, and he has a false copy "church body" also.  We are not to partake of those sacrifices, and that includes participating in the Roman Catholic Church's communion, from which Protestant church communion appears largely based on. Read 1 Corinthians.

Generally, Messianics, or rather "Messy-antics", do not believe the Greek text of the New Testament is the original language that the New Testament scriptures were recorded in.  This allows them to change the meanings of words to fit their doctrines, such as falsely saying “there is not a New Covenant because Kainos and Neos both mean renewed"

See Trench:  http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/KAINOS-NEOS-TRENCH.htm

Of course, in order to say that, they also cannot believe that the majority of Greek Lexicons are accurate.  But really, they simply do not believe the Word of God.  They too are liars, possibly in worse shape than the Christians (Galatians, Heb.10?). Generally though, the Messianics do say that Israel remains God's chosen people, and in this, the Messinaic replacement theology does seem to come out of a desire to be closer to God.  The scriptures do not say too much about Christians (Messianic by another name), and so both Christians (protestant and catholic) and Messianics change things around to fit their doctrine.  Everyone that does this is a liar.  Consider those that Jesus says he will say he never knew:  They really thought they knew him!  This is not saying that everyone that doesn't know everything exactly is doomed.  It is just an attempt to say "wakie wakei, sleepwalkers!". Note that in the parable of the ten virgins, ALL TEN SLUMBERED AND SLEPT. There's some hope in that...

 

the only way* - Note also YHVH's loving kindness:

Romans 2:14 For at-the-time-that nations, the (ones) not having law, might-be-doing by-nature the-things of-the law, these not having law are law to-themselves;

They don't have the law.  They are NOT participants of the Sinai Covenant.  Yet by loving God and loving their neighbor, they fulfill the law. Even at that, they are not under the Mosaic law. It would be nice if Messianics could consider this possibility before trying to dictate only verse 13 to others.

Of course, NO one comes to the Father except THROUGH Jesus, so the law here that the Gentiles outside the Sinai law have is the law of Messiah. Jesus gave his law at Mark 12:29-31.

 

YHVH (Yeshua/Jesus) is The Law Giver. He can do whatever he wants.

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#YHVH_(Yeshua/Jesus)_is_the_law_giver.__He_can_do_whatever_he_wants

 

John 1:17  Because the law was-given through Moses; the favor and the truth came-to-be through Jesus Messiah.

1 Peter 2:5 And YOU yourselves as living stones YOU-are-being-built (a) spiritual household with-reference-to (a) holy priesthood, to-bring-up spiritual sacrifices welcome to-God through Jesus Messiah;

John 14:6 "The Jesus is-saying to-him, I myself-am the way and the truth and the life No-one is-coming to the Father unless through me."

 

Please see Holocaust Remembrance Day

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#Holocaust_Remembrance_Day#Holocaust_Remembrance_Day

 

Read again:

Ephesians 2:15  "Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments in decrees, in-order-that he-might-create the two in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,"

Go over and over the book Ephesians, study ch.2 and 5 much, Study the book Hebrews.  Pray for understanding.  It is a great mystery

 

See also APOLOGETICS 1:  PASSOVER IS THE LORD'S SUPPER

Passover IS the LORD'S supper.  Passover is NOT the "Lord's Supper"

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT-APOLOGETICS/APOLOGETICS_1_PASSOVER_IS_THE_LORDS_SUPPER.htm

*

It is interesting that it is noted by the Holy Spirit that YHVH calls all the stars by their names (Isa. 40:26) and that the Zodiac (?) or hosts of heaven are "allotted unto to all the peoples under the whole heaven" (Deut. 4:19). There are a couple (!) of things going on here, one, there exists a true Zodiac (Psalm 19, Isa. 40:22) which tells the gospel message, and two, there exists Satan’s lie of astrology, which has been perverting God's astronomy since Eve said "I have gotten a man YHVH".

See also Astronomy vs. Astrology

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#Astronomy_vs._Astrology_

 

If you are "up" on your tabernacle study, you will much more appreciate the truths in this passage:

Isaiah 40:21 Have ye not known? have yet not heard? hath it not been told you from the beginning? have ye not understood from the foundations of the earth?
22 It is he that sitteth above the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent [כָּאֹהֶל to dwell in [LXX: κατοικεῗν];

 

The Gospel was preached to Abraham.

Galatians 3:8 But the scripture having-seen-before that the God is-justifying the Gentiles out-of trust, it-brought-good-news-before to-the Abraham that all the Gentiles will-be-blessed-within in you.

Genesis 18:1a "And YHVH appeared unto him by the oaks of Mamre"

vs17 "And YHVH said, Shall I hide from Abraham that which I do"

vs19 "For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of Jehovah, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that Jehovah may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him."

So it appears that YHVH did not hide things concerning the end from Abraham, which means that YHVH instructed Abraham as to The Gospel.  Now whether YHVH spoke the Gospel directly to Abraham we do not know; however, we do know that the Gospel in the stars was there for Abraham to “read” and understand: 

Psalm 19:1 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.

The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament showeth his handiwork.
:2 Day unto day uttereth speech, And night unto night showeth knowledge.
3 There is no speech nor language; Their voice is not heard.
4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, And their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, And rejoiceth as a strong man to run his course.
6 His going forth is from the end of the heavens, And his circuit unto the ends of it; And there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
7 The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.

The New Testament explains for us the Gospel; astronomic knowledge is not required:

Mark 1:14 But after the John (was) delivered-over the Jesus came into the Galilee, preaching the good-news of-the kingdom of-the God,
v15 And saying that the season has-been-and-is-fulfilled, and the kingdom of-the God has-drawn-near-and-is-still-near;
YOU-be-repenting, and YOU-be-trusting in the good-news.
 

1 Corinthians 15:1 But I-am-making-known to-YOU, brothers, the good-news, which good-news-I-brought to-YOU for-myself, which also YOU-took-along-(to-yourselves), in which also YOU-have-stood-and-are-still-standing,
v2
Through which also YOU-are-being-saved, if YOU-are-holding-fast to-what word I-brought-good-news-for-myself to-YOU, unless YOU-trusted at-random.
v3 For I-gave-over to-YOU among first-(things), what also I-took-along-(to-myself), that Messiah died-off in-behalf-of our sins according-to the scriptures,
v4 And that he-was-buried, and that he-has-been-and-is-still-raised on-the day namely-the third according-to the scriptures,

 

 Romans 10:4 For Messiah (is) finish of-law with-reference-to righteousness to-every (one) trusting.

v5 For Moses is-writing the righteousness the (one) out-of the law, that the MAN having-done them will-himself-live in them.

v6 But the righteousness out-of trust is-saying thus:  Might-you not say in your heart:  Who will-ascend into the heaven?  This is to-lead-down Messiah;

v7 Or:  Who will-descend into the abyss?  This is to-lead-up Messiah out-of dead (ones).

v8 BUT  what is-it-saying?  The saying is near you, in your mouth and in your heart; the saying of-the trust which we-are-preaching is this;

 

v9 That  if  you-might-confess  with your mouth Jehovah Jesus, and you-might-trust in your heart that the God raised him out-of dead (ones), you-will-be-saved;

 

v10 For with-heart he-is-being-trusted with-reference-to righteousness, but with-mouth he-is-being-confessed with-reference-to salvation.

v11 For the scripture is-saying:  Every one trusting on him will not be-disgraced.

v12 For (there) is not strict-order both of-Jew and of Greek.  For the same Jehovah of-all, being-rich with-reference-to all the (ones) calling-on him;

 

v13 For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved.

 

v14 How therefore might-they-call-on (one) with-reference-to whom they-trusted not? But how will-they-trust of-whom they-heard not? But how will-they-hear separate-from (one) preaching?

v15 But how might-they-preach if they-might not be-dispatched?  Even-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written:  As beautiful the feet of-the (ones) bringing-good-news-(of) good-things.

v16 BUT not all obeyed the good-news. For Isaiah is-saying:  Lord who trusted in our hearing?

v17 So the trust (is) out-of hearing, but the hearing (is) through saying of-Messiah.  (or 'of-God'?)

v18 BUT I-am-saying, (have) they not heard? Yea-therefore:  Their utterance went-out into all the earth, and their sayings into the limits of-the inhabited-earth.

v19 BUT I-am-saying, Came Israel not to-know? First Moses is-saying:  I myself-will-provoke YOU to-jealousy over (a) not nation, over (a) nation without-understanding I-will-exasperate YOU.

So there is to remain a distinction (but no strict order) between Jew and Gentile.  Who exasperates Jews if not Gentiles that worship YHVH in spirit and truth (Jn.4:23-24) through Jesus (Heb.10:19-20) in a New Covenant relationship?

 

John 4:21 The Jesus is-saying to-her, Woman, you-trust to-me, that (an) hour is-coming when neither in this mountain nor in Jerusalem will-YOU-worship the Father.

v22 YOU yourselves-are-worshipping what YOU-are not knowing-absolutely: we ourselves-are-worshipping what we-are-knowing-absolutely; because the salvation is out-of the Jews.

v23 BUT (an) hour is-coming and now is, when the authentic worshippers will-worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father also is-seeking the (ones) such-as-these worshipping him.

v24 The God (is) spirit, and it-is essential the (ones) worshipping him to-be-worshipping in spirit and truth.

 

Jesus stopped the Temple sacrifices:

Mark 11:16 "And he-was not letting-be in-order-that any-one might-bring-through (an) article through the temple."

This was a physical act that foreshadowed what he did spiritually:

Matthew 27:51 "And behold the veil of-the sanctuary was-split into two, from from-above till below"

 

John 14:6 "The Jesus is-saying to-him, I myself-am the way and the truth and the life.  No-one is-coming to the Father unless through me."

 

Hebrews 10:19-20 "Having therefore brothers, boldness-of-speech with-reference-to the entering-in of-the holy-ones in the blood of-Jesus,

Which (entering-in) he-dedicated for-us (a) way recently-slain and living, through the veil, this is his flesh,"

 

John 1:17  Because the law was-given through Moses; the favor and the truth came-to-be through Jesus Messiah.

 

Hebrews 13:10 We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat.

Those serving the shadow tabernacle, that is the physical tabernacle (Old Covenant), can not approach the alter (New Covenant) where in believers partake. 

 

1Corinthians 3:16 "Are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that YOU-are (the) sanctuary of-God and the Spirit of-the God is-dwelling in YOU?"

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In spite of all this truth from scripture, still, again, often Matt 5:17-19 comes up as a "proof text" that there is no distinction between the Sinai Covenant and the New Covenant.  And so, again:

 

The Greatest and the Least

Matthew 5:17 Might-YOU not suppose that I-came to-over-throw the law or the prophets: I-came not to-over-throw, BUT to-fulfill.
v18 For amen I-am-saying to-YOU, till the heaven and the earth might-go-past, one iota or one little-horn by-no-means might-go-past from the Law, till all-(things) might-come-to-pass.
v19 Whosoever therefore might-break one of-these commandments, namely-the least, and he-might-teach the MEN thus,
he-will-be-called least in the kingdom of-the heavens; but whosoever might-do and he-might-teach (them), this-(one) will-be-called great in the kingdom of-the heavens.

Please note the future tense "will-be-called"...in context of what is written (not what you think you know).  The future tense is required by the context.

 

This is a fantastic passage. For one, in showing so much the lovingkindness of the Father, in that even "whosoever therefore might break one of these commandants, namely the least and he might teach the men thus", this one WILL BE in the kingdom of heaven, and will there be called the least....
Also moreover, showing that this is possible in the fact that Jesus/Yeshua came and DID fulfill the Law. (Romans 10:4, Galatians)
This of course aligns with
"What therefore the advantage of the Jew" of Romans 3:1-2, "BOTH to Jew first, AND to Greek" in Romans 1:16, and "in how much MORE their fullness" seen in Romans 11:12.
Keeping in mind that Matthew 5 was before the cross, hence of course there was as yet not a fully in effect New Testament/Covenant - as there was not yet the death of the testator (Heb.9:16-17) - so the Old Covenant is still in effect, and thus Yeshua teaches. Until the cross, there was not yet a
"better covenant" in full effect [BUT! – As high priest after, (and before and forever in) the order of Melchizedek, Yeshua (YHVH – that’s who it’s all about) could and did forgive sin (Luke 5:20; 7:48,50).  Remember that the wilderness tabernacle was patterned after the heavenly tabernacle…and the heavenly tabernacle has function that is apparent in the Tanach (Old Testament), as Isaiah’s sin was taken away and forgiven @Isaiah 6:7.  This is outside the Mosaic covenantal law. ]

Hebrews 9:16 For where-in-which (there-is-a) covenant, (it-is) (a) necessity (a) death to-be-being-brought from-the (one) having-himself-covenanted;
v17 For (a) covenant on deads (is) firm, since it-is (not) at-any-time being-strong when the (one) having-himself-covenanted is-living.

The book of Hebrews well distinguishes the Old and New Covenants (see Heb 10:9), and again, 2 Corinthians Ch.3 explains (as Romans Ch.11) that some get it, some don't. To those that "get" the Good News, i.e. that trust in Yeshua/Jesus, He is the end/fulfillment of the Mosaic Law (Rom 10:4)....we shouldn't "shrink" back (Heb 10:38). For those that don't "get" Jesus, the Law is still remaining a "disciplining tutor" (Gal.3:23-25). In either case, to ALL these that fear Him, YHVH's lovingkindness is manifest to us in Matthew 5:17-19! Praise Yah!
And so too we also keep the commandment to in mind not to think of any brother as "numbskulls", or "stupid" (Matt.5:22). Thank you for your consideration.
May we all have a good week of getting it.

With - John 3:16: Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Heb 10:38.

 

and again restating a few things:

Matthew 5:17 "Might-YOU not suppose that I-came to-overthrow the law or the prophets:  I-came not to-overthrow, BUT to-ful-fill."

This statement was spoken by Jesus before the cross to Jews: therefore of course there was not yet a New Covenant/testament, as a will/testament does not take effect until the death of the testator.  So of course Jesus instructed Jews to continue following the Law and the prophets.

Also note that OF COURSE, Jesus then did fulfill the Law and Prophets, hence "It is finished", and the Old gives way to the New Covenant as per the rest of the story.  The book To the Hebrews details this wonderfully.  I consider the book of Hebrews the best "Hebrew-roots" primer.

It seems that many in the Messianic assembly do not believe that Jesus did what he said he would do in Mt.5:17, that is, fulfill the Law.

 

My wife had a super succinct analogy to depict this ongoing error in many so called "Messianic" assemblies that seek to follow the Sinai Law:

Suppose you owe Mr. G $1000.

Mr. J comes along and says "I've paid that in full for you.  You don't owe anything now."

Would you keep making payments to Mr. G????

 

Addendum: regarding YHVH's lovingkindness seen in Matt. 5:17-19

Jeremiah 31:34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more.

 

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Returning to the Haftarah portion of Vaetchanan:
Isaiah 40:22 It is he that sitteth above the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain [דֹּק doq], and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell [LXX: κατοικεῗν] in;

 

 I have all the materials to make a uniquely color-toned tallit that will illustrate the spectrum of The Life, Yeshua, but yet I know that it won't show the justice of the one he has provided, and I now feel no need to complete it.  I suppose it might be a good teaching tool.  I'm still learning how it is tied together from the assembly instructions: Exd. 26:1,31; Exd. 24:10; Num.15:38,39; Matt. 27:51; Mark 12:29-31, John 14:15, 1John 3 :23, James 2:10; Jn. 6:29; Heb. 13:10, etc.

 

The Tabernacle is ten connected curtains.

 Exodus. 26:1 "Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle [הַמִּשְׁכָּן  ha-mishkan]  with ten curtains [יְרִיעָה  yĕriy`ah]; of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, with cherubim the work of the skilful workman shalt thou make them."

"with" is not in the Hebrew text, as shown below:

← ואת־המשכן תעשה עשר יריעת

curtains  ten you-make the-tabernacle and ←

Exodus 26:6 And thou shalt make fifty clasps of gold, and couple the curtains one to another with the clasps: and the tabernacle shall be one whole [אֶחָד  echad]

 

Exodus 24:10  And they saw the God of Israel; and there was under his feet as it were a paved work of sapphire stone, and as it were the very heaven for clearness.

Here we may see what the blue covering over the Tabernacle represents...

 

Threading this together is real tzitzit knot tying: 

Numbers 15:38 Speak unto the children of Israel, and bid them that they make them fringes in the borders of their garments throughout their generations, and that they put upon the fringe of each border a cord of blue:
39 and it shall be unto you for a fringe, that ye may look upon it, and remember all the commandments of Jehovah, and do them; and that ye follow not after your own heart and your own eyes, after which ye use to play the harlot;

 

Mark 12:29 But the Jesus answered him, That first-of-all of-the commandments, (is) you-be-hearing, Israel, Jehovah our God Jehovah is one.
v30 And you-will-cherish Jehovah your God out-of your total heart and out-of your total soul and out-of your total intellect and out-of your total strength. This (is the) first commandment.
v31 And (the) like second (is) this: You-will-cherish your neighbor as yourself. Another commandment greater of-these is not.
 

John 14:15   If YOU-might-be-cherishing me, YOU-keep the commandments namely-the (ones) mine.

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1John 3 :23 And this is his commandment, in-order-that we-might-trust in-the name of-his son Jesus Messiah and we-might-be-cherishing one-another according-as he-gave commandment to-us. (@Mark 12:29-31)

v24 And the (one) keeping his commandments is-remaining in him and he in him; and in this we-are-coming-to-know that he-is-remaining in us, out-of the Spirit which he-gave to-us.

 

There is a subtle, but huge difference in seeing John 14:15 as a commandment vs. a proclamation by Yeshua.  Much comfort is found in this via the great mystery of Eph. ch.5, where the MAN (Messiah) does all the work, and cleaves to the woman (the assembly) and by His work, the two are ONE/echad.

The ONLY way His commandments are not grievous ("who then can be saved???") is the fact that YHVH's presence, His Spirit, His Love in us is what/whom "keeps" the commandments.  All the glory is YHVH's.  It is HIS work whereby we are saved, and even whereby we "keep" His commandments. With man, keeping the commandments is impossible.

 

James 2:10  For one-who might-keep the total law, but in one-(thing) he-might-slip has-become-and-still-is liable of-all.

 

Graciously, all things are possible with God:

Matthews 27:51 "And behold the veil of-the sanctuary was-split into two, from from-above till below"

 

Hebrews 10:19-20  "Having therefore brothers, boldness-of-speech with-reference-to the entering-in of-the holy-ones in the blood of-Jesus,

Which (entering-in) he-dedicated for-us (a) way recently-slain and living, through the veil, this is his flesh,"

 

 

 

 

John 6:29 Doing God's Work:

 The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched (i.e. Jesus).

and so, "The Just shall live by Trust. Habakkuk 2:4

The "works" that we do is our Trust, not our keeping of commandments. God is Spirit; we worship in Spirit.  Our work is Spiritual, not physical. 

 

Hebrews 13:10 We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat.

 

Psalm 61:4 I will dwell in thy tabernacle [בְאָהָלְךָ  ohel]  for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings [כְּנָפֶיךָ  kanaph]. Selah

  [אָגוּרָה בְאָהָלְךָ עֹולָמִים אֶֽחֱסֶה בְסֵתֶר כְּנָפֶיךָ סֶּֽלָה׃ ]

Gesenius's Lexicon: "With regard to the tabernacle, when ohel is distinguished from mishkan, ohel is the outer covering of the tent, of twelve curtains of goats' hair, placed above the dwelling-place (mishkan), i.e. then interior curtains which rested on the boards, Ex. 26:1,7; 36:8, 14, 19."

Note that Exodus 26:7 states that the tent over the tabernacle was made from eleven curtains of goat's hair.  It should be understood that the tabernacle (the ten curtains) was set up before the boards of the tabernacle were set up; therefore the tabernacle CANNOT rest on the boards.

Exodus 26:7 And thou shalt make curtains [יְרִיעָה  yĕriy`ah] of goats' hair for a tent [אֹהֶל  ohel] over the tabernacle [מִשְׁכָּן mishkan]: eleven curtains [יְרִיעָה  yĕriy`ah] shalt thou make them.  .

It seems to me that the perfect tallit is ripped: we enter through the poncho's hole and see the sapphire sea surrounding the throne of grace...we repeat "look up at the blue sky, Israel, your redemption-back is near!" (Rom.3:24-25; Lu.21:28). May you live in the the unity of the rent veil and the tabernacle... 

Related:

Jesus wore the colors of the veil? -  Blue  white   purple  Scarlet   Blue

 http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Colors-of-Jesus-robes-match-veil.htm

 

The Tabernacle was a parable of Messiah's body:

The boards "for the tabernacle" are made "standing up".  New Covenant believers, who die with and are resurrected in Messiah, are depicted by the boards of the tabernacle.

Exodus 26:15 And thou shalt make the boards [קֶרֶשׁ  qeresh] for the tabernacle [מִשְׁכָּן   mishkan] of acacia wood, standing up [עָמַד `amad]

Note some of the meanings given for the word translated "standing up" -  [עָמַד `amad]:

to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand

to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of

to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease

to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast

to make a stand, hold one's ground

to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright

to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against

to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid

to station, set

Certainly we may see resurrected New Testament believers here:

Ephesians 2:4 But the God being rich in mercy, because-of his much charity (with) which he cherished us,
v5 And we being dead (ones) in-the offences
he-made-(us)-alive-together with-the Messiah,--by-favor YOU-are having-been-and-still-are-saved,--
v6 And he-raised-(us)-together
(συνήγειρεν synegeiren - sün-e-gā'-ren)  and he-seated-(us)-together in the heavenly (places) in Messiah Jesus,
v7 In-order-that he-might-demonstrate in the ages namely-the (ones) coming-on the surpassing riches of his favor in graciousness on us in Messiah Jesus.
v8 For by-
the favor YOU-are having-been-and-still-are-saved through trust; and this not out-of YOU, of-God the gift;
v9 Not out-of
works, in-order-that some-one might not boast.

v10 For of-him
we-are (a) thing-made having-been-created in Messiah Jesus on good works, to-which the God prepared-before (us?) in-order-that we-might-walk-around in them.

Understanding: we are created in Messiah on good works - the works existed before we were created.  Don't put the cart in front of the horse and say you were created by your good works - that is not logical thinking. Again - they were prepared - before we were existing!

Romans 10:17 So the trust (is) out-of hearing, but the hearing (is) through *saying of-Messiah.  (or 'of-God'?)

v18 BUT I-am-saying, (have) they not heard? Yea-therefore:  Their utterance went-out into all the earth, and their sayings into the limits of-the inhabited-earth.

Ephesians 2:11 On-this-account YOU-be-having-in-memory that at-one-time YOU the Gentiles in flesh, the (ones) being-said (to be) uncircumcision by the (one) being-said (to be) circumcision in flesh made-by-hand,
v12 That
YOU-were in that season separate-from Messiah, having-been-and-still-alienated of-the citizenship of-the Israeli and strangers of-the covenants of-the promise, not having hope and (ones) without God in the world.
v13 But at-this-instant
in Messiah Jesus YOU, the (ones) at-one-time being far (away), YOU-became near in the blood of-the Messiah.
v14 For
he himself is our peace, the (one) having-made the both (places) [the holy place and the holy of holies] one [echad!] even having-broken-down the midst-wall of-the fencing-in, the enmity, in his flesh [That veil was his flesh - Heb.10:19-20]

 

v15 Having-rendered-inactive the law (νόμον) of-the commandments (ἐντολῶν) in (ἐν) decrees  (δόγμασιν), in-order-that he-might-create the two in (εν) himself with-reference-to one new (quality) (καινόν) MAN making peace,

Note the grammatical consistency:

1. Jesus created the two –how?- in (εν)  himself.

2. Jesus rendered-inactive the law of the commandments –how?- in (εν) decrees, i.e. *the Sayings of Messiah (see Rom. 10:17 above).

 

v16 And he-might-reconcile-in-full the both (Jews and Gentiles) in one body to-the God through the cross, having-killed the enmity in it;
v17 And
having-come he-himself-brought-good-news, peace to-YOU to-the (ones) far and peace to-the (ones) near;
v18
Because through him we-are-having the leading-near, the both in one Spirit to the Father.

 

 

The Tabernacle was a parable of Messiah's body:

Restating this with different scriptures:

 

Ephesians 2:15  Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments in decrees, in-order-that he-might-create the two in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,

 

John 3:29 The (one) having the bride is bridegroom; but the friend of-the bridegroom, the (one) having-stood-and-still-standing and hearing of-him, he-is-rejoicing with-joy because-of the voice of-the bridegroom, this therefore the joy namely-mine is-having-been-and-is-still fulfilled.

 

2 Corinthians 11:2  For I-am-being-jealous-(of) YOU with-a-jealousy of-God, for I-myself-joined YOU to-one man to-stand-alongside (a) pure virgin for-the Messiah;

 

"having-stood-and-still-standing" is from: ἑστηκὼς hestēkos, a form of  ἵστημι  histēmi

 "to-stand-alongside" is from: παραστῆσαι   parastēsai

 

For “man” the Holy Spirit has supplied in the Greek text ἀνδρὶ andri;

the Consistent Translation's "man", is from: ἀνδρὶ andri.

 

However, for the King James' "husband",  Strong's Concordance refers to ἀνήρ aner (that is not in the Greek text in this passage!) which the King James translates as man 156x, husband 50x, sir 6x, fellow 1x, not translated 2x.

Thus the King James Version has changed/altered the word of God.

 

Exodus 26:15 And thou shalt make the boards [קֶרֶשׁ  qeresh] for the tabernacle [מִשְׁכָּן  mishkan] of acacia wood, standing up [עָמַד `amad]. 

For עָמַד `amad - "standing up",  the LXX has ασήπτων asēptōn: Stong's G767.1 has "incorruptible".

 

1 Corinthians 15:52 In (a) moment in (a) twinkling of-(an) eye, in the last trumpet; for (a) trumpet-will-sound, and the dead (ones) will-stand-again (ἐγερθήσονται) imperishable (ἄφθαρτοι), and we ourselves-shall-be-changed.

Connect here Romans 11:26 - "all Israel shall be saved"

A related word, G767 ἄσημος asēmos is defined as   "without mark":

Revelation 20:4 And I-saw thrones, and they-were-caused-to-be-seated on them; and sentence was-given by-them, and (I-saw) the souls of-the (ones) having-been-and-still-cut-off-with-an-axe because-of the witness of-Jesus and because-of the word of-the God, and (I-saw all) they-who worshipped not the beast nor its image and they-took not the mark on their forehead and on their hand; and they-lived and they-became-king with the Messiah (a) thousand years.

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The Tabernacle was a parable of Messiah's body:

The N.T. assembly was represented by the boards of the Tabernacle of the wilderness, which Tabernacle was a picture of Messiah's body. (1 Cor.3:16 and see The Law Prophesied, by R.H. Mount, pp118-130)

https://thewildernesstabernacleofwitness.com/static/media/AAATheLawProphesied.4415a3bc.pdf

 

 

The Meeting Place

Exodus 25:22 "And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy-seat, from between the two cherubim which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel."

 

Hebrews 13:10 "We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat."

There is no physical temple or tabernacle building/structure.

  God does not change...He changes things.

Now the NAOS (sanctuary) of God is in you:

1Corinthians 3:16 Are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that YOU-are (the) sanctuary of-God and the Spirit of-the God is-dwelling in YOU?

This concept is explained in "The Law Prophesied", by Ralph Mount, pp84:

"It might be of interest to note that the height of the board structure is given as 10 cubits. The total length can be figured, 20 boards each 1 1/2 cubits wide, or 30 cubits. There is, however, no record of the length of the holy place, or the holy of holies. This is striking and important, for the entire structure had to be moved. Except on the day of atonement, no one could ever enter the holy of holies, neither were the people permitted to see the ark of the covenant. How could the ark be moved; first, without anyone seeing it and; second, without anyone going into the holy of holies to get it? The first part was easy. The veil was used as a cover for the ark. The priests lowering the veil and yet keeping it above their heads, could walk forward without seeing the ark and cover it. (Num. 4:5) But were they not going into the holy of holies? The answer is definitely, No. The veil, not the pillars, separated the holy place from the holy of holies, and as the veil was moved forward, the holy of holies became smaller and the holy place larger. Now, you see why no length dimensions are given for the holy of holies; it was variable. With the veil around the ark, the holy of holies was, in effect, the ark itself."

 

The Veil is rent -Mt.27:51.  The Veil is His flesh -Heb.10:19-20.  The sanctuary (NAOS) of God is in you - 1Cor.3:16. The priest hood has changed -Heb.7:12.  "We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat" - Hebrews 13:10.
 

 

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The Tabernacle was a parable of Messiah's body:



Hebrews 9:9 One-which (is a) parable with-reference-to the season namely-the (one) having-stood-in-and-still-standing-in, according-to which both gifts and sacrifices are-being-offered not being-able, according-to conscience to-make the (one) serving perfect,
v10 Only on foods and drinks and diverse baptisms-of-things, just-acts of-flesh lying (on them) as-far-as (a) season thoroughly-straight.
v11 But Messiah having-come-to-be-alongside chief-priest of-the future good-things, through the greater and more-perfect tabernacle not made-by-hand, this is not of-this creation,
Now, if you say the tabernacle being spoken of (Heb. 9:9-11) is the Heavenly Tabernacle you are (possibly) also correct, as likewise also the Body (Tabernacle) of Messiah is the assembly, which is the believers in Jehovah/YHVH Jesus/Yeshua Christ/Messiah (Eph 5:30 "Because we-are members of his body."). So then the head of the assembly is Messiah, and so the head of Messiah is God (1Cor11:3).

Again, where is Heaven? Where is God? Paul, caught up to the third Heaven, did not know if he was in or out of body (2Cor.12:2-3)....but Paul acknowledged that God knew where he was...

1Corinthians 3:16 may (?) give some possibility of answer to Paul's whereabouts:
"Are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that YOU-are (the) sanctuary of-God and the Spirit of-the God is-dwelling in YOU?"

Of course none of this is to say that believers are God...but rather, hopefully provides some "background" for understanding how we may now - already - rest from our works in Messiah as detailed in Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world.", which is to say each day: "Shabbat Shalom"...
 


These following diagrams will help explain this concept of the Sanctuary:


I am not certain who drew this diagram as a supplement to "The Truth about Jesus if you Really Want to Know", by R.H. Mount...

 


 

 

 

Read again:

Ephesians 2:15  "Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments in decrees, in-order-that he-might-create the two in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,"

Go over and over the book Ephesians, study ch.2 and 5 much, Study the book Hebrews.  Pray for understanding.  It is a great mystery

 

 

As You Were (Just as I AM) [Israel is the Bride, not the N.T. Assembly]

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#As_You_Were

Come as you are

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#Come_as_you_are

Bride Pride - A Great Mystery

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/Bride_Pride.htmbut of course,

come in Holy attire

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#(The_Full_Armor_of_the_God)

 

 

 

 

Study the following image and scriptures again and again. It is a great mystery.


A Body Prepared
From "The Law Prophesied", by R.H. Mount (with some additional scriptures added)

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/images/Ralph-Mount/Mount-Tabernacle-Body-new-001.jpg

 

 


“Thou shalt make the boards…standing up”

"And he-raised-(us)-together [συνήγειρε] and he-seated-(us)-together [συνεκάθισεν] in the heavenly (places) [επουρανίοις] in Messiah Jesus  Ephesians 2:6

"The (one) having-victory, I-shall-make him (a) pillar [στύλον] in the sanctuary [ναώ -naō] of my God, and he-might by-no-means still go-out without, and I-shall-write on him the name of my God and the name of-the city of my God, namely-of-the new (quality) Jerusalem the (one) descending out-of the heaven from my God, and my name namely-the new (quality)."  Revelation 3:12

"Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary [ναὸς - naos] of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling [οἰκεῖ - oikei] in YOU?"  1Corinthians 3:16

"...thou shalt make the boards [LXX: στύλους] for the tabernacle [LXX: σκηνής]

STANDING UP [עָמַד  amad; LXX: ασήπτων]..."    Exodus 26:15

 

The Mosaic Law is a shadow of the real substance.  (consider your shadow on a sidewalk...) The shadow is real

But the shadow is not the real deal.

 

There is much worry in the Messianic assembly regarding "works".

God is a Spirit, and we worship Him in Spirit.
If the veil of the Tabernacle is Jesus' flesh (and it is), then the veil is Spiritual.
If the veil is spiritual, so too is the Tabernacle (which is His body, which is the believers).
If the Tabernacle/Naos is Spiritual (and it is) then we are spiritual.
If the Tabernacle and we are Spiritual (and we are), the commandments regarding the Veil and Tabernacle and how we go about getting to and through the veil are all spiritual (and they are).

So then these commandments pertain to the spiritual body (and there is a spiritual body - note Jesus' body after the resurrection). Yes, we have a physical body, but it is dead in/with Messiah and we are raised a new MAN in Messiah (Eph.2:5,6,15). This new (not renewed) man is spiritual, and no longer "married" to the Law (Hagar, Sinai Covenant). We are not under the
Mosaic Law. This is the Just living by trust/faith (Hab.2:4)

If a person rejects Messiah as a new means of propitiation they may remain under the Law, but they are required to keep ALL of the commandments.

 

 If a person is in the New Covenant relationship with YHVH through YHVH Yeshua and they seek to be under the Old Covenant's terms, they are spiritual adulterers:

Romans 7:1 Or are-YOU-being-ignorant, brothers, for I-am-speaking to-(ones)-coming-to-know law, that the law is-exercising-lordship of-the MAN on as-long time as he-is-living?

v2 For the woman under-a-husband has-been-and-is-still-bound by-law to-the living husband; but if the husband might-die-off, she-has-been-and-is still-rendered-inactive from the law of-the husband.

v3 So therefore, while the husband (is) living, she-will-be-termed (an) adulteress if she-might-become to-(a)-different man; but if the husband might-die-off, she-is free from the law, she (will) not be (an) adulteress having-become to-(a)-different man.

v4 So-that, my brothers, YOU yourselves also were-put-to-death to-the law through the body of-the Messiah, with-reference-to YOU to-become to-(a)-different (one), to-the (one) having-been-raised out-of dead (ones), in-order-that we-might-bring-forth-fruit to-the God.

v5 For when we-were in the flesh, the sufferings of-the sins the (sufferings) through the law were-operating in our members with-reference-to the (object) to-bring-forth-fruit to-the death;

v6 But at-this-instant we-were-rendered-inactive from the law, having-died-off in which we-were-being-held-fast, so-that we (are) to-be-being-a-slave in newness of-spirit and not in-oldness of-letter.

 

The Law of Messiah

New Testament/Covenant Believers in Yeshua the Messiah are in a higher law – the law of Messiah.  The Holy Spirit is the Law/Torah/Instruction of the Messiah.

Romans 8:2 For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death.

That’s “free from sin” not “free to sin”.

The Law - the NEW law of Messiah (Jn.15:12, Mark 12:29-31) - is now written in our hearts - we are an epistle of Messiah.

2 Corinthians 3:2 "YOU yourselves-are our epistle, having-been-written-and-still-written in our hearts, coming-to-be-known and being-read by all MEN,

 v3 (Ones)-being-manifested that You are (an) epistle of-Messiah ministered by us, having-been-written-and-still-written not with-black-ink BUT with (the) Spirit of-(the)-living God, not in flat-tablets of-stone BUT in flat-tablets (of) fleshy hearts.

 v4 But we-are-having reliance such-as-this through the Messiah toward the God.

 v5 Not that we-are adequate from ourselves to-figure anything as out-of ourselves, BUT our adequateness (is) out-of the God,

 v6 Who also made us adequate ministers of-(a)-new-quality covenant, not of-letter BUT of-spirit; for the letter is-killing, but the spirit is-making-alive."

 

Again, this New Covenant WILL be fullfilled in all Israel:

Jeremiah 31:31  "Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will make a NEW COVENANT [בְּרִית חֲדָשָֽׁה] with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah: 32 not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was a husband unto them, saith Jehovah. 33 But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith Jehovah: I will put my law in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people: 34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more." -

 

Ezkekiel.36:26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you; and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh.
 27 And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep mine ordinances, and do them.
 28 And ye shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; and ye shall be my people, and I will be your God.

 

Romans 11:26  And thus all Israel will-be-saved, according-as it-has-been-and-still-is-written: The (one) delivering will-be-present out-of Sion, he-will-turn-back impiety from Jacob.
 v27 An
d this (is) the covenant from me to-them, at-the-time-that I-might-remove-for-myself their sins
 
 

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Now scripture says that Messiah Jesus will not find trust when he returns (Luke 18:8b). So while the Just live by trust, there will not be many trusting when Messiah returns. HOWEVER, this does NOT say that there will not be many who are not trusting. In fact scripture says there will be many that do not trust but will be saved (future) when Messiah returns ("all Israel shall be saved" @Rom.11:26). And in this we see YHVH's lovingkindness to Israel.
 

Isaiah 40:1 Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.

Isaiah 40:2 Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem; and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she hath received of Jehovah's hand double for all her sins.

 

 Romans 11:12 But if their offence (is) riches of-(a)-world and their inferiority (is) riches of-nations, in-how-much more their fulness.
 

There's a lot more to see here....this is just scratching the surface of this portion.

Related topics:

Love - Trust - Works

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#Love-Trust-Works

For The Love Of God

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#For_the_Love_of_God

The Gospel Stands By Itself

 http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/Torah-Torah.htm#The_Gospel_stands_by_itself

The Gospel/good-news = εὐαγγέλιον euaggelion  yü-än-ge'-lē-on

 Paul distinguishes between the Good-News and the Law & the Prophets.   So should we. 

The Law, The Prophets, & The Gospel

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#The_Law,_The_Prophets,_&_The_Gospel

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People often say that God hates sin but not the sinner.

Scripture says God hates the sinner.

Psalm 5:5 The arrogant shall not stand in thy sight: Thou hatest all workers of iniquity.

Psalm 11:5 Jehovah trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

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Proverbs 30:4  "Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended?"

ascended - galah

descended - yarad

A. Jesus Christ in the theophanies of the Old Testament. (John 3:13)

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Tishah B'Av / the ninth of Av

Rabbinical Jews fast on the ninth of Av to recall and mourn the many evil events that have happened to national Israel on this day.  In particular the destruction of the first and second Temples occurred on this day. 

The Talmud rabbis say that the second Temple was destroyed in 70.A.D. by sinat chinam, i.e. hate for no reason.

The rabbis provide a fence of explanation as to what this hatred was.  Here's one such explanation they seemingly unwittingly provide:

"Woe unto him who maketh himself alive by the name of God." Sanhedrin 106a, and footnote

Here the rabbis admit that Jesus was stood again by the name of YHVH, yet they curse him ("woe unto him").  Understand that they understood that Jesus, in making himself alive after death, was different than Jesus making someone else alive after they were dead.  Only YHVH himself could do this, so it is an amazing proclamation.

Additionally in this passage of the Talmud, Jesus is referred to as the son of a harlot and called Baalim. (106a footnotes)

Sanhedrin 106a, http://www.come-and-hear.com/sanhedrin/sanhedrin_106.html

footnote. http://www.come-and-hear.com/sanhedrin/sanhedrin_106.html#106a_11

106a footnotes, http://www.come-and-hear.com/sanhedrin/sanhedrin_106.html#106a_42

 

Psalm 69:4 They that hate me *without a cause are more than the hairs of my head: They that would cut me off, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty:

That which I took not away I have to restore.

 *without a cause-  חִנָּם chinnâm, khin-nawm'; from H2580; gratis, i.e. devoid of cost, reason or advantage:—without a cause (cost, wages), causeless, to cost nothing, free(-ly), innocent, for nothing (nought), in vain. - gratuitously

Jesus of course responded: "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do."

And so they are forgiven.

As Jesus also prophesied the destruction of the 2nd Temple, I find it difficult to mourn its destruction.  A new and better naos/sanctuary - our hearts - has been established for this time (1Corinthians 3:16).  However, it is sad, even grievous, that many do not see this...

The book of Lamentations is traditionally read on the 9th of Av.

Ch1:16 "For these things I weep: mine eye, mine eye runneth down with water"

 

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Extra:

Acupressure in the Bible?

Genesis 32:24 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. 25 And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was strained, as he wrestled with him.

This pertains to the sciatic nerve. (see Pentatuech & Haftorhas)

 

Luke 4:40  But (as) the sun (was) setting, all, as-many-as were-having (ones)-being-weak with-various diseases led them to him, but the-(one) having-put-on the hands to-each one of-them he-healed them;

 

Mark 1:40  And (a) leper is-coming to him, entreating him and falling-on-the-knees-(to) him, and saying to-him, that If you-might-be-willing you-are-being-able to-cleanse me.

v41 But the Jesus having-been-moved-with-compassion having-stretched-out the hand he-handled him, and he-is-saying to-him, I-am-willing, you-be-cleansed.

v42 And (as) he (was) having-said, immediately the leprosy went-away from him, and he-was-cleansed.

 

Jesus touched and cured this leper, me.  That's the Greater Miracle here.

Matthew 8:17 In-which-case the-(thing) having-been-said through Isaiah the prophet might-be-fulfilled, saying, He himself-took the weaknesses of-us, and he-bore the diseases (Isaiah 53:4).

 

 

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Torah Portion

For the Love of God.

that is,

Parashat Devarim דְּבָרִים

"WORDS "

Deuteronomy = "Second Law"

Torah Portion:

Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22

Haftarah Portion:

 Isaiah 1:1-27 (we read through vs31)

Brit Chadashah Portion

Acts 9:1-21

and certainly we should review

Hebrews chapters 3 & 4

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The Real Oral Torah

www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#Oral_Torah

Exodus 24:4a "And Moses wrote all the words [כָּל־דִּבְרֵי] of Jehovah,"

Deuteronomy 1:1 "These are the words [הַדְּבָרִים ha-Devarim, H1697] which Moses spake [דִּבֶּר diber H1696]..." 

ha-Devarim = " the-words".

Devarim is the English transliteration of the Hebrew word דְּבָרִים – and is the Hebrew name for the book we call Deuteronomy.

Deuteronomy is the English transliteration of the Greek compound word δευτερονομιον, which means...."2nd law."

When the Jews translated the Hebrew Scriptures into Greek Septuagint/LXX around 250 B.C., they titled this book using the Greek uncials (capital letters) as ΔΕΥΤΕΡΟΝΟΜΙΟΝ  In lower case Greek it appears as δευτερονομιον. This strictly transliterates to English as deuteronomion.   This Greek word is made from two Greek words, δευτερος deuteros & νομος nomos – which translated means “second law”. In English this is commonly transliterated as Deuteronomy.

Matthew 19:8 "...Moses toward the hardness-of YOUR heart permitted to-YOU..."

So then IF there is an "oral Torah", it appears by Exd. 24:4a, Matt.19:8 and Deut. 1:1 that Deuteronomy (the 2nd law) is that oral law...

Deuteronomy means "second law".

Deuteronomy isn't the second book in the bible...

 

For related content, see also Parashah Mishpatim

 

 *

For the Love of God.

 

John 3:16 For thus the God cherished the world so-that he-gave his son, namely-the only-begotten, in-order-that every-(one) the (one) trusting with-reference-to him might not perish, BUT he-might-be-having life eternal.

God loved us first. Note the past tense! Do not lose this, the first love (Compare Rev. 2:4).


v17 For the God dispatched not his son into the world in-order-that he-might-be-judging the world, BUT in-order-that the world might-be-saved through him.
v18
The (one) trusting with-reference-to him is not being-judged; but the (one) not trusting already has-been-and-is-still-judged, because he-has not trusted and still-does-(not)-trust with-reference-to the name of-the only-begotten son of-the God.

 

“The name” = הַשֵּׁם “HaShem” in Hebrew (occurs in Lev. 24:11 & Deut.28:58 as אֶת־הַשֵּׁם ).

The name of the Son of the God is Jesus/Yeshua. HaShem = Yeshua HaMashiach

(Compare the Hebrew and Greek at Psalms 28:8).


v19 But this is the
judgement, that the light has-come-and-is-still into the world, and the MEN cherished the darkness rather than the light; for the works of-them (were) evil.
v20 For every-(one) practising the worthless-(things) is-hating
the light, and he-is not coming to the light, in-order-that his works might not be-reproved;
v21 But
the (one) doing the truth is-coming to the light, in-order-that his works might-be-manifested that (they-are) having-been-worked in God.
 

1 John 2:1 My little-children, these-things I-am-writing to-YOU in-order-that YOU-might not sin. And if someone might-sin, we-are-having (an) advocate with the Father, Jesus Messiah (a) just (one);
v2 And he himself is (a)
propitiation concerning our sins, but not concerning ours only BUT also concerning the total world.

 

v3 And in this we-are-coming-to-know that we-have-come-to-know-and-still-know him, if we-might-be-keeping his commandments.
v4 The (one) saying that I-have-come-to-know-and-still-know him, and not keeping his commandments, he-is (a) liar, and the truth is not in this (one);


v5
But who might-be-keeping his word, truly in this (one) the charity of-the God has-been-made-perfect-and-is-still-perfect. In this we-are-coming-to-know that we-are in him.

 

Doing God's Work:

 John 6:29  The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched.

and so, "The Just shall live by Trust."  Hab. 2:4

The "works" that we do is our Trust, not our keeping of commandments. God is Spirit; we worship in Spirit.  Our work is Spiritual, not physical. 

 

How the commandments are kept:
1 John 4:9 In this the charity of-the God was-manifested in us, because the God has-dispatched-and-is (completing?)-the-dispatch of-his son namely-the only-begotten into the world in-order-that we-might-live through him.

v10 In this is the charity, not that we ourselves-cherished the God, BUT that he himself-cherished us and he-dispatched his son (a) propitiation concerning our sins.
v11 Cherished (ones), if thus
the God cherished us, we ourselves also are-being-indebted to-be-cherishing one-another.
v12 And-not-one at-any-time has-beheld-and-still-beholds God; if we-might-be-cherishing one-another, the God is-remaining in us and
his charity is having-been-and-is-still-made-perfect in us.
v13
in this we-are-coming-to-know that we-are-remaining in him and he in us, because he-has-given-and-still-is-giving to-us out-of his Spirit.


v15
Who if he-might-confess that Jesus is the son of-the God, the God is-remaining in him and he in the God.
v16 And we ourselves-have-come-to-know-and-still-know and we-have-trusted-and-still-trust
the charity which the God is-having in us. The God is charity, and the (one) remaining in the charity he-is-remaining in the God and the God is-remaining in him.
v17 in this
the charity has-been-and-still-is-made-perfect with us, in-order-that we-might-be-having boldness-of-speech in the day of-the judgement, because according-as that-(one) is even we ourselves are in this world.
FEAR NOT:

v18 Fear is not in the charity, BUT the perfect charity is-casting the fear without, because the fear is-having punishment, but the (one) fearing-for-himself has-not-been-and-is-not-made-perfect in the charity.
v19
We ourselves-are-cherishing, because he himself first cherished us.
So then and only then, with YHVH's charity abiding in us:

John 14:15   If YOU-might-be-cherishing me, YOU-keep the commandments namely-the (ones) mine.

There is a subtle, yet huge difference in seeing this verse as a commandment vs. a proclamation by Yeshua.  Much comfort is found in this via the great mystery of Eph. ch.5, where the MAN (Messiah) does all the work, and cleaves to the woman (the assembly) and by His work, the two are ONE/echad.

The ONLY way His commandments are not grievous ("who then can be saved???") is the fact that YHVH's presence, His Spirit, His Love in us is what/whom "keeps" the commandments.  All the glory is YHVH's.  It is HIS work whereby we are saved, and even whereby we "keep" His commandments. With man, keeping the commandments is impossible.

 The commandments namely-the (ones) mine:

Again, If we love Yeshua (John 14:15), we love God (John 10:30) and thus keep the first commandment:

Mark 12:29 But the Jesus answered him, That first-of-all of-the commandments, (is) you-be-hearing, Israel, Jehovah our God Jehovah is one.

v30 And you-will-cherish Jehovah your God out-of your total heart and out-of your total soul and out-of your total intellect and out-of your total strength.  This (is the) first commandment.

v31 And (the) like second (is) this:  You-will-cherish your neighbor as yourself.  Another commandment greater of-these is not.

The ever important distinction is that while the Torah of Moses is the words/sayings of God, it is not equal to the second Person of God in his form of the Word of God. 

 Just as The Word gave Torah (instruction) for the Sinai Covenant, so too he gives instruction (Torah) for the New Covenant.

 

John 15:12 This is the commandment namely-the (one) mine, in-order-that YOU-might-be-cherishing one-another, according-as I-cherished YOU.

 

“I will put my law in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it

Note that Israel & Judah already had the Torah of Moses. This speaks to something new:

 

Jeremiah 31:31 Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will make [וְכָרַתִּי H3772 – “I will cut”] a new [חדשה]  covenant [ברית ] with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:
vs32 not according to
the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was a husband unto them, saith Jehovah.
vs33 But
this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith Jehovah: I will put my law in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people:
vs34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother,
saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more.

 

 

This is the now:

2 Corinthians 3:2 YOU yourselves-are our epistle, having-been-written-and-still-written in our hearts, coming-to-be-known and being-read by all MEN,
v3 (Ones)-being-manifested that
You are (an) epistle of-Messiah ministered by us, having-been-written-and-still-written not with-black-ink BUT with (the) Spirit of-(the)-living God, not in flat-tablets of-stone BUT in flat-tablets (of) fleshy hearts.

 

Big verse follows:

v4 But we-are-having reliance such-as-this through the Messiah toward the God.

 

v5 Not that we-are adequate from ourselves to-figure anything as out-of ourselves, BUT our adequateness (is) out-of the God,
v6 Who also made us adequate ministers of-
(a)-new-quality covenant, not of-letter BUT of-spirit; for the letter is-killing, but the spirit is-making-alive.
v7 But if
the ministry of-the death having-been-and-still-engraved in letters in stones came-to-pass with glory, so-that the sons of-Israel (were) not to-be-being-able to-stare with-reference-to the face of-Moses because-of the glory of-his face, the (glory) being-rendered-inactive,
v8 How will NOT rather
the ministry of-the Spirit be with glory?
v9 For if
the ministry of-the condemnation (is) glory, by-much more the ministry of-the righteousness is-exceeding in-glory.
v10 For even
the (thing) having-been-and-still-glorified has not been-and-is-still not glorified in this part on-account of the surpassing glory.
v11 For if
the (thing) being-rendered-inactive (is) through glory, by-much more the (thing) remaining (is) in glory.
v12 Having therefore
hope such-as-this we-are-using much boldness-of-speech,
v13 And not even-as Moses was-putting (a) covering on his face, toward the sons of Israel not to-stare with-reference-to the finish of-
the (thing) being-rendered-inactive.
v14 BUT
their thoughts were-petrified. For until the today day the same covering is-remaining on the reading of-the old covenant, (it) not being-discovered that in Messiah it-is-being-rendered-inactive.
v15 BUT till today at-which-time
Moses is-being-read (a) covering is-lying on their heart;
v16 But at-which-time if
it-might-turn-around to Jehovah the covering is-being-lifted-from-around (it).

"it" = National Israel.  And so, all Israel will be saved.
v17
But the Lord is the Spirit; but the-place-where the Spirit of-Jehovah (is), there (is) freedom.

 

so again;

 

 Devarim = WORDS 

Deuteronomy = "Second Law"

 

 

 

 

Words we should review a second time:

Hebrews 3 & 4

c3
v1 Whence, holy brothers, sharers of-(an)-in-heavenly calling, YOU-take-note-of the apostle and chief-priest of-our confession, Jesus,
v2 Being trustworthy to-
the (one) having-made him, as also Moses among his total household.
v3 For
this (one) has-been-and-is-still-thought-worthy of-much-more glory beside Moses according-to as-much-as the (one) having-constructed it, is-having much-more honor (than) the home.
v4 For every home is-being-constructed by someone, but the (one) having-constructed all (things) (is) God.
v5 And
Moses on-the-one-hand, trustworthy among his total household, as (an) attendant with-reference-to (a) witness of-the (things) to-be-spoken-in-the-future,
v6
Messiah on-the-other-hand as Son (over) [on] his household; of-whom we ourselves are (the) household, if we-might-hold-fast the boldness-of-speech and the boast of-the hope firm as-far-as (the) finish.
v7 On-this-account, according-as the Holy Spirit is saying: Today if YOU-might-hear of his voice,
 [This is the now.]
v8 Might-YOU not be-
hardening your hearts as in the provocation according-to the day of-the trial in the wilderness,
v9 The-place-where
YOUR fathers tried in a-proving and they-saw my works forty years.
v10 On-this-account I-was-disgusted-with this
generation [G1074 γενεᾷ  genea – “race”?] and I said: Invariably they-are-being-led-astray in the heart; but they themselves come not to-know my ways,
v11 As I-swore in my wrath: If
they-will-come-into my rest.
v12 You-be-looking (out),
brothers, lest-at-any-time (an) evil heart of-unbelief will-be in someone of-YOU in the depart(ing) from (a) living God,
v13 BUT
YOU-be-entreating yourselves according-to each day, until of-which it-is-being-called the today, in-order-that someone out-of YOU might not be-hardened by-deceit of-the sin;

We need YHVH Yeshua continually - every part of every day.
v14 For
we-have-become-and-still-are sharers of-the Messiah, if-altogether we-might-hold-fast the beginning of-the reality firm as-far-as (the) finish.
v15 In the being-said: Today if of his voice
YOU-might-hear, YOU-harden not your hearts as in the provocation.
v16 For
some having-heard, they-provoked; BUT not all the (ones) having-come out-of Egypt through Moses. [Gentiles!]
v17 But with-whom was-he-disgusted forty years? (Was it) NOT with-the (ones) having-sinned, of-whom the carcasses fell in the wilderness?

God was at that time primarily "disgusted" with the disobedient Children of Israel, not the Gentiles that were among them.
v18 But to-whom swore-he (that they would) not go into his rest if not to-the (ones) having-disobeyed?
v19 And we-are-looking-at (the fact) that
they-were not able to-go-in because-of unbelief.

 

 

Hebrews c4
v1 Let-us-fear therefore lest-at-any-time of-a-promise being-left-behind (to us) to-go-in into
his rest someone out-of YOU might-seem to-have-been-and-still-be-lacking.
v2 For we also are (ones) having-been-brought-and-still-being-brought-
good-news even-as also-those; BUT the word of-the report profited not those not having-been-and-still-mingled-together with the trust in-the (ones) having-heard. Now "Shema" Y'all…
v3 For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world.

We rest from the works of the law that came about because of the sin in the Garden of Eden - because our sins are forgiven and removed by trust in the "just act" of Jesus, his sacrifice, his blood shed for us on the cross.

As John Parsons says, this is a "tetelestai" moment, if you see it, when you realize that "It is finished".  Thank YOU Jesus!

 

Cont.  Hebrews 4:4 For somewhere he-has-said-and-still-says concerning the seventh (day) thus: And the God rested in the day namely the seventh from all his works;
v5 And in this (place) again: If they-will-go-in into
my rest.
v6 Since therefore it-is-being-left-behind (for) some to-go-in into it,
and the (ones) formerly having-been-brought-good-news went not in because-of disobedience,

Note: Their lack of trust equates to lawlessness.


v7 Again he-is-appointing
(a) certain day, today, saying in David after this-much time, according-as he-has-said-before-and-still-says: Today if of his voice YOU-might-hear, might YOU-not harden your hearts.
v8 For if
Joshua rested them, he-was not speaking concerning another day after these (things).
v9 So
a-resting-as-on-the-Sabbath is-being-left behind for-the people of-the God.
This is Spiritual rest.


v10 For the (one) having-gone-in into
his rest he himself also rested from his works, as-altogether the God from his own.
v11 Let-us-be-diligent therefore to-go-in into that rest, in-order-that some-one might not fall in the same copy of-the disobedience.
v12 For
the word of-the God (is) living and operational and more-cutting above every two-edged dagger and penetrating unto partition of-soul and of-spirit, and both of-joints and of-marrows, and able-to-judge of-meditations and of-conclusions of-a-heart;
v13 And no creation is unseen in
his sight, but all (things) (are) naked and having-been-and-still-(are)-laid-prostrate to his eyes; with whom the word (came) to-us.
v14
Having therefore (a) great chief-priest having-gone-through-and-still-through the heavens, Jesus the Son of-the God, let-us-be-retaining of-the confession.

THE CONFESSION:

 Romans 10:13 For every (one) whosoever might-call-on the name of-Jehovah will-be-saved.

 Isaiah 45:18  "For thus saith Jehovah that created the heavens, the God that formed the earth and made it, that established it and created it not a waste, that formed it to be inhabited: I am Jehovah; and there is none else. 19 I have not spoken in secret, in a place of the land of darkness; I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I, Jehovah, speak righteousness, I declare things that are right. 20 Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that carry the wood of their graven image, and pray unto a god that cannot save. 21 Declare ye, and bring it forth; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath showed this from ancient time? who hath declared it of old? have not I, Jehovah? and there is no God else besides me, a just God and a Saviour; there is none besides me. 22 Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is none else. 23 By myself have I sworn, the word is gone forth from my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, that unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear."

 

Philippians 2:5 "YOU-be-having this opinion in YOU which also (is) in Messiah Jesus,

v6 Who existing in form of-God considered not the being equal with-God (a thing for) seizure,

v7 BUT he-emptied himself having-taken form of (a) slave, having-become in similitude of-MEN;

v8 And having-been-found in-figure as MAN he-humbled himself having-become obedient as-far-as death, but death of-(a)-cross.

v9 and on-this-account the God exceedingly-exalted him and bestowed-a-favor to-him the name (Hebrew: HaShem), namely-the-one above every name,"

v10 "In-order-that in the name (Hebrew: HaShem) of-Jesus every knee might-bend of-(those)-in-(the)-heavenly and of-(those)-earthly and of-(those)-subterranean,

v11 And every tongue might-acknowledge that Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah with-reference-to glory of-God (the) Father,"

 

 

James 5:15 And the vow of-the trust will-save the (one) being-fatigued, and the Lord will-raise him, and-if he-might-be having-done-and-still-is-doing sins it-will-be-forgiven to-him.

 

Cont. Hebrews 4:15 For we-are not having (a) chief-priest not being-able to-suffer-together with our weaknesses, but having-been-and-still-tried according-to all (things) according-to similarity (to-us) separate-from sin.
v16
Let-us therefore be-going-near with boldness-of-speech to-the throne of-the favor in-order-that we-might-take mercy and we-might-find favor with-reference-to seasonable help.


Take heed that if you do not go into the way prepared by Yeshua (Joshua), that you might die in the wilderness living in YOUR observant way. (Today if of his voice YOU-might-hear, YOU-harden not your hearts as in the provocation.)

 

On lawlessness *[ανομιων-anomiōn]

note that until they (Israel) come into the New Covenant relationship with YHVH,  even if "Torah observant" they are in a state of "lawlessnesses" in relation to the law of Messiah.  The Levitical service, upon which all the Mosaic law was based ("rested"), did not remove their sin.  It brought a way of atonement, a yearly covering of sin, but not propitiation, a permanent removal of sin.

 

John 3:19 may also speak to the "orthodox" Jew of that day and their "worthless" works (vs20). While many Messianics today believe "lawlessness" reflects a lack of law (some say the ten commandments, some say 613), the weightier lacking is in regard to the law of Messiah. In this we often see a "lawlessness" even in those that claim they are lawful, i.e. Messianic Jews (&Gentiles) that deny the grace of God in Jesus' fulfillment of the Mosaic law.  That is, their lack of trust in YHVH Yeshua’s just act of sacrifice alone and their attempts at self-justification via their works of the Mosaic law makes them lawless ones in relation to the law/Torah of the New Covenant.

John 7:19 Has not Moses given-and-is-still-giving to-YOU the law, and not one out-of YOU is-doing the law? Why are-YOU-seeking to-kill me?

Psalm 69:4 They that hate me *without a cause are more than the hairs of my head: They that would cut me off, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty:

That which I took not away I have to restore.

 *without a cause- חִנָּם  chinnâm, khin-nawm'; from H2580; gratis, i.e. devoid of cost, reason or advantage:—without a cause (cost, wages), causeless, to cost nothing, free(-ly), innocent, for nothing (nought), in vain. - gratuitously

See also Parashah Beshalach.

 

2 Corinthians 6:14 YOU-be not becoming being-differently-yoked to-unbelieving-(ones); for what sharing by-justice and by-*lawlessness, or what participation by-light toward darkness?

*Note this may also speak of the lawlessness of those that do not trust in YHVH Jesus Messiah; i.e. those that are without the law of Messiah:

 

Romans 8:2 "For the law of-the spirit of-the life in Messiah Jesus made me free from the law of the sin and of-the death."

Hebrews 7:11 If on-the-one-hand therefore perfectness was through the Levitical priestly-office, for upon it the people has-been-given-and-still-is given-the-law, what need still (a) different priest to-be-standing-up according-to the arrangement of-Melchisedec and (he is) to-be-being-said not according-to the arrangement of-Aaron?

That is; Upon the Levitical priesthood the law was given. No Priesthood = no law. That is, without the Levitical service - - -selah- - -there was ultimately no Yom Kippur sacrifice, no atonement.

 

Hebrews 7:12 For (the arrangement) of-the priestly-office being-transferred out-of necessity (a) transfer is-coming-to-pass of-law.

There is a law of the New Covenant.

It remains physically impossible to keep the Sinai law since the fall of Jerusalem and destruction of the Temple in 70A.D.  (It has been spiritually impossible at least since Yeshua stopped the Temple sacrifices.

 

Haftarah Portion:

Isaiah 1:10 Hear the word of Jehovah, ye rulers of Sodom; give ear unto the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah.

Hear the word of Jehovah…

שִׁמְעוּ   - shimoo   -   from h8085  שָׁמַע  shama

 דְבַר־ d’var -  from h1697   דָּבָר  dabar; LXX: λόγον logon (logos)

  יְהוָה  - from h3068   יְהֹוָה  Yĕhovah

law…

תֹּורַת -  from h8451  תּוֹרָה  towrah

God…

אֱלֹהֵינוּ  - from  h430   אֱלֹהִים  'elohiym

 

11 What unto me is the multitude of your sacrifices? saith Jehovah: I have had enough of the burnt-offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he-goats. 12 When ye come to appear before me, who hath required this at your hand, to trample my courts? 13 Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; new moon and sabbath, the calling of assemblies,—I cannot away with iniquity and the solemn meeting. 14 Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth; they are a  trouble unto me; I am weary of bearing them. 15 And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you; yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. 16 Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil; 17 learn to do well; seek justice, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

John 1:1 The Word [ὁ λόγος logos, G3056] was in (the) beginning, and the Word [ὁ λόγος logosG3056] was with the God  [τὸν θεόν theon, G2316], and the Word  [ὁ λόγος logosG3056] was God [θεὸς theosG2316].

v14 And the Word [ὁ λόγος logos, G3056] came-to-be flesh, and he-tabernacled among us, and we-beheld his glory, glory as of-(an) only-begotten from (the) Father full of-favor and truth.

 

A BODY PREPARED

 www.Cotopaxi-Colorado.com\Torah-Torah.htm#A_Body_Prepared#A_Body_Prepared

 

Hebrews 10:5 On-this-account coming-in into the world he-is-saying: You-willed not sacrifice and offering, but you-yourself-rendered (a) body thoroughly-fit for-me;

 

Psa 40:6   Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required

7   Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me, 

8   I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart

9   I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest. 

10   I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation. 

 

Hebrews 10:6 You-thought not well (of) total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin.

v7 Then I-said Behold I-am-present, in (the) heading of-(a)-little-book it-has-been-written-and-is-still-written concerning me, to-do, the God, your will.

v8 More-above saying that sacrifice and offering and total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin you-willed not, nor you-thought-well (of), they-which are-being-offered according-to the law,

v9 Then he-has-said-and-is-still-saying:  Behold I-am-present to-do, the God, your will.  He-is-carrying-off the first in-order-that the second might-stand;

v10 In which will we-are having-been-made-holy-and-are-still-holy through the offering all-at-once of-the body of-the Messiah Jesus.

 

Hebrews 7:12 For (the arrangement) of-the priestly-office being-transferred out-of necessity (a) transfer is-coming-to-pass of-law. ( see Gal 4:21-31; Romans 8:2)

Thus it remains physically impossible to keep the Sinai law since the fall of Jerusalem and destruction of the Temple in 70A.D.  (It has been spiritually impossible at least since Yeshua stopped the Temple sacrifices.)

See also Parashah Beshalach PDF  

Again, more words regarding His Commandments:

John 14:15   If YOU-might-be-cherishing me, YOU-keep the commandments namely-the (ones) mine.

Deuteronomy 30:11 For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not too hard for thee, neither is it far off.

1 John 5:3b "...and his commandments are not weighty"

Hey wait a minute, how can they be easy if some 247 (about 40%) cannot be performed because there is no physical temple?

Scripture explains:

With man, this is impossible; With God, it is possible.

Luke 18:26 But the-(ones) having-heard said, Who is even being-able to-be-saved?  v27 But the-(one) said, The-(things) impossible beside MEN (are) possible beside the God.  

Note that the question arose out of Jesus’ discourse on the commandments; keeping the commandments was impossible for men to do – without Trust in YHVH.

 

1 John 5:2 In this we-are-coming-to-know that we-are-cherishing the children of the God, at-the-time-that we-are-cherishing the God we-might also be-keeping his commandments
v3 For this is the charity of-the God, in-order-that we-might-be-keeping his commandments; and his commandments are not weighty,

 

While many often claim the commandments are not weighty or grievous, they usually miss HOW they are not weighty or grievous.

"For this is the charity of-the God, in-order-that we-might-be-keeping his commandments"

We understand that because of the Love of God, we keep his commandments.  We don't "do" anything except trust in Yeshua.

John 6:29  The Jesus answered and said to-them, This is the work of-the God, in-order-that you-might-trust with-reference-to whom that (one) dispatched.

Our Trust IS our works.

God manifests that He is in us by - "creating in us new hearts" or, in other words, by "using us to do good" by His will. (The elbow, or finger, or kneecap (or wife/bride/assembly) should not “will” the head/Messiah, and we ARE the body of Messiah) We don't "get credit" for "keeping the commandments" (or statutes, ordinances, laws, whatever you call them) because it is Yeshua in us that "does" this work.

This is understanding John 14:15 as a statement of fact and not a commandment:    If YOU-might-be-cherishing me, YOU-keep the commandments namely-the (ones) mine.

 

How so?

 

The scriptures explain:
Deuteronomy 30:14 But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.

 

Jeremiah 31:31 Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will make a new covenant  (ברית חדשה׃) with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:
vs32 not according to
the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was a husband unto them, saith Jehovah.
vs33 But this is
the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith Jehovah: I will put my law in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people:
vs34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for
I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more.

 

 

What is the Spirit of God?

 

John 14:26 But the advocate, the Spirit namely-the Holy, which the Father will-send in my name, that (one) will-teach YOU all-(things), and he-will-put YOU in-mind all-(things) which I-said to-YOU.

 

The Holy Spirit should be your teacher, NOT man:

 

1 Corinthians 2:10 But to-us the God uncovered through his spirit; for the Spirit is-searching all-things, even the depths of-the God.

11 For who of-MEN is-knowing-absolutely the-things of-the MAN unless the spirit of-the MAN namely-the (one) in him?  Thus also no-one has-come-to-know-and-still-knows the-things of-the God if not the Spirit of-the God.

v12 But we ourselves-took not the spirit of-the world BUT the Spirit namely-the (one) out-of the God, in-order-that we-might-be-knowing-absolutely the-things having-been-bestowed-a-favor to-us by the God;

v13 Which-things also we-are-speaking not in words taught of-human wisdom, BUT in (ones) taught of (the) Spirit, judging-together spiritual-things with-spiritual-things.

v14 But (a) MAN of-the-soul is not receiving the-things of-the Spirit of-the God; for to-him they-are stupidity, and he-is not being-able to-come-to-know (them), because they-are-being-examined spiritually.

v15 But the (one) spiritual on-the-one-hand is-examining all-things, on-the-other-hand he himself is-being-examined by no-one.

v16 For who came-to-know (the) mind of-Jehovah, who will-bring him to-agreement?  But we ourselves-are-having (the) mind of-Messiah.

 

 

 

This is the now:

 The Holy Spirit is the Law/Torah/Instruction of the Messiah.

The Law - the NEW law of Messiah (Jn.15:12) - is now written in our hearts - we are an epistle of Messiah.

2 Corinthians 3:2 "YOU yourselves-are our epistle, having-been-written-and-still-written in our hearts, coming-to-be-known and being-read by all MEN,

 v3 (Ones)-being-manifested that You;-are (an) epistle of-Messiah ministered by us, having-been-written-and-still-written not with-black-ink BUT with (the) Spirit of-(the)-living God, not in flat-tablets of-stone BUT in flat-tablets (of) fleshy hearts.

 v4 But we-are-having reliance such-as-this through the Messiah toward the God.

 v5 Not that we-are adequate from ourselves to-figure anything as out-of ourselves, BUT our adequateness (is) out-of the God,

 v6 Who also made us adequate ministers of-(a)-new-quality covenant, not of-letter BUT of-spirit; for the letter is-killing, but the spirit is-making-alive." 

 

The Holy Spirit is the New Law of the New Covenant,

which law/spirit is written in our hearts…

 

Thus God is a Spirit, and we worship Him in His Spirit (John 4:24) (He gets the credit for that too!)  So if the veil is his flesh, and it is (Heb.10:19,20), and it is rent (Mat.27:51), and we enter spiritually the naos sanctuary which is Yeshua – and this is spiritual. This “He in us and us in Him reflects our understanding of the unity of “echad” (perhaps Isa 57:15).   Now our “physical” offerings are of thanksgiving (Ps141:2, Rev 8:4), and they are spiritually accepted sacrifices.  So too the commandments regarding the sacrifices are now spiritual, just as the sacrifices are, just as we are.  We rest (Heb4:1-3) from previous works (Hagar,Ro.7:1-4, Gal.4:21, 5:1) in Him...we are still doing HIS commandments, though by His will/love in us, and these commandments are as spiritual...(Jn 14:23 the Father and Son will abide in us as we abide in His love)

 

YHVH has written HIS LAW in our hearts, we are an epistle of Messiah Yeshua - NOW, at this time.  Thank you Yeshua!

Our hearts are cleaned in the blood of the Lamb, Yeshua. (Heb.10:22) 

HIS Commandments are written on our heart. Today.

This is HOW it is easy, not grievous, to keep HIS commandments.

This is the Shabbat Shalom of Yeshua, to know and enter in to His rest, i.e. Yeshua, who is our Sabbath peace.

On any day of the week, we may truthfully proclaim "Shabbat Shalom"!

Hallelujah!  There are more words on this Word/Devarim portion, but enough here to suffice to say, His grace is sufficient.

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Thinking (?) on Tish'a b'Av?

 

Are-YOU

not knowing-absolutely

 that YOU-are

(the) sanctuary of-God

and the Spirit of-the God

 is-dwelling in YOU?

1 Corinthians 3:16

 

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Thinking on Tish'a b'Av?

Isaiah 43:18-19 -Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?

I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.”


Philippians 3:12-14 -
“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”

Jeremiah 29:11 -
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”

2 Corinthians 5:17 -
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”

Job 17:9 -
“The righteous keep moving forward, and those with clean hands become stronger and stronger.”

 

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Someday, perhaps on a Shabbat eve, @havdalah, @Isaiah 12:2-3, they (national Israel) will all say and then (hopefully all) get in touch with their "feminine side" (ישועה) and understand the New Covenant.

 

 

 

 

Hebrews 10:4 For (it-is) impossible (for) blood of-bulls and he-goats to-be-removing sins.

v5 On-this-account coming-in into the world he-is-saying: You-willed not sacrifice and offering, but you-yourself-rendered (a) body thoroughly-fit for-me;

v6 You-thought not well (of) total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin.

v7 Then I-said:  Behold I-am-present, in (the) heading of-(a)-little-book it-has-been-written-and-is-still-written concerning me, to-do, the God, your will.

v8 More-above saying that sacrifice and offering and total-burnt-offerings even concerning sin you-willed not, nor you-thought-well (of), they-which are-being-offered according-to the law,

v9 Then he-has-said-and-is-still-saying:  Behold I-am-present to-do, the God, your will.  He-is-carrying-off the first in-order-that the second might-stand;

v10 In which (second) will we-are having-been-made-holy-and-are-still-holy through the offering all-at-once of-the body of-the Messiah Jesus.

v11 And on-the-one-hand every priest has-stood-and-still-stands publicly-ministering according-to (each) day and often offering the same sacrifices, they-which are never being-able to-lift sins from-around (them);

v12 He, on-the-other-hand having-offered one sacrifice in-behalf-of sins with-reference-to the perpetuity (was) seated in right (hand) of-the God,

v13 Henceforth waiting-long till his enemies might-be-placed (a) footstool of his feet.

v14 For by-one offering he-has-made-perfect-and-still-makes-perfect with-reference-to the perpetuity the (ones) being-made-holy.

v15 But the Holy Spirit also is-witnessing to-us; for after to-have-said-before-and-still-saying;

v16 This (is) the covenant which I-myself-shall-covenant with them after those days, Jehovah is saying: Giving my laws on their hearts, and on their intellects I-shall-inscribe them,

v17 And of-their sins and their *lawlessnesses I-shall by-no-means still be-mindful.

v18 But where-in-which forgiveness of-these, (there is) not-still (an) offering in-behalf-of sins.

 

v19 Having therefore brothers, boldness-of-speech with-reference-to the entering-in of-the holy-ones in the blood of-Jesus,

v20 Which (entering-in) he-dedicated for-us (a) way recently-slain and living, through the veil, this is his flesh,

 

Haftarah Portion:

Let us reason together, all scripture is profitable.

Isaiah 1:18  Come now, and let us reason together, saith Jehovah: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. 19 If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: 20 but if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword; for the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken it.

 

2 Timothy 3:16 "All scripture (is) God-breathed and profitable toward teaching, toward reproof, toward correction, toward discipline the (discipline) in justice."

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Odds and Ends

 

July 1, 2013

a few words drafted on polygamy

Our future is so bright, we have to wear shades.  (now we see darkly)

There is a bright message within the polygamy of Abraham, Sarah, Hagar & Keturah.  If you have eyes to see it.

Polygamy brought us the twelve sons of Jacob, i.e. Israel.  And that's a good thing!

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Sept 12

Possibly in the Millennium polygamy continues @Isa.4:1, 13:2 but not in the new earth @ Rev.21.

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June 24

 Speaking of grafting, I have a "five in one" apple tree....i.e. there are 4 branches grafted-in that are all different that bear different fruit than the natural branches and all from the same root and stem. It has been bearing fruit for about 3 years and I can only see three (maybe once 4) different apples. This year one branch did not bloom at all, and that (or pollination variances, or improper pruning or age of the branch) might well be why I don't see all 5 varieties, although I really don't know that much about the distinctions. I see red, I see yellow. But at any rate it helps me understand the realities of grafting.

 

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June 15

Yeshua is our Sabbath Rest

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/Shabbat/Sabbath_Rest/sabbath_rest.html
and

LORD of the Sabbath

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/Shabbat/Addendum/addendum.html

by John Parsons

 

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June 7

getting the last Word in

"They have said and still are saying;

Hallelujah!  Jesus Messiah is Jehovah!"

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June 5

Is a live cat a living soul and an unborn human not?

Gen. 7:13-22 animals have a "spirit of lives"

Gen. 7:22 - "All in his nostrils (was) breath of spirit of lives, all as from dry land died"

lives -spirit-breath

"Jehovah formed man from the dust of the ground; that is, bones, flesh, blood, skin etc.and breathed into him the breath of 'lives' (CHAIM~plural).  It would appear that the 'bloods' or 'lives' that are in Adam are not 'living souls' unless they breathe."

-Chronology II, by R.H.Mount

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May 30

I don't pray for cats, my shoes, or my belt.

Today someone asked, on an online prayer forum, for people to pray for a dying stray kitten.

And quite a few (women) responded "in prayer"!! 

This is the Messy-antic/Christian assembly today.  Shamefully weak.

Is it blasphemy or idolatry or both?  Can't decide, and not my call.

Scripture abounds with references to animals, clean and unclean, for sacrifices and so forth, even a talking donkey!  Acts 10:12-14 tells us there are pigs in heaven  -"ALL the four footed things  and reptiles of the earth" - which would even include a cat or two I suppose.  I can't imagine Peter's horror when God told him to sacrifice and eat (vs.14) potentially even a cat (a four footed thing for sure)!  I note that Peter refused to do this direct command from God and apparently "got away" with it...just one of the many things I don't fully understand.    I do understand  - somewhat -that God was using animals - even unclean ones - in this vision to help show Peter that He had cleaned Gentile believers in the blood of the Lamb, Yeshua.(Act 10:17).  Praise YHVH for His lovingkindness endures forever!

 Is calling this "prayer for animals" blasphemy or idolatry too harsh?

Gen.1:26  And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the heavens, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. 

vs27 And God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. 

vs28 And God blessed them: and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the heavens, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. 

 

vs 28 "subdue" from כבש kabash  Thayer Lexicon has "To tread with the feet, to trample under feet"

vs 26,28 "dominion"  from רדה radah  Thayer Lexicon has "To tread (with the feet), to subdue, to rule over"

 

Gen.2:7 And Jehovah God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of LIVES; and man became a living soul (נפש nephesh) .

"lives" from (חַיִּים CHAIM, plural of life).  Rashi comments that animals are also called לנפש חיה׃  - and that MAN's soul/nafesh is "most highly developed of all of them" (man & cattle & beasts) "because to him was granted understanding and speech"

Rashi also states that animals "will not stand after death for judgment before God" 

 For the most part, Rashi misses the sacrifice of "the life of the Lamb, namely of the one having been and still slain from casting-down of a world" (Gen. 3:21, Rev. 13:8)

Revelation 13:8 And all the (ones) residing on the earth will-worship him, of-whom his name has not been-and-is-still-written in the little-book of-the life of-the lamb, namely-of-the (one) having-been-and-still-slain from casting-down of-(a)-world.

Romans 1:21 For-the-reason-that having-come-to-know the God they-glorified (him) not as God or gave-thanks, BUT they-were-aimless in their deliberations, and their heart without-understanding was-made-dark.

v22 Alleging to-be wise (ones) they-were-made-stupid,

v23 And they-changed the glory of-the imperishable God .....

[Gen.1:26-28 -MAN = mankind - ADAM the first man was in the image of Elohim PLUS כבש kabash PLUS רדה radah in regards to animals]

v23 cont.......with (a) similitude of-(an)-image of-perishable MAN [mankind] AND of flying-things and of-four-footed-things and of-reptiles;...........

[animals were equated with MAN - such as taking "God breathed LIVES (חַיִּים CHAIM, plural) into ADAM" (Gen.2:7) and applying it to animals?]

 

v24 On-this-account the God gave them over with the desires of-their hearts with-reference-to uncleanness, their bodies to-be-being-dishonored among them.

v25 They-who exchanged the truth of-the God with the lie, and they-venerated and they-served the creation beside the (one) having-created, who is blessed with-reference-to the ages; amen.

 

also consider:

John 17:9-10 - I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which You have given Me; for they are Yours. And all Mine are Yours, and Yours are Mine; and I am glorified in them.

Rom 8:38-39 - For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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May 25, 26, 2013

"They-have-said-and-still-are-saying:

Hallelujah; Jesus Messiah is Jehovah"
Rev.19:3, Phil.2:11

 

Noting that in Zech.6:12 "temple" - הֵיכַל - haycahl - is translated by (οκον -oikon) in the Septuagint.  Comparing with 1 Corinthians 3:16 "Are YOU not knowing absolutely that YOU are the sanctuary (νας - naos) of the God, and the spirit of God is dwelling ( οκε - oikei) in YOU?"

so too it is written:

 "For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth (שכן) [Strong's 7931] eternity, whose name is Holy:

I dwell  (אשכון) [Strong's 7931] in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite. - Isa. 57:15

this is to say:

"I dwell in a high and holy place, but also I dwell with the broken and lowly of spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the crushed.”

 - that is God's definition of His "Two House" theology!

 

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May 24

I am poor and needy, but the LORD - i.e. YHVH - thinks on me.  WOW.

This I trust also; and LORD, please also help my lack of trust.

A long while back, as a friend and I were discussing the Word, it became a debate. 

Suddenly he stated: "I only know Jesus."

And that's the way those things should end.

 

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May 21

a friend suggests we be simple: be still and know the LORD.

John 3:16 is to John 10:30

as

Isaiah 45:22  is to Isaiah 12:2-3

Jn 3:16 & Isa. 45:22 = God has a plan.

Jn 10:30 and Isa 12:2-3 = The plan is Salvation and Salvation is Jesus is the LORD.

then again, on the other hand; "he who has ears to hear, let him hear"

 

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May 18

 

Colossians 2:14 Having-obliterated the handwriting against us in-the decrees [δόγμασιν] which (handwriting) was set-over-against us, and he-has-lifted it up-and-it-is-still-lifted-up out-of the midst, having-nailed it to-the cross;

 

Jesus was nailed to the cross.

In the Messy-antic assembly, they often say this:

Col. 2:14 speaks of nailing the handwriting of ordinances that are against us to the cross. If that verse was designed to be saying "The law is nailed to the cross," the word used in Greek would not have been dogma, it would have been nomos.  What was nailed to the cross was not God's commandments, it was the judgements which stood against which were saying we were guilty!
Oy! In other words, there is no judgment?

so you may hear this being implied:

 It is unfortunate this Jesus fellow died. But at least we still have OUR beloved Torah to follow...

This type of Messy-antics are a blight on Christianity.  Black spots.  Get them out of your feasts, or get out of their feasts.

That is to say, "Messyantics, wake up!"


Jesus was nailed to the cross.  WE know this. 
Where does scripture say that Jesus was nailed to the cross?  Perhaps the messyantics are correct and only the Greek word "dogma" was nailed to the cross? I speak as a fool.

What handwriting comes to mind, other than the commandments written by the finger of God on two tables of stone???  Yeshua IS the Word, the Right Hand of God, and He was nailed to the cross.

He said it: "I and the Father are ONE." Jn.10:30

 

God was nailed to the cross.

 

 

The Law - the NEW law of Messiah (Jn.15:12) - is now written in our hearts - we are an epistle of Messiah.

2Corinthians 3:2 "YOU yourselves-are our epistle, having-been-written-and-still-written in our hearts, coming-to-be-known and being-read by all MEN,

 v3 (Ones)-being-manifested that You;-are (an) epistle of-Messiah ministered by us, having-been-written-and-still-written not with-black-ink BUT with (the) Spirit of-(the)-living God, not in flat-tablets of-stone BUT in flat-tablets (of) fleshy hearts.

 v4 But we-are-having reliance such-as-this through the Messiah toward the God.

 v5 Not that we-are adequate from ourselves to-figure anything as out-of ourselves, BUT our adequateness (is) out-of the God,

 v6 Who also made us adequate ministers of-(a)-new-quality covenant, not of-letter BUT of-spirit; for the letter is-killing, but the spirit is-making-alive."

 

The  "Killing Letter" here in vs. 6 is the Sinai Covenant.  Yes, Jesus stopped the Levitical temple service (Mat. 27:51, Heb.10:19-20, Mk.11:16).  He initiated a New Covenant (Lu.22:20), not according to the Sinai Covenant (Jer.31:32). The Sinai Law is not "abolished" but it is indeed "rendered-inactive".  The New Covenant is in effect now (2Cor.3:2-6) but national Israel has been blinded for a time (Ro.11:7-10,25,26), but Jer.31:31-34 will be fulfilled for them also - in their heart also - and then "how much more their fulness"(Ro.11:12). Yet today, Yeshua is our (believers) Sabbath rest (Heb.4:3).

 

 

And again:

Ephesians 2:15 Having-rendered-inactive the law of-the commandments in decrees, in-order-that he-might-create the two in himself with-reference-to one new (quality) MAN making peace,

 

Some in the Messianic assembly claim that the only part of the law that was rendered-inactive (that's a correct translation, but often "ended" is given).  The book of Hebrews thoroughly refutes such vanity, as here:

Hebrews 7:11 If on-the-one-hand therefore perfectness was through the Levitical priestly-office, for upon it the people has-been-given-and-still-is given-the-law, what need still (a) different priest to-be-standing-up according-to the arrangement of-Melchisedec and (he is) to-be-being-said not according-to the arrangement of-Aaron?

That is; Upon the Levitical priesthood the law was given.  The Law is dependent upon the existence of a Tabernacle or Temple for its execution.

Thus it remains physically impossible to keep the law since 70 A.D., the fall of Jerusalem and destruction of the Temple.

(It has been spiritually impossible at least since Yeshua stopped the Temple sacrifices.)

Related:  One Just Act

 

Claiming you want to be under the law now puts you in a worse league than those that after first rejecting God's commandment to enter the land, later decided to go on their own merit.

and certainly we should review:

Hebrews 3 & 4

c3
v1 Whence, holy brothers, sharers of-(an)-in-heavenly calling, YOU-take-note-of the apostle and chief-priest of-our confession, Jesus,
v2 Being trustworthy to-the (one) having-made him, as also Moses among his total household.
v3 For this (one) has-been-and-is-still-thought-worthy of-much-more glory beside Moses according-to as-much-as the (one) having-constructed it, is-having much-more honor (than) the home.
v4 For every home is-being-constructed by someone, but the (one) having-constructed all (things) (is) God.
v5 And Moses on-the-one-hand, trustworthy among his total household, as (an) attendant with-reference-to (a) witness of-the (things) to-be-spoken-in-the-future,
v6 Messiah on-the-other-hand as Son (over) [on] his household; of-whom we ourselves are (the) household, if we-might-hold-fast the boldness-of-speech and the boast of-the hope firm as-far-as (the) finish.
v7 On-this-account, according-as the Holy Spirit is saying: Today if YOU-might-hear of his voice,
 [This is the now.]
v8 Might-YOU not be-hardening your hearts as in the provocation according-to the day of-the trial in the wilderness,
v9 The-place-where YOUR fathers tried in a-proving and they-saw my works forty years.
v10 On-this-account I-was-disgusted-with this generation and I said: Invariably they-are-being-led-astray in the heart; but they themselves come not to-know my ways,
v11 As I-swore in my wrath: If they-will-come-into my rest.
v12 You-be-looking (out), brothers, lest-at-any-time (an) evil heart of-unbelief will-be in someone of-YOU in the depart(ing) from (a) living God,
v13 BUT YOU-be-entreating yourselves according-to each day,
[we need YHVH Yeshua continually - every part of every day] until of-which it-is-being-called the today, in-order-that someone out-of YOU might not be-hardened by-deceit of-the sin;
v14 For we-have-become-and-still-are sharers of-the Messiah, if-altogether we-might-hold-fast the beginning of-the reality firm as-far-as (the) finish.
v15 In the being-said: Today if of his voice YOU-might-hear, YOU-harden not your hearts as in the provocation.
v16 For some having-heard, they-provoked; BUT not all the (ones) having-come out-of Egypt through Moses.
[Gentiles!]
v17 But with-whom was-he-disgusted forty years? (Was it) NOT with-the (ones) having-sinned, of-whom the carcasses fell in the wilderness?
v18 But to-whom swore-he (that they would) not go into his rest if not to-the (ones) having-disobeyed?

v19 And we-are-looking-at (the fact) that they-were not able to-go-in because-of unbelief.

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v1 Let-us-fear therefore lest-at-any-time of-a-promise being-left-behind (to us) to-go-in into his rest someone out-of YOU might-seem to-have-been-and-still-be-lacking.
v2 For we also are (ones) having-been-brought-and-still-being-brought-good-news even-as also-those; BUT the word of-the report profited not those not having-been-and-still-mingled-together with the trust in-the (ones) having-heard.

[Now "Shema" Y'all]
v3
For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world.

[Note: "are-going-in"  - "into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world" - we are to go in and rest from our works - the works that came to pass because of the sin at Gan Eden.  Again, "You-be-looking (out)" "you take note" that IN Jesus/Yeshua we NOW rest from our works!  As John Parsons says, this is a "tetelestai" moment, if you see it, when you realize that "It is finished".  Thank YOU Jesus!]

 

Romans 7:1 Or are-YOU-being-ignorant, brothers, for I-am-speaking to-(ones)-coming-to-know law, that the law is-exercising-lordship of-the MAN on as-long time as he-is-living?

v2 For the woman under-a-husband has-been-and-is-still-bound by-law to-the living husband; but if the husband might-die-off, she-has-been-and-is still-rendered-inactive from the law of-the husband.

v3 So therefore, while the husband (is) living, she-will-be-termed (an) adulteress if she-might-become to-(a)-different man; but if the husband might-die-off, she-is free from the law, she (will) not be (an) adulteress having-become to-(a)-different man.

v4 So-that, my brothers, YOU yourselves also were-put-to-death to-the law through the body of-the Messiah, with-reference-to YOU to-become to-(a)-different (one), to-the (one) having-been-raised out-of dead (ones), in-order-that we-might-bring-forth-fruit to-the God.

v5 For when we-were in the flesh, the sufferings of-the sins the (sufferings) through the law were-operating in our members with-reference-to the (object) to-bring-forth-fruit to-the death;

v6 But at-this-instant we-were-rendered-inactive from the law, having-died-off in which we-were-being-held-fast, so-that we (are) to-be-being-a-slave in newness of-spirit and not in-oldness of-letter.
Note those who have tasted God's mercy in relation to His new covenant and then "remarry" the old covenant are worse off than before:

 

MessyAntics, wake up!

Hebrews 10:29 To-how-much of-worse vengeance are-YOU-thinking will-he-be-thought worthy, the (one) having-trodden-down the Son of-the God and having-considered the blood of-the covenant, in which he-was-made-holy, common, and having-insulted-within the Spirit of-the favor?
v30 For we-are-knowing-absolutely the (one) having-said: To-me an-avenging, I myself will-repay; and again: Jehovah will-judge his people.

 

Jump to Jesus Stopped the Temple sacrifices

 

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May 12, 2013

After the discourse on the way to Emmaus, Jesus "was making pretence to be proceeding further off" Luke 24:28

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May 11

Women at a Wall (wall street journal) May 11  edited

 

I have seen a thing.  Eve was deluded.(1Tim2:14)  Adam knew what he was doing. Adam was not willing to hear ~ Shema (Romans 5:19)

- So much for "women's intuition"?!? -

 Both sinned (Adam-Ro.5:19, Eve 1Tim2:14) but Adam at least understood the truth, which shows (?) that the truth was in Adam, but not Eve.

Eve was so deluded that she said "I have gotten a man, Jehovah.". 

She was absolutely convinced she was right, and she was absolutely wrong.

Adam KNEW he was wrong. Was he was closer to God (truth, way, light)?

At any rate, Both sinned, both confessed, and God provided atonement for them. (a blood covering/atonement via sacrifice/death of an animal and it's coats (plural) of skin (singular)(Gen3:21,Lev.17:11) [this is also mentioned in the Passover Haggadah]

Hence the warning from Paul that women should not teach in the assembly - may be because (perhaps) satan seeks out women to deceive - see Gen.6 and the Book of Enoch and "Fallen Angels" by R.H. Mount. "Being quiet" may reflect gossip, attitude, attire.

What Paul wrote would likely benefit those clamoring at the Wall today, but it wasn't written for them specifically.

 All things in God's time.

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May 10

 Rahab was in line with Jesus (Mt.1:5), and shows God's great mercy in his grace.

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May 9, 2013 updated July 2

Rahab was a whore,

and of course, being a Gentile whore in Jericho,

 Rahab was not Torah Observant

  She was justified by her works.  (of course this is not saying "salvation"...)

 

An example of what is good for discussion and what good discussion is:

A question concerning Greek grammar and the deity of Jesus Christ

If you say the Greek New Testament is not inspired by God, you then blaspheme the Holy Spirit. 

This is epidemic in the "Messianic" assembly, which often claims to await a lost "Hebrew" text to be found. In the meantime some of them translate the Greek to Hebrew to English to "get" a Hebrew understanding.  Such nonsensical fallacy appears rampant in this assembly.

The bulk of the Christian assembly doesn't know or care or believe what the Greek New Testament says.  So too the Christians also translate and paraphrase away the meaning of the Greek to "get" something they like.

No difference in that.

The Christian assembly does appear to rely more on faith/trust than works for their salvation, where as the "Messy-antic" assembly thinks they "obey" the Law by keeping a few commandments that make them feel good about themselves.  The "Christian" will say "Jesus died for me, He is God, that's it, it is done, that is all I need, period. THAT'S IT!", whereas the "Messianic" will say, Yes, Yeshua died for me, He is "divine", but He was - just - showing us that we NEED to "keep" the Sinai commandments."

In this it is self evident that the "Christian" assembly is more faithful and the "Messianic" assembly is more obedient.

From Habakkuk . 2:4 and Ro.1:17 we know that the Just/Righteous live by/in trust/faith.

James says justified by works and not by faith alone! (James 2)

James speaks of course of the here and now of the body, of the physical and spirit of the physical body -James 2:26 - It seems he is not speaking of spiritual works in Ja 2:10.

James 2:10    For one-who might-keep the total law, but in one-(thing) he-might-slip has-become-and-still-is liable of-all.

God is Spirit and we worship Him in spirit. (John 4:24)

Paul says I'm not lying (1Tim.2:7) and that we are saved by faith not works (Eph.2:8-9)

Now there are works of the Law, which is physical.  And there are works of faith, which is spiritual.

Works of the law don't yield a higher righteousness than works of faith! (Romans 4:4-5, Romans 10:3-13)

- leaving the burner on "simmer" here -

 

 

What "works" is James (Holy Spirit) talking about?!?  Note that he is not talking about Torah Observance in that Rahab the prostitute was Justified by her works of trust (James 2:25).  Understand that Rahab didn't come to be called "prostitute" that is "whore for hire", by being Torah observant through doing works of the Law. (James 2:25).  . Heb.11:31 says the harlot (that is, non Torah Observant) Rahab perished not  -because she trusted - here, her "work" is simply defined as her trust, although James adds that her actions reflected her trust.  If she was following Torah she wouldn't have had strange men in her home (Josh. 2:1, Exd. 34:15,16), right?  But the physical works out of trust that are applied as what justified her (Joshua 6:17) could only come about because strange men were in her home.  Rahab's justification has nothing to do with obeying 613 commandments....

[understand that Rahab was NOT UNDER THE LAW, so when she lied (Joshua 2) she did not break a commandment.  In Joshua 1 YHVH commands Israel to observe and do his commandments.  Then in Joshua 2 Rahab lies.  Her lie was not a "work", good or bad, as she was not under the Sinai covenant.  For that matter her prostitution was not forbidden as she was a gentile, not under the law. Rahab knew, that is trusted, YHVH was the true God (Josh.2:9) and also professed that (Josh.2:11) and her works (hiding/protecting Joshua's servants(Ja.2:25) ) were based on that trust, not on any covenantal law..in fact, Rahab's good work of trust was to lie! (Josh.2:4,5). 

...wherein we understand better that there is ONE just/righteous, Jesus Christ (1Jn2:1,2 --> Ro.3:19-26)

You may make the connection between Joshua and Jesus, Rahab and the N.T. Assembly @ hebrew4christians.com]

 

So then, it is only

The work of faith/trust! - NOT "Torah Observance". [Although one that trusts may be - hopefully - Torah Observant! i.e. will be morally Torah Observant, fulfilling the Law of Messiah (@Jn.15:12), 1Jn.3:23 - however they (the physical Torah Observant crowd) may not "get" what they see; that is, they may not understand these Christians as Torah Observant but they are]

 The Veil was His Flesh, it was Rent, We ARE the Sanctuary of the God.  God is Spirit, we worship in Spirit.  If the veil is spiritually rent, it is spiritual;  If the veil is spiritual, so is the Table of showbread, the Lampstand, the brazen altar, the boards of the tabernacle, the ark of the covenant - - ALL THESE THINGS ARE SPIRITUAL, of which the physical were ONLY a SHADOW (Heb.8:5).  So then also the commandments regarding how to transport the tabernacle are were physical, but at the rending of the veil became spiritual..  So then also the commandments - all the commandments - are spiritual, not physical.  So then the ONLY way to obey the commandments is spiritually.

 

So.....

.....then;

at Judgment, when Jesus says "You don't know me, so I don't know you."......

...is He speaking to the "Christian" that although in ignorance of many spiritual truths (perhaps even willful ignorance) TOTALLY relied on the blood of the Lamb,

or is He speaking to the "Torah observant" (those that act holy by doing the commandments physically instead of spiritually) "Messianic" that denied the deity of the Holy Spirit by denying the inspiration of the Greek New Testament?

I think this is a fair question...

 

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May 7

 

The Law, The Prophets, & The Gospel

 

 Paul distinguishes between the Good-News (the Gospel, εὐαγγέλιον euaggelion  yü-än-ge'-lē-on)

 and the Law & the Prophets.

So should we. 

Romans 1v1 Paul (a) slave of-Messiah Jesus, (a) called apostle having-been-and-still-severed with-reference-to good-news of-God.
v2 Which he-promised-before through his prophets in (the) holy scriptures

Note the distinctions: 1. Good-news, 2. prophets, 3. holy scriptures.

Paul defines the Good-News:
v3 Concerning his son namely-the (one) having-become out-of seed of-David according-to flesh,
v4 Namely-the (one) having-been-appointed Son of-God in power according-to spirit of-holy-quality out-of (a) resurrection of-dead-ones, Jesus Messiah our Lord.
v5 Through whom we-took favor and apostleship with-reference-to obedience of-trust among all the Gentiles in-behalf-of his name,
v6 Among whom YOU yourselves are also called (ones) of-Jesus Messiah.

 

1Cor.3:16 Are-YOU not knowing-absolutely that YOU-are (the) sanctuary of-God and the Spirit of-the God is-dwelling in YOU?

Hebrews 13:10 We-are-having (an) altar out-of which the (ones) serving to-the tabernacle are not having authority to-eat.

The Good News is distinct from the Law and the Prophets, although of course they point to the Good News of God (Jesus)

Go with the flow of the Law, but Don't look back! - Don't try to swim upstream to Sinai...

 

1 Corinthians 1v17 For Messiah dispatched me not to-be-baptizing BUT to-be-bringing-good-news, not in wisdom of-word, in-order-that the cross of-the Messiah might not be-emptied.
v
18 For the word, namely-the (one) of-the cross on-the-one-hand is to-the (ones) perishing stupidity, on-the-other-hand to-us, to-the (ones) being-saved it-is (the) power of-God.

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The  Tithe (acts17-11.com) Aug 12, 3013

2 Corinthians 9:7 (NAS) Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart;

not grudgingly or under compulsion;

for God loves a cheerful giver.

 

Tithing is never "giving" even in Mosaic Law (christianconceptsdaily.com) May 7

In that we as Christians are free from the Israelite tithe commandments, this does not make matters of giving easier for us, necessarily.

All things are God's. He gives to us so that we may give, but we certainly must use discernment in giving.

In Jesus' day, the disciples were to sell everything & follow Him.

Then, "having journeyed" - not "go ye" - they were to "make disciples".

So then, "having journeyed" requires a place to stay.  It seems this may be spiritual, physical, or both.  The same applies to a "place or space" to "make disciples.  Therefore you would not want to sell your "place", if that is where you are learning.  Buy truth, and never sell it. Instead of running to and fro we stay in our place.  This is a part of our humility...

 

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May 5 with May 7 edits

We are led to Jer. 32:27:

"Behold, I am Jehovah, the God of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me?"

This was the Word of Jehovah speaking (vs26), Whom later tabernacled with us (Jn. 1:1, 1:14)

"The God of ALL Flesh" - and, considering what we covered at Passover concerning Cain's dad, this seems pretty mind boggling. 

But that's another digression.

vs 27 brings to mind the disciples' question:  "Who then can be saved?" (Lu.18:26)

Jesus (God) responded that with man it was impossible, but with God all things are possible.

anyway, to cut to the chase here, on the road to Emmaus, Jesus explained about Himself via the scriptures.  His audience was a couple of his disciples.  These fellows would have been Jewish, and now, by the acts of Messiah Yeshua, among the first Christians.  So they were ALREADY Jewish and they already KNEW the scriptures, yet He explained Himself more through them. So then it is obvious he wasn't telling them to BE Torah observant, as they ALREADY WERE and yet that wasn't helping them understand HIM.  So he explained Himself.  So since that first Shavuot till NOW, the Holy Spirit explains Jesus to us through the scriptures, which NOW are Tanakh and Brit Chadashah.  Always the Torah points to Yeshua, and the GOAL was NOT to return to a renewed vigor of "works".  The Law was a guideline until grace came, and the Law remains good instruction, but NOT a disciplinarian tutor.

So again, that veil was His flesh, and that veil is rent.  This is spiritual, as God is Spirit and we worship Him in Spirit.

So again, as the veil is spiritual, so is the ----table of showbread, the Lampstand, the brazen altar, the snuffers and firepans, the ark of the Covenant, and the Tables of Stone within the Ark ---- all things are now spiritual in Messiah Yeshua/Jesus.  So too then, the commandments concerning how to move the Tabernacle are now spiritual.   The Law is spiritual.  Keeping the Law is spiritual.  Obeying commandments is spiritual.  For instance, "keeping" Shabbat is spiritual because Yeshua/Jesus is our Sabbath rest - now, already.

We are free.

Christ for me.

 

May 1

todays glimmer:

Jesus Christ is our Passover.

Some say the Roman Praetorium was over the 1st temple's (heiron)  Holy of Holies (naos) site (or at least ON the temple mount, near the "Dome of the Rock").

Jesus shed blood when he was whipped.  One sacrifice. Passover

Jesus shed blood on the cross.  One sacrifice without the gate. (Red Heifer)

with this in mind, thinking on:

Philippians 1:12 But I-am-purposing YOU to-be-coming-to-know, brothers, that the (things) against me have-come-and-still-come rather with-reference-to progress of-the good-news,
v13
So-that my bonds in Messiah (are) to-become manifest in the total praetorium and to all the others,

 

April 30

JESUS is NOT under the Law.

The Life (soul) is in the blood. (Lev. 17:11)

Jesus' blood went on the "mercy seat", that is, the propitiatory (Ro.3:24)  in the heavenly tabernacle's Holy of Holies.(Heb.9:24)

Moses placed the two tables of stone, that is, the Law, in the appropriately named ark of the Covenant.(Deut.31:26, Ex.25:16)

So quite literally, the Law is under Jesus, and not the other way around.

As members of His body, Christians are where He is. (1Cor.3:16, Eph 5:30)

 

April 6

The Lost Passion For Zion

by John Parsons

"If the war was over tomorrow, Zion is where the party would be at."

The "church" is not Israel

 

The Devil's Logic (hebrew4christians.com)

by John Parsons

 

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Pope Note

since Dec. 10, 1512, with the 4th session of the 5th Lateran council, beginning with Pope Julius II,

 The Papacy IS "the MAN of-the lawlessness", "the son of-the destruction"

 

Separate page link The Papacy IS "the MAN of-the lawlessness", "the son of the destruction"

 

noting that the ark, tabernacle, etc. in/from Ethiopia is a copy made by either Solomon or his son (?Sheba's son at any rate)

but a good copy, especially if Solomon made it to trick Son of Sheba, who (if?) also  made a copy to trick Solomon.  It would seem likely that Solomon, wisest man ever, would have maintained the upper hand in this game.

 

The Papacy IS NOT the antichrist.

Antichrists deny the Father AND the Son; the Papacy does not do that.  (Islam does....Rabbinical Judaism does...)

Satan, however, is very antichrist. Zeus (Satan) who's throne is in the Assembly of Pergamum, whom Satan dwells among (Rev.2 12-13 is the god of Mystery Babylon, the Roman Catholic Church.*

Also of note, we see the eagle of Zeus, holding his thunderbolts and the olive branch of peace along with the Latin phrase E Pluribus Unum - Out of Many, One.  Zeus/Satan fully understands the "echad" of the Shema.

Satan, who is named Zeus, is the ultimate antichrist.

 

 

see "The Battle For Zion, APOLOGETICS 42", Mount Publications

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT-APOLOGETICS/Apologetics-42.PDF

2 Thessalonians ch2:  v1 But we-are-interrogating YOU, brothers, in-behalf-of the presence of-our Lord Jesus Messiah and leading-together-completely of-us upon him,
v2 With-reference-to YOU not to-be quickly stirred from the mind nor to-be-being-alarmed, neither through spirit nor through word nor through epistle as through us, as that the day of-the Lord has-stood-in-and-still-stands-in.
v3 Might not anyone delude YOU according-to not-one manner; because (that day will not come) if not the apostasy might-come firstly and the MAN of-the lawlessness might-be-uncovered, the son of-the destruction,
v4 The (one) opposing and being-exceedingly-lifted-up over every-thing being-called God or venerated-object, so-that he to-seat with-reference-to the sanctuary of-the God, pointing-out himself that he-is god.
v5 Do YOU not have-in-memory that still being with YOU I-was-saying these-things to-YOU?
v6 And now YOU-are-knowing-absolutely the-thing holding-fast, with-reference-to him to-be-uncovered in his season.
v7 For the mystery of-the lawlessness is already operating for itself; only
the (one) holding-fast just-now till he-might-become out-of (the) midst.
v8 And then
the (one) lawless will-be-uncovered, whom the Lord Jesus will-carry-off by-the spirit of-his mouth and will-render-inactive by-the clear-appearing of-his presence,
v9
Of-whom the presence is according-to (an) operation of-the Satan in all power and signs and wonders of-a-lie

 

vs 1 concerning the "2nd" coming of Jesus. "the presence"

vs 2 concerning Judgment day, "the day of the Lord"

vs3 the apostasy is Jewish apostasy, and was forcibly brought on by the Papacy via forced "conversions" to Mystery Babylon Religion".

vs 3 This MAN - the Papacy - was "uncovered" at the 5th Lateran Council. Below from Romanism as It Is,  by Rev. S.W. Barnum, c1871, p125:

“Both the name and the works of God have been appropriated to the pope," says Rev. Dr. Edgar, "by theologians, canonists, popes, and councils." In the 4th session of the 5th Lateran council, December 10, 1512, and with the approbation of the council, Christopher Marcellus thus publicly addressed the pope in the name of the church : "Thou art pastor, thou physician, thou governor, thou supporter, thou in fine another God on the earth." According to Innocent III., the pope holds the place of the true God." The canon law, in the gloss, denominates the pope "our Lord God " ; and the canonists say that "the pope is the one God, who has all power in heaven and in earth." The canon law also declares that "the pope has the plenitude of power and is above right;" "he changes the substantial nature of things, for example. by transforming the, unlawful into lawful."


 

vs 7 the one holding fast is the Roman Empire.  the one that came out of the midst was the Papacy, when, with Constantine, the Roman Empire became the Roman Catholic Church/Assembly...that is, when the pagan roman state religion became "Christianity", headed by Pontifex Maximus, a title the Pope still holds today....

vs 8,9  whom = the (one) lawless

[~soapbox...Messianics should get that vain Torah observance religion out of your head for a second...instead THINK: "of course Satan is lawless", even pre-Law/Sinai.  So too, his agents are lawless. As a Satan, the Serpent, the Dragon, appears as a minister of light. Therefore he appears to keep the law, i.e. he would even be seen as a "doer" the law/works.     The so called "Messy-Antic" assembly should stop calling other members lawless because the MessyAntics don't think they keep the law.  NO ONE KEEPS OR CAN PHYSICALLY KEEP some 240 of the 613 commandments at this time. Thus the self professed "Torah Observant" is actually truly LAWLESS., in that they say they keep the law and yet in reality they LACK the ability to keep the law.... BUT, as this shows - Praise Yah!  - we are not under the law! ...off soapbox] 

vs 9 the line of Popes will continue until Jesus returns.

 

* -- I should also point out that the Roman Catholic Church is within the Thyatira assembly (see Apologetics 22-25 by R.H. Mount). There are true Christians within the Thyatira assembly.  Compare Rev.2:14 (Pergamos) with Rev 2:20 (Thyatira); Both had/have false teachings that caused Israel "to commit prostitution and to eat idolatrous sacrifices".  The "little horn" of the fourth beast in Dan. ch 7 came up in the Pergamos period and extends through the Thyatira period.  Thyatira extends to the return of the Messiah.  Satan's "copy" of the body of Messiah is the Roman Catholic Church, and it exists alongside and/or within the Thyatira Assembly.  See "Apologetics 24 - THE WHOLE WORLD IS HER SEAT",  by R.H. Mount, pp8.

Remember that scripture says with increased knowledge comes increased sorrows.  A future study may show this "sorrow" as "responsibility".  Continue/review this study with Apologetics 22-25 (a series) by R.H. Mount.

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Jan 31, 2013

Pope to get seat over the Tomb of King David (jewish israel)
The Pope's seat in Israel?

Will Obama go to this room during his visit prior to Passover?

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A Hebrew Roots Study in Israel

Meanwhile, idolatry also remains prevalent in Israel:

To find a mate, blow 1,000 shofars and look to mystics(jta)

"They had come to harness the power of a dead rabbi, Yonatan ben Uziel, a man they believed would intercede on their behalf in heaven..."

That is idolatry.

Hear, O Israel:  "For (there-is) one God, one mediator also of-God and of-MEN, (the) MAN Messiah Jesus" 1Tim.2:5

"...granting any Jew a match within the year -- as long as they prayed at his tomb or paid a fee."

That is just stupid. (or better said: savorless)

They had come for a special ceremony: They would blow 1,000 shofars, encircle the building seven times and recite penitential prayers led by a master of Jewish mysticism. They would scream and they would sing.

That is amazing, that many "Messianics" mimic this song and dance (pony show) routine.

Hear, O Israel:  "For (there-is) one God, one mediator also of-God and of-MEN, (the) MAN Messiah Jesus" 1Tim.2:5

Rabbinical Judaism (the false foundation of much Messy-antic Hebrew roots) is of course (also) anti-Christ, in rejecting that Jesus is YHVH.  Jehovah's Witnesses are (also) antiChrist. Muslims are (also) antichrist.  Many in the Messianic assembly are (also) antiChrist.  Many in the Christian assembly are (also) antiChrist, although probably by definition, not as many.  All of these deny the Father YHVH AND the Son YHVH are one/echad.  Most of these are also liars that deny Yeshua/Jesus the Messiah/Christ

1 John 2:18 Children it-is last hour, and according-as YOU-heard that antichrist is-coming, even now many antichrists have-come-to-pass-and-still-are; whence we-are-coming-to-know that it is (the) last hour.
v19 They-went-out out-of us, BUT they-were not out-of us; for if they-were out-of us, they-would-have-been-remaining with us; BUT in-order-that they-might-be-manifested that all are not out-of us.

1 John2vs 22 Who is the liar if not the (one) denying that Jesus is the Messiah The antichrist is this (one), the (one) denying the Father and the son.

 

So then, is Rabbinical Judaism The Antichrist?  No.  In fact, they, as a group, will possibly have more fullness than the Christian believers! Romans 11:12.  God has great plans for ethnic Israel.

They are our "beloved enemies"(Ro.11:28).  We should love them, but we should not do as they do.

Romans 11 note

 

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Past Portions

Sanctuary of the Heart

The "Mercy Seat"

Good reads by John Parsons

 

 

Are There 2 Arks of the Covenant? (solomonstemple.com)

Article by Michael Sanders

Yes.

The Ark in Exodus 25:16 is overlaid with gold, and patterned after the Ark in the Heavens.  It held the broken tablets/stones.

The Ark in Deut. 10:1-5 is plain wood. This contains the tablets/stones that Moses made.
 

 

A Christian Shabbat

Jesus also IS our Shabbat.

Shabbat points to Him, to a life united with God, a life of freedom.

 Jesus is the fulfillment of all these Old Testament promises and pictures and more.

 

More Shabbat talk, and Christian Shabbat Blessings

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Today (Feb.11, 2013) is Rosh Chodesh Adar, and almost by accident, I blew 4 shofars simultaneously.

That's tooting my own horn, and then some.

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keep in mind that we all see and know “in part” (I Corinthians 13:9-12)

 

 

Saturday, Feb. 8, 2013

Some mention the upcoming chip implant mandated by Obamacare (banoosh.com) Feb 8

According to the accompanying photograph, this chip is placed on or near the inner Acupuncture point Ex-AH 7, Yao Ton Dian, that is between the second and third metacarpal bones at the midpoint between the dorsal wrist crease and the metacarpo-phalangeal joints.  I think there is a photo of this on site someplace. To clarify, it is located on one of the two points of the acupuncture point Yao Ton Dian.  Yes, I am book smart only.  Considering the size of the "chip" shown at banoosh.com, that is gonna hurt the hand. There might be more room at Ex-Ah8, Wai Lao Gong, just a bit further towards the fingers, which as an individual point is indicated for treatment of stiffness of the neck.  So there may be some benefit.  (I jest.) There seems to be a lot more crowding with bones and tendons around both Yao Tong Dian points.

This implanting begins on March 23, 2013, according to this article, which I take with a grain of salt.  (Nothing without salt)  It has been said that some one billion Indians have already been implanted with a chip of some sort.  On the one hand, if it that isn't evil, nothing is.

On the other hand, as the Mark/Sign of God (Deut. 6:8) is Spiritual, i.e. the ancient Tahv pointing to the Cross (Ezk. 9:4), so too then follows any other (heteros ~ different) mark.

At any rate, a chip implanted, not according to the Will of God, i.e. by force, is something else entirely? If it offends, pluck it out. Not saying it is fine to get chipped.  Where you are spiritually will make a difference as to how you understand where you are physically. To explain:

 

So then,Shabbat;

"Hear O Israel, YHVH, our Elohim, YHVH, is ONE." (Deut.6:4)

"I and the Father are ONE" (John 10:30)

and

Havdalah

"Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of Yeshua / Jesus." (Isa.12:3)

"I and the Father are ONE" (John 10:30)

show that the Sanctuary of Elohim is Yeshua

We are blessed to see

(Matthew 27:51)

and understand that

"the veil, this is his flesh," (Heb 10:20)

That we are in fact already IN Messiah and THUS, IN the presence of the Most High YHVH is shown by:

"Having therefore brothers, boldness-of-speech with-reference-to the entering-in of-the holy-ones in the blood of-Jesus,
Which (entering-in) he-dedicated for-us (a) way recently-slain and living, through the veil, this is his flesh,"
 (Hebrews 10:19-20)

As we worship there in the Sanctuary of God, already, now at this time, we cannot be made to not worship there already, now, at this time by an outside force. 

That is to say, we cannot not keep Shabbat....

That is to say - we are the Law

That is to say - we are the Torah

- IN MESSIAH, in the Word,  we are - finished. We are already there in the Spirit

Now already, in Messiah, "I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine" (Song of Solomon 6:3)

This "echad-ness", this oneness is a great revealed mystery;

"Because we-are members of his body. Instead-of this (a) MAN shall-leave-behind the father and the mother and he-shall-be-very-united to his wife and the two shall-be with-reference-to flesh, one. This mystery is great, but I-myself am-saying with-reference-to Messiah and with-reference-to the assembly. (Eph 5:30-32)

also mysteriously simultaneously seen here;

"and the rib, which Jehovah God had taken from the man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. And the man said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.  Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." (Genesis 2:22-24)

Just as Elohim YHVH created time, so He controls our position in time. Thus in Him, YHVH of Sabbaths, , now, already, we have rest..

"For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest,...Let-us therefore be-going-near with boldness-of-speech to-the throne of-the favor in-order-that we-might-take mercy" (Hebrews 4:3-16)

Yeshua is our Sabbath Rest, everyday, all the time, already, at this time.

Shabbat Shalom

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more older notes upcoming, attempting to place Bible study on one page...as seems reasonable, as it is not possible nor desired to separate the bible from news links...

 


 

Things you should know section (by now)

 

 

 

There is nothing new under the sun.  - Ecclesiastes 1:9

 

First things First

Jesus/Yeshua is the Cornerstone. (March 4,2012)

When the Jew sees and understands Psalm 118, then Messiah comes?

In particular, Psalm 118:14

Jehovah is my strength and song;

And he is become my salvation.

"my salvation" is from this Hebrew word: - ישועה yĕshuw`ah -i.e. Yeshua/Jesus

also briefly noting that the letter sequence "ישוע" (yeshua) occurs 141 times in the Tanakh/ Old Testament.

 

further (Aug 8, 2012)

This "realization" by national Israel comes (future?) at Havdalah.  (?)

When (at the time that) they not only SAY (which they already DO, past & present), but then also understand :Isaiah 12:2,3:

"Behold, God (El) is my Yeshuah/Jesus, I will trust and not be afraid for my strength and my song is Yah YHVH

and He is to me My Yeshuah/Jesus.  You will draw water with joy from the wells of Yeshuah/Jesus."

(note "Yeshua" means "salvation", but when introducing myself, I give my name "I'm Nelson" not its translation "I'm son of Neil".)

Perhaps they will say  YHVH Yeshua when they see him.

and by the end of another day, the 6th day (1000 years long!), at that HAVDALAH, they will KNOW YHVH  YESHUA. (?)

I have heard Hebrew-rooters proclaim they will be studying Torah during the millennium....perhaps this is so for them.

 

Now consider Isaiah 12:3

"Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of Yeshua / Jesus."

What is this water?  Again, the Holy Spirit explains:

 

@ 1Cor. 10:1-6

v1 For I-am not being-willing (for) YOU to-be-being ignorant, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud and all went-through the sea,
v2 And they all baptized-themselves with-reference-to the Moses in the cloud and in the sea,
v3 And they all ate the same spiritual food,


v4 And they all drank the same spiritual drink; for they-were-drinking out-of (a) spiritual rock following, but the rock was the Messiah.


v5 BUT with the many-more of-them
(a different group, NOT THEIR FATHERS, a greater amount than the group that includes the fathers) the God thought not well; for they-were-spread-down in the wilderness.
v6 But these-things became our patterns, with-reference-to us, not to-be desirers of-bad-things, according-as also-those desired.

 

Regarding the oft mistranslated vs. 5 above,

Philippians 2

v5 YOU-be-having this opinion in YOU which also (is) in Messiah Jesus,
v6 Who existing in form of-God considered not the being equal with-God (a thing for) seizure,
v7 BUT he-emptied himself having-taken form of (a) slave, having-become in similitude of-MEN;
v8 And having-been-found in-figure as MAN he-humbled himself having-become obedient as-far-as death, but death of-(a)-cross.
v9 and on-this-account the God exceedingly-exalted him and bestowed-a-favor to-him the name, namely-the-one above every name,
v10 In-order-that in the name of-Jesus every knee might-bend of-(those)-in-(the)-heavenly and of-(those)-earthly and of-(those)-subterranean,
v11 And every tongue might-acknowledge that Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah with-reference-to glory of-God (the) Father,
v12 So-that, my cherished (ones), according-as YOU always obeyed, not as in my presence only BUT now much more in my absence, YOU-be-working-out the salvation of-yourselves with fear and trembling;

 

Does "YOU (plural you) always obeyed" denote that by saying "Behold, God (El) is my Yeshua " Israel always obeyed?

This national obedience to God is also seen in Israel's "Great Confession", the Shema, Deuteronomy 6:4, wherein, according to the ancient Rabbinical teaching in the Zohar, Jews daily proclaim the Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

 

 

A question for Christians: 

 

WE REMEMBER: that many Christians say (incorrectly) that the Jews are cut off because they rejected Jesus.(Rom. 11:1)

Many (some?) of these Christians say (correctly) that Jesus is Jehovah (YHVH).(Philippians 2:11)

 

Weekly, at each Shabbat, Jews all around the world recite Psalm 116:13:

"I take the cup of Yeshua / Jesus, and call upon the name of YHVH"

Q. Whom are the Jews calling upon?  A. They call upon Jehovah Jesus.

Therefore: "Be not high minded, but fear." Romans 11:20

 

Jesus said:

Matthew 26:29 "But I-am-saying to-YOU, that by-no-means might-I-drink from just-now out-of this product of-the vine, till that day at-the-time-that I-might-be-drinking it with YOU a new-quality in the kingdom of-my Father."

again, This is not quite the right order but it gives something to think on.

 

Q. Jesus said he would (in the future) again participate with them in drinking of wine - will  you?

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The Truth About Jesus If You Really Want To Know

There are some twenty hours of audio lessons available upon request that complement this book by R.H. Mount.

posted Feb26

 

 

The Day Christ Died.

by R.H.Mount

posted Feb 25

 

 much going on  Interesting times.  Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem - that is Yeshua/Jesus.

 

(a) Passover Haggadah (for Christians)

with some digressions

 

 

Why the Resurrection of Yeshua Matters (Hebrew4christians.com)

by John Parsons

This is a very well written article.  I might only note that there is a distinction given in the Greek between "the (ones) having-fallen-asleep through the Jesus" (τοὺς κοιμηθέντας διὰ τοῦ Ἰησοῦ -1Thes.4:14) and "the dead (ones) in Messiah" (οἱ νεκροὶ ἐν Χριστῷ  -1Thes.4:16).   This distinction may be viewed as small or great.   I believe this distinction respectively relates to those with new bodies in sight of the throne that washed their stolees in the blood of the Lamb (Rev.7:9,14,15)and those souls under the altar that are GIVEN white stolees/robes (Rev.6:9,11).  As this distinction effects my understanding of “tribulation, namely the great (one)”, it is likewise a “great” distinction to me. This distinction agrees with the “redemption-back” (ἀπολυτρώσεως - apolutroseos) power of our Propitiatory (ἱλαστήριον - hilasterion)   Messiah Yeshua (Rom.3:24-25)  (Understand this-Yeshua IS the Propitiatory...His sacrifice REMOVES our sin, and is not just a "covering" (atonement,) as was provided annually at Yom Kippur in the Levitical priesthood.)

 

ἀπολυτρώσεως - apolutroseos is a releasing or forgiving or redeeming action that goes to the beginning of that which caused the state to become:  it isn't redemption just for sins after the cross, or that you just did, but rather also redeems you and others -even those already dead - from earlier sins.   Thus "redemption-back" translates the correct meaning of the Greek word -ἀπολυτρώσεως - apolutroseos.  "Redemption-back applies primarily to those "Old Testament" Jews, i.e. the redemption of Israel back to a restored kingdom. 

 

I used to think this applied only to Jews that trusted in God's promises, but it may be that the redemption-back applies also to the disobedient/non-trusting Jews.  IN Romans ch 11 we learn of three groups of Jews: 1) the choice that trusted in Jesus, 2) the petrified that were blinded by God to seeing Jesus as Messiah, and 3) the broken out that were disobedient/non-trusting.

 

Gentiles are grafted in AMONG (Rom.11:17) the branches of the cultivated olive tree, which includes BOTH the Choice and the Petrified Jews.  Of course to the Choice, Jesus provides propitiation.  The Petrified did not trust in Jesus, but this was due to the blindness God placed on them...they were trusting in YHVH the Father to send a Messiah to redeem them, they just could not see.  I believe the Petrified are ALSO "covered" - atonement is provided for them ALSO through the blood of the Lamb, Yeshua, our Propitiatory.  However, they have not yet acknowledged Jesus is that YHVH Messiah Elohim (Phil 2:9-11) so they are not YET in sight of the throne (Lu.18:7; Rev.6:9). (perhaps note the distinction between "atonement" -covering of sins, and "propitiation" -sins removed.) They will look on Him whom they pierced and mourn and there will be a great conversion at their resurrection.  In this, we may view them as "safe" in the Blood of the Lamb, but not yet "saved".  * ALONG with this, note that the Jews that listened to Jesus and trusted YHVH the Father before the cross were saved - -i.e. Salvation before the cross!  Jesus says so:

John 5:24 Amen amen I-am-saying to-YOU, That the (one) hearing my word, and trusting to-the (one) having-sent me, is-having life eternal, and is not coming into judgement, BUT he-has-changed-location-and-is-changed-(in)-location out-of the death into the life.

Note the present and past tenses: hearing, trusting, has-changed, is-changed.  This is before the cross, and Jesus does not lie...the Jews that heard Jesus' word and trusted in YHVH the Father were saved.

 

Further, it may be that the redemption-back includes even those Jews that are broken-out of the olive tree (Rom.11:26 ..and all Israel will be saved):

John 5:25 Amen amen I-am-saying to-YOU, That (an) hour is-coming and now is, (present tense!) when the (ones) dead shall-hear-for-themselves the voice of-the son of-the God, and the (ones) having-heard they-will-themselves-live.

However, the parable of Lazarus and the rich man would seem to indicate that this is not applying to the broken out, which leaves it to apply to the petrified.  In that, perhaps it is being said that those Jews in the "O.T. past" that trusted in YHVH's Word, would NOW (when Jesus spoke this) hear. [consider revising...]


In these things, we see "darkly".  Even so, we may see the greater love of the Father in providing redemption - i.e. even propitiation - back to those that lived prior to the cross. BUT we may understand correctly that this redemption=back is retroactive from the Cross...that is part of the power of God.  Consider the man on the cross with Jesus: Jesus told him he would be in Paradise with him that day...and he said it before he died.  We make the connection that it was dependent upon Jesus' death - BUT! -  Jesus had not shed his blood and died yet, and was three days yet to be stood-again.

 

Further, we may see a greater love in it's presentation of the Gospel from the creation (i.e. the Gospel in the Stars, the Gospel in the Garden, the Gospel preached to Abraham (the Akedah), and so forth all pointed to Jesus and that those trusting (Hebrews 11) in Jesus/Yeshua are already resurrected with him, just as those that "sleep in Jesus".   That may be a difficult concept. Consider that Moses and Elijah appeared with Jesus before the cross in Israel.   Graciously, we are not required to know everything! (1 Cor.13:12)

NOTE THIS LOOK AT ROMANS CH 11,  July, 2015

 

A Look At the Four Cups Of Passover in Scripture

1. Eden

2. Door Posts / Firstborn

3. The Cross

4. Future.  Messiah Yeshua keeps the Passover with the Twelve

Plus about about 10 steps (10 is signifying the completeness of the concept) of the Haggadah are identified here in scripture.

 

 

"To lead someone to Christ"

a note Dad left behind

 

 

Olam HaTorah - Mercy Triumphs Over Judgement (hebrew4christians.com)

Another enlightening article by John J. Parsons showing how Torah has changed and the different covenants God has made.

 

The Most Important Mitzvah  (hebrew4christians.com)

 

A Pope Note


a beginning point of study...

the late Ralph Mount's Apologetics Series

Taste and See that YHVH is good....

 

APOLOGETICS 1:  PASSOVER IS THE LORD'S SUPPER

 

Passover IS the LORD'S supper.  Passover is NOT the "Lord's Supper"

 

APOLOGETICS 2: FROM LUKE THE JEW, FOR JUDAS THE JUDGE

 

All scripture was given through Jews.   Judas shall judge.

 

Also see at Zola Levitt Ministries:

Was Luke a Gentile?  No.

by Thomas S. McCall, Th.D.


 

Pope Dope (short version)

 

since Dec. 10, 1512, with the 4th session of the 5th Lateran council, beginning with Pope Julius II,

 The Papacy IS "the MAN of-the lawlessness", "the son of-the destruction"

 

noting that the ark, tabernacle, etc. in/from Ethiopia is a copy made by either Solomon or his son (?Sheba's son at any rate)

but a good copy, especially if Solomon made it to trick Son of Sheba, who (if?) also  made a copy to trick Solomon.  It would seem likely that Solomon, wisest man ever, would have maintained the upper hand in this game.

 

The Papacy IS NOT the antichrist.

Antichrists deny the Father AND the Son; the Papacy does not do that.  (Islam does....)

Satan, however, is very antichrist. Zeus (satan) who's throne is in the Assembly of Pergamum, whom satan dwells among (Rev.2 12-13 is the god of Mystery Babylon, the Roman Catholic Church.

Also of note, we see the eagle of Zeus, holding his thunderbolts and the olive branch of peace along with the latin phrase E Pluribus Unum - Out of Many, OneZeus/satan fully understands the "echad" of the Shema.

Satan, who is named Zeus, is the antichrist.

 

 

see "The Battle For Zion, APOLOGETICS 42", Mount Publications

 

2 Thessalonians ch2:1 But we-are-interrogating YOU, brothers, in-behalf-of the presence of-our Lord Jesus Messiah and leading-together-completely of-us upon him,
v2 With-reference-to YOU not to-be quickly stirred from the mind nor to-be-being-alarmed, neither through spirit nor through word nor through epistle as through us, as that the day of-the Lord has-stood-in-and-still-stands-in.
v3 Might not anyone delude YOU according-to not-one manner; because (that day will not come) if not the apostasy might-come firstly and the MAN of-the lawlessness might-be-uncovered, the son of-the destruction,
v4 The (one) opposing and being-exceedingly-lifted-up over every-thing being-called God or venerated-object, so-that he to-seat with-reference-to the sanctuary of-the God, pointing-out himself that he-is god.
v5 Do YOU not have-in-memory that still being with YOU I-was-saying these-things to-YOU?
v6 And now YOU-are-knowing-absolutely the-thing holding-fast, with-reference-to him to-be-uncovered in his season.
v7 For the mystery of-the lawlessness is already operating for itself; only
the (one) holding-fast just-now till he-might-become out-of (the) midst.
v8 And then
the (one) lawless will-be-uncovered, whom the Lord Jesus will-carry-off by-the spirit of-his mouth and will-render-inactive by-the clear-appearing of-his presence,
v9
Of-whom the presence is according-to (an) operation of-the Satan in all power and signs and wonders of-a-lie

 

vs 1 concerning the "2nd" coming of Jesus. "the presence"

vs 2 concerning Judgment day, "the day of the Lord"

vs3 the apostasy is Jewish apostasy, and was forcibly brought on by the Papacy via forced "conversions" to Mystery Babylon Religion".

vs 3 This MAN was uncovered at the 5th Lateran Council. Below from Romanism as It Is, p125:

“Both the name and the works of God have been appropriated to the pope," says Rev. Dr. Edgar, "by theologians, canonists, popes, and councils." In the 4th session of the 5th Lateran council, December 10, 1512, and with the approbation of the council, Christopher Marcellus thus publicly addressed the pope in the name of the church : "Thou art pastor, thou physician, thou governor, thou supporter, thou in fine another God on the earth." According to Innocent III., the pope holds the place of the true God." The canon law, in the gloss, denominates the pope "our Lord God " ; and the canonists say that "the pope is the one God, who has all power in heaven and in earth." The canon law also declares that "the pope has the plenitude of power and is above right;" "he changes the substantial nature of things, for example. by transforming the, unlawful into lawful."


vs 8,9  whom = the (one) lawless (get that vain Torah observance religion out of your head for a second...instead THINK: "of course Satan is lawless", even pre-Law/Sinai.  So too, his agents are lawless. As the Serpent, the Dragon, Satan appears as a minister of light. Therefore he appears to keep the law, i.e. he would even be seen as a "doer" the law/works.     The so called "Messy-Antic" assembly should stop calling other members lawless because the MessyAntics don't think they (other members) keep the law.  NO ONE KEEPS OR CAN KEEP some 240 of the 613 commandments. Thus the self professed "Torah Observant" is actually truly LAWLESS., in that they are have not the Law they say they keep and in reality they LACK the ability to keep the law.... BUT, as this shows - Praise Yah!  We are not under the law of Sinai, but rather the law of the spirit of life in Messiah Yeshua (Romans 8:2)

vs 7 the one holding fast is the Roman Empire.  the one that came out of the midst was the Papacy, when, with Constantine, the Roman Empire became the Roman Catholic Church/Assembly...that is, when the pagan roman state religion became "christianity", headed by Pontifex Maximus, a title the Pope still holds today....

vs 9 the line of Popes will continue until Jesus returns.

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Pope to get seat over the Tomb of King David (jewish israel) Jan 31
The Pope's seat in Israel?

Will Obama go to this room during his visit prior to Passover?

 


 

A Hebrew Roots Study in Israel

Meanwhile, idolatry remains prevalent in Israel:

To find a mate, blow 1,000 shofars and look to mystics (jta) Feb 10

"They had come to harness the power of a dead rabbi, Yonatan ben Uziel, a man they believed would intercede on their behalf in heaven..."

That is idolatry.

Hear, O Israel:  "For (there-is) one God, one mediator also of-God and of-MEN, (the) MAN Messiah Jesus" 1Tim.2:5

"...granting any Jew a match within the year -- as long as they prayed at his tomb or paid a fee."

The "pay as you blow" plan...

They had come for a special ceremony: They would blow 1,000 shofars, encircle the building seven times and recite penitential prayers led by a master of Jewish mysticism. They would scream and they would sing.

That is amazing, that many "Messianics" mimic this song and dance (pony show) routine.

Hear, O Israel:  "For (there-is) one God, one mediator also of-God and of-MEN, (the) MAN Messiah Jesus" 1Tim.2:5

Rabbinical Judaism (the false foundation of much Messy-antic Hebrew roots) is of course (also) anti-Christ, in rejecting that Jesus is YHVH.  Jehovah's Witnesses are (also) antiChrist. Muslims are (also) antichrist.  Many in the Messianic assembly are (also) antiChrist.  Many in the Christian assembly are (also) antiChrist, although probably by definition, not as many.  All of these deny the Father YHVH AND the Son YHVH are one/echad.  Most of these are also liars that deny Yeshua/Jesus the Messiah/Christ

1 John 2:18 Children it-is last hour, and according-as YOU-heard that antichrist is-coming, even now many antichrists have-come-to-pass-and-still-are; whence we-are-coming-to-know that it is (the) last hour.
v19 They-went-out out-of us, BUT they-were not out-of us; for if they-were out-of us, they-would-have-been-remaining with us; BUT in-order-that they-might-be-manifested that all are not out-of us.

1 John2:22 Who is the liar if not the (one) denying that Jesus is the Messiah The antichrist is this (one), the (one) denying the Father and the son.

 


Got Crucifix?

What's up with depicting Jesus as dead on a cross?

Jesus is ALIVE!


 

Wed. Night Bible Study Feb 27

We see in Daniel 4:30 that satanic pride brought Nebuchadnezzar down.

Much talk about how well prepared we are compared to others. 

(noting Matthew 25:5 - ALL TEN VIRGINS SLUMBERED AND SLEPT)

SHUSH little baby

The highlight of the night was the Rabbi's deadpan comment

after the 2nd act of the Opera

"The fat lady can't sing."

(I paraphrase.  If the Jewish New Testament's paraphrasing of God is OK, certainly it is OK to paraphrase a Rabbi.)

It was ALMOST realized that everything prior to the Cross is Old Testament.  Almost.

However, apparently without that realization, the assistant once again dutifully pointed out that

passage in Matthew 5:17 "Might-YOU not suppose that I-came to-overthrow the law or the prophets:  I-came not to-overthrow, BUT to-ful-fill."

This statement was spoken by Jesus before the cross to Jews: therefore of course there was not yet a New Covenant/testament, as a will/testament does not take effect until the death of the testator.  So of course Jesus instructed Jews to continue following the Law and the prophets.

Also note that OF COURSE, Jesus then did fulfill the Law and Prophets, hence "It is finished", and the Old gives way to the New Covenant as per the rest of the story.  The book To the Hebrews details this wonderfully.

I suspect that most in this assembly do not believe that Jesus did what he said he would do in Mt.5:17, that is, fulfill the Law.

 

My wife had a super succinct analogy to depict this ongoing error in many so called "Messianic" assemblies that seek to follow the Sinai Law:

Suppose you owe Mr. G  $1000.

Mr. J comes along and says "I've paid that in full for you.  You don't owe anything now."

Would you keep making payments to Mr. G????

 

Update: Mar 3

Matt. 5:17-19 came up on a Facebook page!

so again:

The Greatest and the Least

This is a fantastic passage. For one, in showing so much the lovingkindness of the Father, in that even "whosoever therefore might break one of these commandants, namely the least and he might teach the men thus", this one WILL BE in the kingdom of heaven, and will there be called the least....

Also moreover, showing that this is possible in the fact that Jesus/Yeshua came and DID fulfill the Law. (Romans 10:4, Galatians)

This of course aligns with "What therefore the advantage of the Jew" of Romans 3:1-2, "BOTH to Jew first, AND to Greek" in Romans 1:16, and "in how much MORE their fullness" seen in Romans 11:12.

Keeping in mind that Matthew 5 was before the cross, hence of course there was as yet not a New Testament/Covenant - there was not yet the death of the testator - so the Old Covenant is still in effect, and thus Yeshua teaches. Until the cross, there was not yet a "better covenant". The book of Hebrews well distinguishes the Old and New Covenants (i.e. Heb 10:9), and again, 2 Corinthians 3 explains (as Romans. 11) that some get it, some don't. To those that "get" the Good News, i.e. that trust in Yeshua/Jesus, He is the end of the Law (Rom 10:4)....we shouldn't "shrink" back (Heb 10:38). For those that don't "get" Jesus, the Law is still remaining a "disciplining
tutor" (Gal.3:23-25). In either case, to ALL these that fear Him, YHVH's lovingkindness is manifest to us in Matthew 5:17-19! Praise Yah!

And so too we also keep the commandment to in mind not to think of any brother as "numbskulls", or "stupid" (Matt.5:22). Thank you for your consideration.

May we all have a good week of getting it.


John 3:16: Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Heb 10:38.

Addendum: regarding YHVH's lovingkindness seen in Matt. 5:17-19

Jeremiah 31 vs34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more.

 

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Wed. Night Bible Study notes:  *Edits Jan1,2, 2013

 

And on the note of bringing out your dead,

It seems possible that the local Christian assemblies are discerning that Christmas isn't Christian.

I note that Jonah was upset when Nineveh repented.

 

 

Tonight we watched a movie, and it was excellent.

"A Masada Mystery", put out by World Net Daily (WND)

It correctly pointed out that after 70AD Judaism became a Pharisaic Rabbinical Judaism that wrongly thinks keeping Mitzzvot - commandments, i.e. works, will justify them of/from their sin.

 *Well, wait a minute....sins were forgiven before the cross.  Jesus told certain individuals that their sins were forgiven.  For how long? Forever?  In Hebrews we learn that the Law (Yom Kippur, sacrifices) were only good for the year, but Jesus' sacrifice on the Cross was propitiation forever of sins.  There is no going backward to the Law of Sinai.

 

Tonight's key scripture was 1Thessalonians 4, although I don't think it was mentioned.  (This phenomena is related to "A man shall cleave unto his wife, and the two shall be one/echad.  i.e., just because SHE ignores HIM, HE is not diminished.  HE still cleaves to her, and so SHE is ok.  Just because a certain Word was not mentioned does not remove the Word from our presence. [note the man cleaves to His wife.  Not "they cleave to each other" or "the wife cleaves to the man". We know from Eph. ch5 that the man is Messiah Jesus and that the woman is the assembly/church.] Thus we also see (thankfully) that His lovingkindness endures forever, and that we are sanctified/made-holy in and by the blood of Jesus, and NOT by our works of keeping commandments.)  * THAT IS, Yeshua sanctifies His echad (at one with him) assembly because HE cleaves to us - the members of the body of Messiah. ---Who can find a Woman of valor?  Not Solomon: Solomon could not find this woman in a thousand women (that's what he was looking for), but a greater than Solomon is here: Yeshua/Jesus has "found" a woman of valor (Prov. 31:10 - the blessing the husband says over the wife at each Shabbat.)

 

Another Key Point is knowing where and what and whom the Sanctuary of God is. 

And the Key Point, that the Home of God is the Sanctuary of God.

 

 

Regarding Ezk. 37 - "Dry Bones" - these same bones must then put on their same appearing flesh.  Thus the Greek "IESOU" is correct (pronounced "Yaysu" or perhpas "yaysow"). 

WE see in this God's lovingkindess:  Just because they can't say "shiboleth", God will allow "siboleth". (Judges 12:6)

That is, the Jew named "Mike", that is of a certain tribe of Israel that had a speech impediment, will be resurrected as - the SAME Jew named "Mike".  Mike will be Mike. He still won't be able to physically say "shibboleth".

(to understand this and it's significance, we have to understand 1Thess.4)

 

 Thus also, the Greek inspiration is proved in that WE KNOW that if Mike says " Kurion Yaysoo Christou" or even if he translates into English as "Jehovah Jesus Christ" or "YHVH Yaysoo Messiah" or "Yahweh Yeshua Messiah" - it is all correct.  Even if he says it in Chinese....

 The only question you MIGHT propose is this:

 

Is the Spirit telling us we must literally speak this sentence in Greek?* [No.]

 

Does this mean that ONLY "IESOU" will be allowed to perform the commandment of Philippians 2:10-11?

v10 In-order-that in the name of-Jesus every knee might-bend of-(those)-in-(the)-heavenly and of-(those)-earthly and of-(those)-subterranean,
v11 And every tongue might-acknowledge that Jesus Messiah (is) Jehovah with-reference-to glory of-God (the) Father,

 

"Jesus" is from the Greek (transliterated) IESOU in verse 10 and "IESOUS" in vs 11.  It is the same word, just different due to the sentence structure, or so I've read. It is pronounced "Yaysoo"

OR then again, is the Spirit telling us we must literally speak this sentence in Greek?  And the answer lies in the Hebrew roots study.   That the Hebrew form for Jesus - Yeshua - is in the the Tanach some 141 times proves that His Hebrew name is Yeshua.

 

And, again, the Hebrew letter samech, used in "sibboleth" instead of the Hebrew letter shin that is used in "shibboleth" shows that the Greek text of the New Testament is the inspired word of God. How?

Because we are told that YHVH's lovingkindness endures forever.  And if it did not, then those that could not say the "sh" in "shibboleth" would neither be able to say the "sh" in Yehsua, and if they were required to say "Yeshua"  in Philippians 2:11 and could not,  then God's lovingkindness would not endure.  But HE provides a way for them to say his name too!  The Greek has no "sh" sound.  So HE doesn't require it to be sounded.  See?  IF the New Testament was "originally" written in Hebrew, Phil. 2:11 would require "Yehsua" to be said, and that resurrected tribe of Israel that cannot make the "sh" sound would have no hope.  So God gives hope to ALL with the Greek, and with this understanding (common sense, really) we see that God created all languages at Babel and that His lovingkindness extends beyond the Hebrew language. 

 

AND BONUS - thus the debate over Greek or Hebrew primacy in the New Testament is ended.  To the Jew first (Old Testament in Hebrew) and to the Greek (New Testament Greek).

 

My point is to show that the Holy Spirit has shown that it is correct to say Yaysoo, Jesus, Yeshua (no "sh" in Greek).  I mention this because often in the Messy-antic assembly you will hear it said that "Jesus" isn't the correct name, or that it is   *(represents) a different being than the visible image of YHVH. 

 

I am convinced that when "Hebrew roots" becomes a worship of Judaism you  *also have your "another Jesus" 

 

One way that you will know you are "there" (at another Jesus) is when you hear yourself say that Yehsua/Jesus isn't King yet, and that David has to make/allow him to be king before HE can be king.  Rather ridiculous, but the love of Rabbinical or Levitical Judaism leads some to this.  That love is your "another Jesus".

 

Was the Talmud just Rabbinical Judaism's "another Jesus"?  Is Rabbinical (or any other) Judaism anti-Christ?  Do they deny the Father AND the Son?  That is, do they deny that Jesus is the Father?  *YES, but:

 

Like the movie states:  even if they are wrong, God is using Israel/Jews to show the world HE exists.  *(and as Romans explains if their offence is salvation to Gentiles, HOW MUCH MORE THEIR FULLNESS!  And that is a tough nut to crack - but we don't have to crack it, just accept it as a God-given fact.

 

Yeshua IS King of Kings.  There will HAVE to be OTHER kings for Yeshua to be KING of kings.  Otherwise it would have said "King of not-kings".

 

Again, I'm not worried about the Christians that are not celebrating Christ-mass.

 

and so I'll pick this up at the King of kings.

 


 

Again Astronomy vs. Astrology

An Astrology site that details how Astrology is NOT based on stars/constellations, and is all bunk.

This analysis might deceive the weak minded.  

Think it out.

However, the author simply restates and affirms the proposition (Astrology is invalid as it not related to star position).

Noting that the ancient zodiacs (correct, real, astronomy) did NOT set equal (30 degree) segments for constellations. explained further here

The direction of the ancient zodiac and the astrology zodiac are opposed.  That is, one runs clockwise, the other counter-clockwise.

One is as man would view the stars, the other as from above. 

The stars were created for man by God as signs.  Us looking up is the correct viewing direction.

The adversary said he would make himself  like the Most High (i.e. God) [Isa.14:13-14]. Hence his view is the corruption.

 

a planisphere showing constellations of the correct Zodiac

Click image for more detail

 

Another Astrologist says Your Real Zodiac Sign is your Sidereal Sign. Here is the Reason Why

 

Another more truthful Astrologist discusses The Tropical and Sidereal Zodiacs
Honestly taking things a bit further, this author shows Tropical/Western Zodiacs are all out of whack,

and that for 25 degrees of 30 out of a "sign", Tropical Astrology is wrong.

i.e., if you were thought your "sign" was CANCER, it most likely is GEMINI.

While admitting (and proving) that neither Zodiac is based on actual constellations relative to a subject/person, this analysis falls short of addressing how an actual, REAL Zodiac/horoscope/chart must address the fact that the signs are the constellations and that there are 13 "in the sun" and that they do not occupy 30 degrees each.

I dislike having to read a bunch of tripe to find a smidgeon of correctness.  Sometimes so goes the truth seeking.

 

revisiting Logos In The Night

some good stuff outlined

note Abraham and the Magi


God hates sin.

Psa 5:5 The arrogant shall not stand in thy sight: Thou hatest all workers of iniquity.

 

God hates sinners.

Psa 11:5 Jehovah trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

 

 

  God IS love.

 

"For thus the God cherished the world so-that he-gave his son, namely-the only-begotten,

in-order-that every-(one) the (one) trusting with-reference-to him might not perish,

BUT he-might-be-having life eternal."

-John 3:16

 

 


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There are pigs in heaven...

 

 Acts 10:12-14 tells us there are pigs in heaven  -"ALL the four footed things  and reptiles of the earth" - which would even include a cat or two I suppose.  I can't imagine Peter's horror when God told him to sacrifice and eat (vs.14) potentially even a cat (a four footed thing for sure)!  I note that Peter refused to do this direct command from God and apparently "got away" with it...just one of the many things I don't fully understand.    I do understand  - somewhat -that God was using animals - even unclean ones - in this vision to help show Peter that He had cleaned Gentile believers in the blood of the Lamb, Yeshua.(Act 10:17).  Praise YHVH for His lovingkindness endures forever!

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(noting Matthew 25:5 - ALL TEN VIRGINS SLUMBERED AND SLEPT)

This is understood in the Light of Hebrews 4:3.  There is a time for everything.

 If YHVH appoints rest unto you, then rest till he returns.

 

Hebrews 4:3 "For we, the (ones) having-trusted, are-going-in into the rest, according-as he-has-said-and-still-says: As I-swore in my wrath; if they-will-go-in into my rest; and-yet of-the works having-been-come-to-pass from casting-down of-(a)-world."

 

 Do not slumber until you see this...


Hamas leader admits 'Palestinian' identity is invented (israel today) Apr 2
 

Islam is based on a pagan Egyptian moon goddess religion...(balaams-ass.com)


 

The Tribulation, namely the Great

 continues:

 

Muslims burn 50 Christians to death in Pastor's home  (atlas shrugs) july 15

Is there a "greater" (more severe) tribulation than death? Perhaps the only possible increase in "greatness" is provided by length of time. Hence "great" tribulation has been ongoing at least since the stoning of Stephen (Acts 11:19) and possibly/probably since the crucifixion of Jesus/Yeshua (noting the relationship between the young man clothed in the white robe/stole at the empty tomb (Mark 16:5) and those that came out of the tribulation, namely the great, that John SAW "having-been-and-still-cat-around with white stoles"(Rev 13) and they had at this time already "washed their stoles and they whitened them in the blood of-the Lamb" (Rev. 7:14)...they cannot be numbered/totaled - perhaps because their total number is always increasing...

...and always horrific news to hear...

 


 

 "rapture", is an English word most Christians are familiar with that is not found (rightly so) in most translations.


One Greek word in the New Testament text defines (when properly defined) what the "rapture" is.

ἀπάντησιν

From The Vocabulary of the Greek Testament, by Mouton & Milligan:

"official welcome of newly arrived dignitary"

 

 Thus, with this word, the question of when this "rapture" occurs is also defined.

 


Shortest Bible Verse?

 


Was the New Testament Written in Hebrew? (pristine faith restoration society)
"Actually, the idea that the entire New Testament was originally written in Hebrew is nearly absurd, because all, except Matthew, Hebrews, and James, were written primarily to Gentiles. And Gentiles did NOT speak Aramaic."

Those who malign the Greek New Testament don’t have a clue what they’re talking about! (Tshuvah) Mar 12
agreed.

 

A (Greek) word on "traditions"

The Greek word παραδσεων paradoseon    for"traditions" Gal.1:14,  Strong's 3862

has definitions of giving over and the oral traditions (the body of precepts, esp. ritual, orally transmitted ).


 
The Greek word παραδίδοται  paradidotia  for "given-over" Mark 14:21, Strong's 3860

  has definitions of to give over and the oral traditions (to deliver one to be taught, moulded,  to deliver verbally commands, rites)


 

Modern Israel: Greatest miracle ever? (worldnetdaily) Feb 21

Joseph Farah is spot-on.
 excerpt: "Many people missed His first coming because they were looking for a conquering king. I suspect many Christians will not recognize the conquering king when He returns because they will be looking instead for the suffering servant.

What is Yeshua going to do when He returns?

The Bible tells us He’s going to meet out justice. His garments are going to be stained in blood. He’s going to destroy nations. He’s going to enforce His will with a rod of iron.

Are we prepared for that Yeshua?"

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Jew & Israelite

a tract produced by Ralph H. Mount in 1961.

things you should know dept.

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not all Israel is Israel:

Ultra-Orthodox Jews arrested in Israeli Holocaust memorial vandalism (reuters) jun26
elsewhere identified as skinheads

 


 

Psalm 118:23 This is Jehovah's doing; It is marvelous in our eyes. .

Psalm 118 - yet another Messiah prophecy.  Yeshua = salvation.  Rejected stone = Yesua. Jehovah's Right Hand = Yeshua. (blueletterbible)

Some fulfilled, some not fulfilled.  Are the bees = drones @ future (now) prophecy?  Just curious.

Keep in mind that those as the Body of Messiah would likely also participate in prophecy fulfillment.  Messiah the Head, the believers the Body, ONE, echad.  Eph.5:30-32 & Gen 2:23-24.  Note Eve created as a wife, vs. Israel created as the BrideA great Mystery.

This is how the believers in Yeshua/Jesus are NOW (already) there (there = at echad, at one, i.e. married,  with Messiah )

Israel is still the Bride of Messiah Jesus. The Rev. marriage ceremony comes.

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Paul said his Hebrew roots were "refuse" and a "disadvantage" to him knowing Messiah Yeshua/Jesus.  

 Philippians 3:5-8

v5  In-circumcision eight-days-old, out-of race of-Israel, of-tribe of-Benjamin, Hebrew out-of Hebrews, according-to law (a) Pharisee,
v6 According-to zeal pursuing the assembly, according-to justice, the (justice) in (the) law having-become faultless.
v7 BUT things-which were to-me gains, these-things I-have-considered-and-still-consider (a) disadvantage on-account-of the Messiah.
v8 BUT yea-therefore I-am also considering all (things) to-be (a) disadvantage on-account-of the holding-above of-the knowledge of-Messiah Jesus my Lord, on-account-of whom I-was-disadvantaged (by) all the (things), and I-am-considering (them) refuse[s] in-order-that I-might-gain Messiah

 

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Psa 118:8 It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in man.
Psa 118:9 It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in princes.
Psa 118:10 All nations compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.
Psa 118:11 They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.
Psa 118:12 They compassed me about like bees; They are quenched as the fire of thorns: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.
Psa 118:13 Thou didst thrust sore at me that I might fall; But Jehovah helped me.
Psa 118:14 Jehovah is my strength and song; And he is become my salvation (
ישועה yĕshuw`ah)

i.e. Jehovah is become understood to be Yeshua.
Psa 118:15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation (
ישועה yĕshuw`ah) is in the tents of the righteous: The right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly.
Psa 118:16 The right hand of Jehovah is exalted: The right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly.

 


Melchizedek

 

 

IF-89

Melchisedek: God's name in Old Testament theophanies

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT/IF-SERIES-21-IF-89.pdf

http://www.cotopaxi-colorado.com/BIBLE/MOUNT/IF-SERIES-21-IF89.jpg

 

Complex but well worth the effort:

The Truth About Jesus If You Really Want To Know

There are some twenty hours of audio lessons available that complement this book by R.H. Mount.

 

 

The King of Salem is not necessarily the same as the King of Jerusalem.

IF the Tanakh/Old Testament is the inspired Word of God,

and IF Yah is not the author of confusion,

THEN "Salem" does NOT equal "Jerusalem"

Salem = Peace/Shalom; hence King of Peace.  Thus too, the Prince of Peace = Prince of Salem.

continuing....

 

Hebrews 7 says Melchizedek is "being first, by interpretation, King of righteousness, and then also King of Salem, which is King of peace"

 

Question: Will Yeshua/Jesus - The High Priest - wear the Levitical Priesthood garments?

 

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Kurios

(revive ministries)

So at approximately the same period in history, the name YHVH stopped being used and was replaced by Adonai in Hebrew and Kurios in Greek. By the time of Yeshua, there is no YHVH in use, but only Adonai and Kurios. All of the citations of YHVH in the Septuagint and New Covenant translate YHVH to Kurios. Kurios means Adonai and YHVH.

Amazingly, in the New Covenant, Yeshua is referred to as Kurios. This is more than to call Him, "Lord." This is to call Him Adonai. It is a bold and unavoidable declaration of His divinity. Yeshua is Kurios-Adonai.

 

Ralph Mount takes this further in truth in his "Jehovah" course.

and with

The Teaching Dictionary: KURIOS = Jehovah
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Remember that God is a Spirit.  Remember to worship God in Spirit.

 

That Veil was Rent:  Let The Light Shine

Jesus.

The Light of the World.  The true miracle of Hanukkah.

Hanukkah's menorah, called a hanukkiyah, has nine lamps total, whereas the Tabernacle/Temple's menorah has seven lamps total.

In this we see that the Hanukkiyah does not represent Christ.  Read Revelation ch. 1.

(It is Yeshua YHVH that Tabernacles with men. HE Tabernacles, not SHE.

So a female Shekinah did not Tabernacle on earth. (?)  See "The Cloud of Jehovah's Presence")

YHVH (we think of Jesus, but that "body" was not yet created) was seen on the mercy seat:  The Cloud of His Presence was - - also? seen there?  Note the people "saw the thunderings" of the Glory cloud.

Mark 9:7 - A voice came out of the cloud

Note more clouds - 1Thess. 4:17 caught up in the clouds

The Sanctuary of the Temple is God's Home.  Fact 7, pp6, "Discourse 1- A Confused Church

more later on this here. For now, note that Jesus referred to his body as the sanctuary. 

The Sanctuary = naos  The Temple = heiron

The Greek word "sanctuary", naos,  is equated to "home" by the Holy Spirit.

In Jesus dwells all the fullness of the Godhead.

Jesus said "I and the Father are ONE".  Echad.

 

Jesus' body then is God's Home. 

God the Father was not in Herod's temple.  Note that Josephus says the Holy of Holies (the sanctuary-naos of the temple-hieron, was empty.

(Josephus, The Wars of the Jews, Book 5, ch 5 A Description of the Temple, vs5)

"But the innermost part of the temple of all was twenty cubits.  This was also separated from the outer part by a veil. In this there was nothing at all.

It was inaccessible and inviolable, and not to be seen by any;  and was called the holy of Holies"

 

This is why is is wrong to say "you should face the east to pray".

This is why it is wrong to say "you should not face the east to pray".

Perhaps these views represent being (straying) on the right and left of the straight and narrow way.

If you are still drinking milk and playing games with the Word and the Veil, this won't make sense to you. That's probably ok.  Be anxious for no thing.

anyway, Wed. night Bible study, or rather Bible study, can lead past Wed. night.  If you follow.

 

Talkin' 'bout Hanukkah.  An interesting story about Hanukkah tonight. Unfortunately Jesus was mostly missing from the dialog..

 

Tonight was free knife night.  Everyone that came to bible study was offered a free knife.

 

Happy Chanukah!

a good read on the Tree of Life (the-branch.org)

Chanukah ties to Shabbat, the Cross, etc. etc.

For those that think the "sisterhood" (a woman of valor) is a physical, female thingy....

an interesting view, but let's keep in mind the use of the masculine pronouns HIM, HE

John 14:26 "he shall teach you all things"

John 15:26 "he shall bear witness to me"

which is still all in line with

Gen 1:27 So God created man in his [own] image (singular image), in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

I have heard a teaching on this - that Adam was created both male and female....

 

And of course, remember what Paul - by the Holy Spirit (He)(also note that Wisdom is a...SHE in Proverbs) wrote @ Ephesians ch.5

v21 Subjecting-yourselves to-one-another in fear of Messiah.
v22
The wives to their own husbands as to-the Lord,
v23
Because (a) husband is head of-the wife as also the Messiah (is) head of-the assembly, himself Savior of-the body.

v30
Because we-are members of his body.


v31
Instead-of this (a) MAN shall-leave-behind the father and the mother and he-shall-be-very-united to his wife and the two shall-be with-reference-to flesh, one.
v32
This mystery is great, but I-myself am-saying with-reference-to Messiah and with-reference-to the assembly.

 


 

The Trinity is a Jewish doctrine.


"Yet, the Jewish understanding of "one God" evolves not from the Scriptures, but from Maimonides’ Thirteen Articles of Faith. When he formulated these principles, he replaced the word echod, which appears in the Bible and means a unity of more than one element, with another word, yachid, that means an absolute "one." Maimonides influenced the Jewish people so greatly that they accepted his teaching as the Word of God and his representation of "one God" as yachid."

A "great" rabbi leads Israel astray.  

I have heard this "yachid" theme repeated in a "Messianic" assembly, where their infatuation with "Jewish lore" -  A.K.A. the "(pseudo) Hebrew roots"  - leads so many to the ditch.
"Although the Zohar is part of recognized Jewish sacred writings, Judaic authorities teach that a student must be completely versed in the Talmud and other rabbinical writings before he is able to venture into the mysteries of the Zohar, which is part of a larger work called Cabala. They believe that a student who is not prepared could actually lose his mind if he should attempt such a study."

"In fact, their conviction that the Zohar is almost impossible to understand proved to be so strong that in 1991 they issued a decree that no one should be allowed to study this mystical book."

 

It appears the "losing your mind" is discovering things such as the Trinity.

Again, it is Rabbinical Judaism (Traditional Judaism) that is leading astray.

 Beware of them, oh foolish Galatians.

Romans 11:28 "As touching the gospel, they are enemies for your sake:  but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sake"

 Beware, but not high minded Romans 11:20

 

Because of the mysticism of Zohar, or even the Talmud, i.e. witchcraft, sorcery and so on, they are not Godly books.

Galatians 5:20-21 :

"Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revelings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God."

 

 


The Roman Catholic Church

 

The original Catholic (universal) assembly was the true assembly.  The Roman Catholic Church is not the true assembly, although it is an assembly - and is referred to in Revelation. 

The 6th world power was the Roman empire, with which satan persecuted Jews, mainly.  The Jews were dispersed (as God said they would be) into all nations.  Satan changed his power source so that he could "chase" Jews.  The Roman empire became the Roman Catholic Church  - the 7th world power - (Constantine combining pagan Rome with "Christianity". 

The eight world power is Islam.

Second Vatican state to be established in Jerusalem  (ivarfjeld) Feb 18
It is interesting that the World Council of Churches calls itself "oikoumene". http://www.oikoumene.org/

A good translation would be "inhabited-earth".
From the Theological Dictionary of the New Testament Vol 5 pp157:
"The concept of the oikoumene is first geographical, but then becomes cultual and political. Religion, philosophy and politics (e.g. the concept of dominion in Alexander the Gt.) combine to create the idea of a generally binding human society. .... In the imperial period the philosophical concept of the Hellenic oikoumene fuses with the political and legal structure of the roman Empire..."
One of the scariest recent headlines:

"We are all Catholics now."  (fox news) Feb 8

Prophecy dictates the Roman Catholic Church (7th world power - Vatican is a sovereign nation) will be somehow joined with the 8th world power (Islam).

 

 

Roman Catholics control the US Supreme Court (ivarfjeld)
Babylon, Mystery Religion not dead yet.

 

Pope concedes Roman Catholic Church forged date of Jesus' birth (telegraph) Nov 21

Pope concedes Christmas is pagan (telegraph) Nov 20

The Pope is setting things up for a great falling away. 

Of note, now also there is talk in Israel about building the third temple.

Isaiah 9:10 comes to mind...although much has been done by a R.Cahn ("con"?) to deflect a connection with anything but America. 

Also note that Israel continues to build the Temple out of hewn stone instead of natural stone as God commanded. Moreover, they deny the NAOS (Sanctuary) of the God, Yeshua (1Cor.3:16).  Beware the third Temple?

Remember that the lie will be good enough to deceive even the elect.  (If that were possible)

Concerning Israel, this is discerning, not condemnation!  All Israel will be saved - Romans 11:26

 


Just some things for the back of the mind....

Ex-Shin Bet Head Diskin Calls Netanyahu, Barak 'Messianic'  (israel national news) Apr 28


this cracker isn't calling Netanyahu a "Messianic" in the sense of Jesus/Yeshua:

 He cracks that Netanyahu and Barak portray themselves as messiahs.

Dual Messiahs???

Netanyahu and Barak are certainly not necessarily by appearances usually in agreement.

Granted, politics esp. Israeli politics are not always as they appear.

Early Elections May Help Netanyahu Get Rid of Barak  (israel national news) Apr 29

on the other hand, Barak might be seen as Netanyahu's "bad cop".

 

...and there was something recently about Netanyahu saying it was time to build the 3rd Temple

although I have to wonder about this comment by Netanyahu...previously posted here

Netanyahu: I'm the one who will establish peace between 2 states   (jerusalem post) sept 24, 2011

hmmm


Judas shall judge Israel.

 

 

Matthew 19:27 Then the Peter having-answered said to-him, Behold, we ourselves-let-go all-(things) and we-followed with-you; so what will-it-be to-us?
v28 But the Jesus said to-them, Amen I-am-saying to-YOU, that YOU the-(ones) having-followed with-me, in the regeneration, at-the-time-that the son of-the MAN might-be-seated upon (the) throne of-his glory, YOU also yourselves will-be-seated upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of-the Israeli.

 

Matthew 26:14 Then one of-the twelve, the-(one) being-called Judas Iscariot having-proceeded to the chief-priests,
v15 Said, What are-YOU-willing to-give to-me, and-I myself-will-give him over to-YOU? But the-(ones) stood thirty silver-coins for him.

 

Matthew 26:23 But the-(one) having-answered said, The-(one) having-dipped-in the hand with me in the bowl, this-(one) will-give me over.
v24 On-the-one-hand the son of-the MAN is withdrawing according-as it-has-been-and-is-still-written concerning him, on-the-other-hand to-that MAN through whom the son of-the MAN is-being-given-over; it-was fine for-him if that man was not born. 
[don't add doctrine to this]
v25 But having-answered Judas the-(one) giving-him over said, Whether-at-all I myself-am (he) Rabbi? He-is-saying to-him, You yourself-said.
v26 But (as) they (were) eating, the Jesus having-taken the bread, and having-blessed, he-broke-in-pieces and he-was-giving to-the disciples, and he-said, YOU-take, YOU-eat; this is my body.
v27 And having-taken the cup, and having-given-thanks, he-gave to-them, saying, YOU all drink out-of it
v28 For this is my blood, namely-the (blood) of-the new-quality covenant, namely-the (blood) being-poured-out concerning many with-reference-to forgiveness of-sins.

Judas ate this bread and drank this wine with Jesus at this Passover.

 

Each time Jesus comes man is found sleeping:

Matt 26:40 And he-is-coming to the disciples and he-is-finding them sleeping, and he-is-saying to-the Peter, Thus were-YOU not strong-enough to-watch one hour with me?

v43 And having-come he-is-finding them sleeping again, for their eyes were having-been-and-still-were-weight(y).

v45 Then he-is-coming to his disciples, and he-is-saying to-them, YOU-be-sleeping therefore and YOU-be-resting-again-for-yourselves; behold the hour has-drawn-near-and-is-still-near, and the son of-the MAN is-being-given-over into hands of-sinners.

 

All ten of the virgins were found sleeping - even the prudent five that prepared:

Matt 25:5 But (as) the bridegroom (is) lingering they all became-drowsy and they-were-sleeping.
v6 But of-midst of-night (a) clamor has-come-to-pass-and-still-is, Behold, the bridegroom is-coming, YOU-be-going-out into (a) meeting of-him.
v7 Then all those virgins were-raised, and they-put their torches in-order.

 

What then, "Who then can be saved?"

"With God, ALL things are possible"

 i.e., thus we rely ONLY on THE GRACE/FAVOR OF GOD:

 

as with Judas

Matt 26:48 But the-(one) giving him over gave (a) sign to-them, saying, Whom I-might-kiss, it-is he: YOU-retain him. The "Judas" kiss was a sign to whom?  On what level do we see?
v49 And immediately having-come-near to-the Jesus he-said, Hail, Rabbi, and he-kissed him tenderly.
v50 But the Jesus said to-him, Comrade, over what are-you-being-alongside? Then having-come-near they-cast-on the hands upon the Jesus, and they-retained him.

 

May Psalm 2:12 be a sign to you:

Psa 2:12 Kiss the son, lest he be angry, and ye perish in the way, For his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all they that take refuge in him.

 

Judas kissed the Son.

 

There is much good to say of Judas...see Acts1:17  "Because he-was having-been-and-still-is-numbered-down among us and he-procured-by-destiny the lot of this ministry." 

 Was Judas was resurrected when the graves opened after the Jesus rose?   

 

Psalm2:11 Serve Jehovah with fear, And rejoice with trembling.

 

Matthias was not the equal of Judas.  (thewildernesstabernacleofwitness.com)

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APOLOGETICS 2: FROM LUKE THE JEW, FOR JUDAS THE JUDGE

 

All scripture was given through Jews.   Judas shall judge.

 

 

 


The World's Greatest Library

David L. Cooper

Take your time.


 

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"as in the days of Noah"

Scientists toy with the idea of impregnating apes with the seed of man. (the scotsman) april 29

this from the

there is nothing new under the sun department.

due to the difference in chromosomes it appears to be

the most sincere form of flattery;

1 Enoch 7:5 "And they began to sin against the birds and beasts and creeping things and the fish"

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The Descent of The Messiah

WDJD (What Did Jesus Do?)

WWJD (What Will Jesus Do?)

 

 

revisiting Logos In The Night

some good stuff outlined

note Abraham and the Magi

 

MAZZAROTH

 

Read Every Word; It's Important (the golden report) Nov 29, 2011 

 

The Jewish New Testament (JNT) and the meaning of "under the law"
 by John J. Parsons
 

God's last name is not dammit.

The witness of the Stars

Psalm 117

The Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs

 

 

Daniel 12:1 "many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased"

1Corintians 13:8 "whether [there be] knowledge, it shall vanish away"

 

April 2009

 

 

 Passover (what the bible is all about)

 

the right stuff

Israel is to possess the land by force.

Jesus a common name in the Old Testament

the last of Jonah:

people "cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand"

(Hope: yet Ninevah repented)

"Anti-Judaism caused the abandonment of the Sabbath, and pagan sun worship influenced the adoption of Sunday."

Solomon had more wisdom than any human before or since his time. (Wisdom of Solomon chapter 17)

17 For he hath given me certain knowledge of the things that are, namely, to know how the world was made, and the operation of the elements:

18 The beginning, ending, and midst of the times: the alterations of the turning of the sun, and the change of seasons:

Solomon knew more about creation than "modern" man.  Solomon knew more about sub-atomic particles than the modern scientist.

 

There is Evil.

"The Book of Enoch (also known as 1 Enoch) was once cherished by Jews and Christians alike, this book later fell into disfavor with powerful theologians - precisely because of its controversial statements on the nature and deeds of the fallen angels."

 

Eve had sex with satan?

 

The reason for the veneration of dinosaurs.

1 Enoch 7:5-6 "And they began to sin against the birds and beasts and creeping things and the fish"

So then, what graven images are in your kid's toy box?

"According to these texts, the fallen angels who begat the Nephilim were cast into Tartarus, a place of 'total darkness'. However, Jubilees also states that God granted ten percent of the disembodied spirits of the Nephilim to remain after the flood, as demons, to try to lead the human race astray (through idolatry, the occult, etc.) until the final Judgement"

 

Overheard:

Og survived the Genesis Flood.By hanging on the outside of the ark, Noah fed him through a hole.

(scripture says otherwise)

From Pirkei, D'Rebbi Eliezer (Finkel, pp51(: Og, King of Bashen was the same Eliezer, servant of Abraham. Eliezer was a gift from Nimrod to Abraham.

 

The True Meaning Of Christ-Mass

"Satan has done quite a job of getting millions of so-called "Christians" to blaspheme. What a deceiver he is."

 

There were five crosses on Calvary.

 

"fossil fuel"

 

The recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have resulted in fundamentalist Islamic governments in both countries.

Jam 1:1  "James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting."

 

Thus at the time the book of James was written, there were no "lost tribes" of Israel.

 


 

abortion 

when does life start - at first breath or conception? someplace in-between?

Genesis 2:7 the breath of lives

when doesn't matter ("morally")

John the Baptist...leapt in Elisabeth's womb...without differentiating between the breath of lives and souls and when they begin.......(life does not begin at conception)

 would it have been OK for Elisabeth to have had an abortion?   How about Mary?

 ISAIAH 66:9 "Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith Jehovah: shall I that cause to bring forth shut [the womb]? saith thy God."

NOTE "birth" is not "conception"

Life does not begin at conception.

 There is MUCH confusion in the translations regarding this.

Will try to post a page someday.

 

"Prove all things."

 

 

APOLOGETICS 44

GOD'S CREATION

OR

A FOOL'S EVOLUTION

A Theology of "Emotion" is gripping the world,

especially those who call themselves a part of the "church".

Consider:

Life does NOT begin at conception.

All "lives" began in Adam.

"Life" is transmitted through the sperm.

"Souls" are carried forward through the sperm.

The "soul" is "programmed" into the blood.

No type of contraceptive should be prohibited.

Scripture sets no value on an infant under one month of age.

My comment on Apologetics 44: While Ralph Mount makes some good points, I don't agree with everything he taught.  He does make you think.

Sexual Promiscuity is often the sin that often leads to the sin of abortion.

 I would point out that it would not have been ok for Mary to have had an abortion.

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